Greenwich Village: Rock and Roll History Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant music history and culture of Greenwich Village on our New York Rock and Roll Tour. Follow in the footsteps of music legends, visit iconic venues, and discover the spots immortalized in classic album covers. Book now and join us for a walk down rock and roll history!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • East Village - Explore the Fillmore East, famously known as the “Church of Rock and Roll” during the late 1960s, and Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable featuring the Velvet Underground. Also, visit the Pyramid Club, a hub for music and art in the 1980s.
  • CBGB Club - Experience the birthplace of punk rock at the iconic CBGB site.
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What's Included
  • Guided walking tour
Additional Information

Experience the rhythm of Greenwich Village on our walking tour.
Explore the iconic venues where legends like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix began their journeys, and visit CBGB, the birthplace of punk rock with bands like the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie.
Discover the Fillmore East, famously known as the “Church of Rock and Roll,” and the Pyramid…

Location
101 Astor Pl
Astor Place
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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John_e
Oct 27, 2025
Great tour with Tom,... - Great tour with Tom, super knowledgeable with lots of great info on the various stops along the tour!
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Randy_s
Mar 24, 2025
Electric lady studio - A great experience at a well paced walking tour. A lot of distance was covered with a new story and picture around the corner
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Peter
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing! - Tom was an amazing guide and nice person. I got to see a lot of rock’n’roll-historic places. Tom knew EVERYTHING! Very interesting.
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Strawberry_lemonade6
Feb 22, 2024
Interesting & a great way to see different neighbourhoods! - Really interesting tour, especially if you're a music lover & in to the likes of Led Zep, Ramones, Sex Pistols, etc. Our tour guide Thomas was really friendly & insightful, & knew a lot about music! The stopping points were great, Joey Ramone Place, different album cover locations, homes of the stars etc, but it was also a brilliant way to see the different neighbourhoods. As it was a walking tour, we got to see loads of East Village, Greenwich, & West Village. Thomas even threw in Carrie's house in Sex & the City as he knew I was a fan! The ending point for the tour was The White Horse Tavern, which is a lovely pub for food/drinks. Great tour, definitely recommend!
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Margor788
Dec 1, 2023
Great Tour! - This was an amazing journey through the Village and its place in rock and roll history. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and flexible enough to know when we needed to stop for coffee!
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Stephen_i
Oct 27, 2024
Hey ho, let's go...on the New York rock tour! - Very informative tour, brought the history of one of the most influential music cities in the world to life. Recommended.
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Marcia_b
Jun 9, 2024
Guide was knowledgeable... - Guide was knowledgeable and liked showing pictures of past to compare. Good walking through 3 neighborhoods with lots of history.
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From $45
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).