East Village Rock n' Roll Walking Tour

Explore the East Village and learn about the three genres of music that helped form the history of rock culture on this 2-hour fully guided walking tour.

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Highlights

Walk past CBGB's
See Joey Ramone's NYC apartment
Stroll through the historic East Village
Learn the history of the area from your knowledgeable guide
See the infamous Filmore East

Description

Explore the East Village and learn about rock culture on a 2-hour guided walking tour. What a great neighborhood and one that you may not have explored on your own. The tour takes you through the East Village, Alphabet City and the Bowery. The East Village rock 'n' roll tour explores the music scene from the 60's through to the present. It is a historical tour that will leave you asking 'why didn't I do this tour sooner'. Rock, Punk and Glam are the three genres of music that helped form the history of rock culture and you will explore them all. New York City's East Village helped introduce new music, rock 'n' roll fashion and a way of life to the world. Now you can check out the sites and stories of The Ramones, New York Dolls, CBGB's, Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, The Fillmore East, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and more. Find out where they played, lived, shopped and shot album covers, plus soak up the rich musical history of this Lower East Side neighborhood. Although many of these landmarks have changed, the memories continue to inspire up and coming New York City bands. You will explore the neighborhood's rock history, focusing on sites and artists including: • Fillmore East • Ramones • CBGB's • New York Dolls • Iggy • Album covers and more • A great walk through the historic East Village

Includes

2 hour walking tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities

Important Information

We highly recommend that you bring bottled water and your camera.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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