The music scene in Greenwich Village launched the careers of some of the world's most well known artists! On this tour you'll visit the site and hear stories about how they became famous, the people who nurtured their talent and signed them to recording contracts. It wasn't by accident that both Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen became famous. It was because of one man, John Hammond who signed them both to Columbia Records along with many others. This tour helps you understand the times and the people who supported them as well as many other artists.
- Walk the area that was once Galveston’s Red Light District
- A guide tells stories about the area you wouldn’t get from any guidebook
- Perfect for travelers who like to see the darker side of a city’s history
- Only 16-year-old tour takers and up are allowed to join due to mature content
What To Expect
Greenwich Village
We will walk through the streets of Greenwich Village stopping at the sites of Gerde’s Folk City, The Bottom Line, Washington Square Park, The Bitter End, Cafe AuGoGo, The Gaslight Cafe, The Hotel Earle as well as Cafe Society and the former home of Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is the spiritual heart of Greenwich Village. Known for spur of the moment music and in the 1960’s on Sunday in was the home of Hootenannies where the like of Bob Dylan assuredly played as well as a fight for free speech.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bitter End
The Bitter End is one of the only venues still helping to launch the careers of people who become world famous, such as Taylor Swift. But in the 60’s and 70’s it was a hotbed of talent. Everyone played there from Bob Dylan to Joni Mitchell to John Denver and many, many more!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cafe Wha?
Legendary Cafe Wha where Bob Dylan, Jimmy Hendrix and Bruce Springsteen played before there were famous. Bob Dylan did back-up harmonic for $1.00 a day!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 10
