NYC: East Village Rock n' Roll Walking Tour

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Activities Good for groups Tours Neighborhood tours Guided tours For adults Culture & history Educational activities Sightseeing Music activities

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.

Highlights

  • See famous album cover locations
  • Explore various neighborhoods like Alphabet City and the Bowery
  • Discover where rock stars lived, where they would drink and shop
  • Visit rock n roll clothing stores

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

Important Information

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

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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