East Village Rock n' Punk Tour

Meet your guide and start your rock ‘n’ roll walking tour in Manhattan’s historic East Village. As you walk, you learn where rock, punk, and glam legends played gigs, lived, shopped, and shot album art.

During this tour, your guide walks you through music history. See where Andy Warhol, Madonna, Joey Ramone, and Iggy Pop once lived. Check out St. Mark’s Hotel and the iconic punk rock clothing shop Trash and Vaudeville. Pay tribute to the birthplace of New York City’s rock, punk, and folk music scenes at CBGB.

Many of these East Village locations have changed, with some, such as the Fillmore East, only being in existence for a short time, but their storied history remains. Your guide brings NYC to life as you walk the streets.

The tour ends at the original departure point.

• Visit landmark locations such as CBGB and the former homes of musicians
• Learn about the East Village rock, punk, and glam scenes from your guide
• Get insider tips on where to go and what to do in Lower Manhattan

This walking tour of New York City’s East Village was created with music lovers and pop culture junkies in mind. Learn the history of NYC rock, punk, and glam from your guide as you stroll the neighborhood’s storied streets. Visit spots that shaped rock culture and where bands such as Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, the Ramones, the New York Dolls played, lived and wrote.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as there is a moderate amount of walking on this tour
Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted. Please keep in mind that the area can be congested with traffic, so smaller strollers are recommended, if possible
Tour is run rain or shine. In the unlikely event that the tour is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be given the opportunity to reschedule your tour
Please advise phone number upon booking in the event of changes to the tour
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
EAST VILLAGE TOUR meets at the SW CORNER of East 9th Street and 3rd Avenue
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers