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

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

Fri 11 Apr

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Starting at $40.00

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Fri 11 Apr

Starting at $40.00

Make a reservation

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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

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.

Cafe Wha?

Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers.

Washington Square Park

Stroll in theheart Greenwich Village where Beats and folk musicians gathered and see the last home of Buddy Holly.

West Village

See where Sid Vicious died and the first home of John and Yoko in New York.

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)

Marcia_B

Jun 2024

Guide was knowledgeable and liked showing pictures of past to compare. Good walking through 3 neighborhoods with lots of history.

Strawberry_Lemonade6

Feb 2024

Really interesting tour, especially if you're a music lover & in to the likes of Led Zep, Ramones, Sex Pistols, etc. Our tour guide Thomas was really friendly & insightful, & knew a lot about music! The stopping points were great, Joey Ramone Place, different album cover locations, homes of the stars etc, but it was also a brilliant way to see the different neighbourhoods. As it was a walking tour, we got to see loads of East Village, Greenwich, & West Village. Thomas even threw in Carrie's house in Sex & the City as he knew I was a fan! The ending point for the tour was The White Horse Tavern, which is a lovely pub for food/drinks. Great tour, definitely recommend!

margor788

Dec 2023

This was an amazing journey through the Village and its place in rock and roll history. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and flexible enough to know when we needed to stop for coffee!