You've probably seen New York City's own Rock Junket's Original Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour featured on popular television shows like VH1, and Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. The NYC's Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour has also been featured in popular magazines like the Rolling Stone and the New York Post.
NYC's Rock 'n Roll Walking tour visits 3 different genres of music that helped form the history of a rock culture including Rock, Punk & Glam as this 2-hour walking tour strolls the streets of New York City's East Village where new music and Rock 'n Roll fashion was introduced as a new way of life in this world. The landmarks may have changed but the memories continue to inspire newer up-and-coming artists.
Your tour guide will share interesting historical stories as you view the actual sites where popular artist like The Ramones, The New York Dolls, CBGB's, Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, Fillmore East, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, and Iggy Pop lived, worked, played, shopped, and shot some of their album covers. There is great music history to be explored here as you experience the ambiance of the imprints left by these great artists of the historic Lower East Side neighborhood.
Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour Visitor Info
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $25 (prices subject to change without notice)
Departs: Saturdays only at 11am. Tour departs from the S.W. corner at East 9th St. and 3rd Ave., East Village, NY. Tour ends at CBGB's, 315 Bowery (at Bleecker Street), Greenwich Village, NY.
The Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour includes stomping grounds of great artists like:
- Joey Ramone's New York City pad
- New York Dolls
- CBGB's OMFUG
- Fillmore East
- Led Zeppelin
- St. Marks Hotel
- Trash and Vaudeville
- Iggy Pop's former residence
- Andy Warhol's Electric Circus
- The Velvet Underground
- Madonna's first New York City apartment
- ...and more
Travel Tips
- It's recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking on this tour (2-hours).
- The Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- All Sales are final and will incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- Drinks and/or souvenirs are not included in the tour price.
