Comedy History Tours NYC: Premier Greenwich Exploration

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.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Free entry to stand-up comedy shows
Additional Information

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…

Location
13 Christopher St
Christopher Street
We will meet in front of the Ad-Hoc Collective coffee shop. Located right at the intersection of Christopher Street and Gay Street.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ann_f
Sep 22, 2024
Comedy - Joe was really knowledgeable about US comedy! Was great to hear about the incredible history and walking around Greenwich is always great.
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Garyka9005ou
Sep 2, 2024
Greenwich Village history of laughter - Must do!!!! - You go to the Greenwich Village comedy places which helped developed the comedy space today and are still making people laugh. You get the history of these spots. Joe does stand up so he knows, first hand, the pulse of what's going on in the world of funny. Plus, he's engaging and happy you're there with him to see this great craft and source of entertainment for so many. Bonus: he tells you about the Village. Highly recommended!!!
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Lisa_g
Aug 26, 2024
Great fun! - Joe was super friendly and informative! He was very engaged and interactive and seemed excited about the tour which made it more fun for us! He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions about neighborhoods, clubs, history, etc. We would definitely recommend this tour to others!
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Jasonandlilli
Aug 12, 2024
A Great Tour for Anyone! - My wife and I came to NYC to see as much comedy as possible, so naturally when we saw this tour being offered, we decided to give it a go. And it was awesome!! Joe was a tremendously informed and humorous guide. He took his time explaining all the spots, so we never felt rushed. He had lots of visuals too which kept our attention, and provided lots of interesting unknown facts. We mostly walked around the Village neighborhood, and with the tour being only 2hrs, we never felt exhausted. I highly suggest this tour to anyone who is interested in history, comedy, or just wants a good time!
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Jason_s
Aug 12, 2024
Great Tour for Anyone!! - My wife and I came to NYC to see as much comedy as possible, so naturally when we saw this tour being offered, we decided to give it a go. And it was awesome!! Joe was a tremendously informed and humorous guide. He took his time explaining all the spots, so we never felt rushed. He had lots of visuals too which kept our attention, and provided lots of interesting unknown facts. We mostly walked around the Village neighborhood, and with the tour being only 2hrs, we never felt exhausted. I highly suggest this tour to anyone who is interested in history, comedy, or just wants a good time!
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Sarah_m
Aug 6, 2024
Ideal for comedy geeks - This was an amazing walking tour! Our tour guide Joe was personable, funny and very knowledgeable about the comedy scene in New York. He gave us loads of insider knowledge about all the best comedy clubs to go to and he gave me a free ticket to a comedy gig after the tour. He also gave us some cool history trivia which I had no idea about!
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M7600yysuzanneb
Jun 18, 2024
Great comedy experience - Joe the tour guide was brilliant. Very helpful and informative not just about the tour but information on New York as a while. We loved it and then had a fantastic night of comedy at the stand on the evening.
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A7143vnmirandac
Feb 27, 2024
Enjoyed the tour - My BF and I came to NYC this passed weekend to experience some of the NYC comedy scene. The tour guide Joe was very fun and very knowledgeable. We had a lot of little stops along the way and we asked questions both related and unrelated to the tour that he was able to answer. Very affordable! Would recommend
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Cynthia_annette
Jan 15, 2024
Seriously...just go on and book this tour! - By far, the best walking tour I’ve taken. I learned so many interesting facts about the history of comedy in NYC and the current comedy scene. There were lots of questions and Joe (tour guide) was a true champ. He did a great job of juggling questions while keeping his tour content flowing. This experience has given me an entirely new appreciation for NYC comedy. I wish I’d done this on my first day in town. Highly, highly recommend.
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Cristiangd3324cn
Oct 12, 2023
A great tour/tour guide - Me and my friends are visiting New york and we had a great time during this tour, Joe the tour guide is so silly and made this tour a rememberable
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).