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Rock and Roll History Tour in New York City with Dylan & Ramones

4.3 (9 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Rock and Roll History Tour in New York City with Dylan & Ramones

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Tourizee

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Walking Tour and Guide

Itinerary

  1. East Village

    45 min

    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. Stop 2

    20 min

    Visit the site of CBGB where punk rock was born.

  3. Stop 3

    35 min

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

  4. Cafe Wha?

    20 min Admission not included

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

  5. Washington Square Park

    20 min

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

  6. West Village

    30 min

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

  7. White Horse Tavern

    10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

No tickets are needed, just give your name to the guide on arrival.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 9 reviews
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