Rock and Roll History and Culture Walking Tour in NYC

4.7
(6 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Walking Tour and Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet by the green Keith Haring statue of a man outside of 101 Astor Place on the corner of 3rd Avenue. Look for the guide in a white cap. Please plan to arrive 10 minute before the start time as the tour will start promptly on time. Once the tour starts, you will not be able to join it.

End point

The tour ends at the historic White Horse Tavern.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the site of CBGB where punk rock was born.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Discover the locations of classic album covers for Bob Dylan, Ramones, and Led Zeppelin.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Washington Square Park Audio Tour

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    End at the legendary White Horse Tavern where poet Dylan Thomas infamously drank himself to death.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Tourizee

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
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Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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