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

6 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by Cool New York City and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

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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

What's Included

  • Walking Tour and Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    101 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

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    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.

    End point

    White Horse Tavern, 567 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, USA

    The tour ends at the historic White Horse Tavern.

    Start Time • 2:00 PM

    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.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    CBGB

    Visit the site of CBGB where punk rock was born.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Greenwich Village

    Discover the locations of classic album covers for Bob Dylan, Ramones, and Led Zeppelin.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cafe Wha?

    Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Washington Square Park

    Stroll in theheart Greenwich Village where Beats and folk musicians gathered and see the last home of Buddy Holly.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    West Village

    See where Sid Vicious died and the first home of John and Yoko in New York.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    White Horse Tavern

    End at the legendary White Horse Tavern where poet Dylan Thomas infamously drank himself to death.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • 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

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-410590P5

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    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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