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Rock and Roll History and Culture Walking Tour in New York City

Overview
Rock out on our walking tour though Greenwich Village.

Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers, and CBGB where punk rock was born with Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie.

See the Fillmore East, called the "Church of Rock and Roll” and the Pyramid Club, where music and art converged.

Visit the home where Buddy Holly recorded his last songs before his tragic death.

Step into Andy Warhol's vibrant world at the Exploding Plastic Inevitable, where the Velvet Underground left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Visit the site where Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols met his demise, and the humble apartment where John and Yoko made their first home in New York.

Discover the spots immortalized in classic album covers for Bob Dylan, Ramones, and Led Zeppelin.

This is a must-do tour for any music lover. Book now and join us for a walk down rock and roll history!

Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 3 miles / 4.5 km
Maximum Guests: 6
City: New York City
Sat 05 Apr
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Starting at $40.00
Sat 05 Apr
Starting at $40.00
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What's Included
Walking Tour and Guide
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
1
East Village
See the Fillmore East, called the "Church of Rock and Roll” in the late 1960s and Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable with the Velvet Underground, along with the Pyramid Club, where music and art converged in the 1980s.
2
Cafe Wha?
Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers.
3
Washington Square Park
Stroll in theheart Greenwich Village where Beats and folk musicians gathered and see the last home of Buddy Holly.
4
West Village
See where Sid Vicious died and the first home of John and Yoko in New York.
5
White Horse Tavern
End at the legendary White Horse Tavern where poet Dylan Thomas infamously drank himself to death.
Show 2 more stops
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (6)
randy_s
Mar 2025
A great experience at a well paced walking tour. A lot of distance was covered with a new story and picture around the corner
stephen_i
Oct 2024
Very informative tour, brought the history of one of the most influential music cities in the world to life. Recommended.
Response from Host
Oct 2024
Glad to show you around, rock on.
Peter B
Jun 2024
Tom was an amazing guide and nice person. I got to see a lot of rock’n’roll-historic places. Tom knew EVERYTHING! Very interesting.

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