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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

29 ratings
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4.92
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4.96
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Sergio 14 May 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Great tour. We have a lot of fun. It vas very interesting to listen to different music styles and atmospheres. Noah is a great host!
Gaurav 13 May 2024
Melbourne

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Travelled alone - May 2024
One word - Legend. The tour was amazing, one of the best, had heaps of fun, great music, company & even food :) 100% worth meeting Noah.
Olivia 13 May 2024
New York

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Noah was really really great! Highly recommended! We had a fun night exploring all the cool bars in nyc. The tour is way better than expected! And it turned out more than 2 hours eventually but everyone really enjoyed it and wanna kept exploring! (You can tell we all had fun) 😎
Manuela 12 May 2024
San Carlos de Bariloche

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Our tour with Noah was one of the highlights of our stay in NYC. His energy was boundless as he led us through over 9 bars, many of which we were able to enter and enjoy incredible live music. And just when we thought the night couldn't get any better, he surprised us with an epic finale. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to get a taste of NYC's vibrant nightlife. Noah is an incredible guide who knows the city inside and out, and he's passionate about sharing his love of music with others.
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!
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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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