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

Rock out on our walking tour though Greenwich Village and follow in the footsteps of music legends. 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

Rock out with an Anthems of Rock show
Add some entertainment to your Branson trip
Hear music by Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and more
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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.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

CBGB

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

Greenwich Village

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

Cafe Wha?

Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Washington Square Park

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

West Village

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

White Horse Tavern

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

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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