In this tour through NoLiTa, SoHo, and TriBeCa, we'll see how cheap rents and repurposed industrial spaces helped jump-start punk, disco, and hip hop - leading artists like Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Beastie Boys, Arthur Russell, Run-DMC, Madonna, Blondie, Public Enemy, and Grace Jones to cross paths, and giving birth to sub-genres like No Wave, Mutant Disco, and Electro in the decade that followed. We'll also discuss how the city's economic collapse in 1975 turned lower Manhattan into an urban wasteland - but a very affordable one - and how the art that flourished in its wake ultimately turned it into the luxury shopping district it is now.
NYC 70s & 80s Music History Tour - Punk, Disco & Hip Hop Landmarks
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Included / Excluded
- Guided tour
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Important Information
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- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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NYC walking tours for music nerds - see where your favorite artists lived, performed, rehearsed, and recorded the records you love.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2 hours
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