Free tour
Legendary Music Venues and History in Downtown New York City
4.82
Excellent (33 ratings) Guru: Noah
Registered on 15 January 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.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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:
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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! - Smalls Jazz Club Next, we'll head to Smalls hosting daily jam sessions with some of the best musicians in the city!
- Monster this West Village fixture features a live piano bar and other super talented acts.
- Red Lion Next, we'll head to the village where we'll see more live music at The Red Lion!
- The Bitter End (Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder)
- Rockwood (Sara Bareilles, Lady Gaga and Elle King)
- Arlene's Grocery (Lana Del Rey, Arcade Fire, The Bravery, Deitre, Tempt, The Stollers and more!)
- Piano's (attracts local and national alternative rock groups as well as DJs, including food and full bar!)
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA
1. Meet at Cellar Dog, (75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014)
2. I will be holding a Yellow Umbrella!
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Outside visit
Cellar Dog
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Outside visit
Smalls Jazz Club
3
Outside visit
The Monster
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour Reviews
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Professionalism
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Quality
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Route
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 3 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.