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Legendary Music Venues and History in Downtown New York City

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Noah
Quality Verified Registered on January 15, 2024

Born and raised New Yorker, Guitarist, Outgoing, Love People of all walks of life, Happy to share my knowledge of the music scene in the city.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Explore Downtown Manhattan's Legendary Music Venues and Scene in less than 2 hours:
Are you curious about the history of music in New York City? Join our special tour designed just for you! We'll show you the important music venues and some hidden gems that make New York City one of the most legendary cities in the world!

What you can expect:
I'm your guide, and I know New York City well. I was born and raised on the Upper West Side, have lived in New York City my whole life, and have played guitar in several notable music venues below.

Places We'll Visit:

  1. Meeting Point: Cellar Dog (75 Christopher Street
    New York, NY 10014) We'll start our adventure here, at this iconic West Village speakeasy including a live jazz band, ping pong, billiards, Shufflepuck, foosball, board games and a bar!
  2. Smalls Jazz Club Next, we'll head to Smalls hosting daily jam sessions with some of the best musicians in the city!
  3. Monster this West Village fixture features a live piano bar and other super talented acts.
  4. Red Lion Next, we'll head to the village where we'll see more live music at The Red Lion!
  5. The Bitter End (Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder)
  6. Rockwood (Sara Bareilles, Lady Gaga and Elle King)
  7. Arlene's Grocery (Lana Del Rey, Arcade Fire, The Bravery, Deitre, Tempt, The Stollers and more!)
  8. Piano's (attracts local and national alternative rock groups as well as DJs, including food and full bar!)

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014...
    75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA
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    1. Meet at Cellar Dog, (75 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014) 2. I will be holding a Yellow Umbrella!

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Cellar Dog
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Smalls Jazz Club
  • 3
    Outside visit
    The Monster
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Blue Note Jazz Club
  • 5
    Outside visit
    The Red Lion
  • 6
    Outside visit
    The Bitter End
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Rockwood Music Hall
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Arlene's Grocery
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Pianos

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Dion 07 May 2024
Nijmegen

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Travelled in group - May 2024
What a tour! I can only say that our tour guide was nothing short of amazing. He showed us all the hot spots in a cool neighbourhood in New York. Without him we would've never found all these spots. Definitely recommend!
Clare 02 May 2024
London

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
This was a really well thought out tour that could only be pulled off by someone without Noah’s knowledge and contacts. We got to see what felt like the real New Yorker’s view of live music from basement Jazz Clubs to gay bar show tunes to improv blues all within two hours. Some feat.
Claudia 01 May 2024
Ancona

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
It was a great opportunity to discover legendary places ( jazz club, piano bar ) and listening to live music as well!! Noah is a musician and you can feel all the passion he has for this topic!! The guided tour is highly recommend if you are eager to live the vibrant atmosphere of the night in New York !
Céline 30 Apr 2024
Munich

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Amazing tour, amazing venues, amazing guide!
Sonja 30 Apr 2024
Hamburg

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
It was awesome! Thanks a lot
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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