Experience the birthplace of modern stand-up comedy on the Premier Greenwich Exploration Comedy History Tour in NYC. Includes complimentary entrance to comedy shows throughout your visit.
- Gay Street - Our tour starts on the famous intersection of Gay Street and Christopher Street where your guide will narrate, with pictures, the history of New York City comedy from the early 1900s vaudeville, through the dinner clubs and radio of the 1930s and 40s.
- The Duplex - Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Duplex, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
- Cafe Wha? - Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Wha, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
- Bitter End - Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Au Go Go, and The Bitter End. As well as note the famous comedians who rose through these venues.
- The Grisly Pear Comedy Club - At this stop, your guide will narrate, with pictures, the history of comedy regarding the rise of television in the 1960s, as well as the creation of Saturday Night Live, and famous African American contributions to comedy. Your guide will also note the most famous modern comedy clubs in New York City at this stop.
- Comedy Cellar - At this stop, your guide will narrate the history of The Comedy Cellar, and your guide will offer to take photos of you in front of the famous marquee.
- Village Underground - At this location, your guide will show you the second location of The Comedy Cellar, located at the Village Underground. Also at this stop, your guide will note a local stand-up comedy show that you are given free access to later that evening, as a benefit of attending this tour.
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- Free entry to stand-up comedy shows
Comedy History Tours NYC prides itself as the leading historical journey showcasing the genesis of stand-up comedy based in New York City. Explore Greenwich Village’s sites, the birthplace of contemporary stand-up comedy. Understand the stories behind these sites, the evolution of comedy in New York City, and the impact on larger pop culture. We organize this tour in collaboration with comedy gigs around NYC, offering our tourists free admission to experience one or more stand-up comedy shows later the same day or during their stay in NYC. However, please be informed that show options might change on the day based on availability. Final options and admission confirmations will be provided by your tour guide. Your guide will further elaborate on the details of each show, facilitating your choice(s).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.