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- Head over to New York City's East Village for a guided walking tour through the history of rock 'n roll!
- Listen to expert narration as your knowledgeable guide discusses The Ramones, New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, The Velvet Underground & more.
- Check out Joey Ramone's pad.
- Uncover the history of famous sites like CBGB's, The Fillmore East & St. Marks Hotel.
- View Iggy Pop's former residence.
- See Andy Warhol's Electric Circus.
- Check out Madonna's first apartment.
- Find out where music's famous and infamous played, lived & shopped as you soak up the rich musical history of this historic Lower East Side neighborhood.
- Get the inside scoop on the live music scene and the best places to eat, drink & shop.
- See for yourself why this tour was featured on VH1 Rock Across America, Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, Rolling Stone magazine & the NY Post!
Description
Explore the underground worlds of Rock, Punk & Glam on our guided walking tour through rock 'n roll history! Meet your guide, an expert on New York's rock culture, in New York City's East Village. Check out Joey Ramone's pad, the St. Marks Hotel, Iggy Pop's former residence, Andy Warhol's Electric Circus, Madonna's first apartment & more.
Find out where they played, lived, shopped & shot album covers, plus soak up the rich musical history of this historic Lower East Side neighborhood. Although many of these landmarks have changed, the memories continue to inspire up and coming New York City bands.
Hear stories of bands and musicians like The Ramones, New York Dolls, Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, Madonna, Led Zeppelin & Iggy Pop. Merge the past with the present as you explore the history of Fillmore East, CBGB's & more. Get the inside scoop on the local music scene as well as tips on the best places to eat, drink & shop.
Get up close and personal with the East Village rock/punk scene on New York City's Original Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the New York City's Original Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour (Walking). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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The tour was fantastic. Bobby has a wealth of information and delivers it in an easy way.
Reviewed by: Lindsey, Australia, April 2010
This was the most interesting alternative tour I ever did. To hear real first experience impressions while you are standing in front of the buildings and spots was like time travel. We loved it.
Reviewed by: Iris K., Austria, February 2010
I thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour. I would highly recommend others interested in the 70s Punk Rock era etc. to go along to this. The tour guide was clear and explained things to us really well. We had fun even though at times it was raining. It was fascinating going into CRCBS which was fabulous. I only wish things didnt have to change so much and that the originality of many of the places we saw were kept as they were. Still thats life all over. The couple on the tour I met were lovely - from London just like us! I have kept in touch with them and the guy is in a Rock N Roll band and myself and my partner and friends have been invited to his forthcoming gigs here in London so that is another good factor from the tour. Thanks for having it and I have recommended it to friends who are visiting NY in the future. Long may it continue.
Reviewed by: Caroline J., UK, September 2009
Fantastic tour through the East Village with an fantastic leader.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Germany, March 2009
Great tour, highly recommended.
Reviewed by: Alice L., Ireland, October 2008
This was informative and good fun! There was lots to see in a small radius. Check it out.
Reviewed by: Naomi A., USA, January 2010
Good Guide !
Nice walk around a different area of New York.
If you are interested in Rock and Roll I can recommand the tour.
Reviewed by: Joris A., Netherlands, November 2009
Great tour, thanks a lot. A coffee break would be good to include as it was quite cold.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Switzerland, December 2008
If you have any interest in pop culture, you should do this tour and if you have a special place in your heart for the likes of the Ramones, New York Dolls and the Velvet Underground you shouldn't miss it! The East Village is an area well worth having a look around, and guide was engaging, entertaining and informative. He loves this stuff too and that really came across. Take this tour - you'll enjoy it, I certainly did!
Reviewed by: Lindsay M., Ireland, October 2008
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the New York City's Original Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour (Walking). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to New York who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
Bobby
Bobby at St. Marks Place
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Joey Ramone Place
Joey Ramone Place
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Joe Strummer mural
Joe Strummer mural in the Bowery
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Bobby Pinn
Our tour guide, Bobby Pinn
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Gem Spa NYC
Bobby outside the Gem Spa.
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Old CBGBs
Outside the old CBGBs
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Bobby Pinn
Our tour guide, Bobby Pinn
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
CBGB's
Outside the old CBGB's
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Joe Strummer Mural
Joe Strummer mural in the Bowery
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
Gem Spa
Bobby outside the Gem Spa
Photo by: Rod C, Australia, May 2008
