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New York: Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen Music Tour

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Take a trip back in time to the 1960s & 1970s on a guided tour of Greenwich Village. Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen played their first gigs which launched their careers!

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided tour of Greenwich Village music scene
    • Exclusive stories about Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen
    • Visits to iconic venues like The Gaslight Café and Gerde's Folk City
    • Photo opportunity at the Freewheelin' cover location
    • Meals and drinks
    • Transportation to and from the tour start/end points
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Step back in time to the 1960s and 1970s and learn about the music scene
  • Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen played their first gigs
  • See the hotel where Bob Dylan & Joan Baez shared a space.

Description

Explore the Greenwich Village music scene on a guided walking tour. Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen played and hear about the people who were responsible for bringing them to stardom.

Start at the spot where Gerde's Folk City was, where Bob Dylan had his first paying gig. Next, visit the former home of The Bottom Line where Bruce Springsteen was launched to stardom.

Then, head to Washington Square Park to discuss how playing guitars on a Sunday afternoon turned into a major political battle. Explore Bleecker Street and the many clubs where many of your favorite artists played.

Learn about the importance of "Folk City" and the role it played in launching not only Bob Dylan but 100s of other artists. Turn onto MacDougal Street, the heart of the Greenwich Village music scene, and see the various venues where both Bob and Bruce played such as The Gaslight Cafe and Cafe Wha? And see the spot where Bruce Springsteen's life was changed forever when he signed with Columbia Records at the invitation of John Hammond.

Head to the hotel where Bob Dylan and Joan Baez shared a space and the song she wrote about it. Look at Cafe Society and its role in integrating music in New York in the 40s.

We'll visit the spot where Electric Lady Land studio, started by Jimi Hendrix is. And here about how today's artists, such as Taylor Swift have made it their music recording home.

End at the former home of Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo on West 4th Street and take a picture on the very street where the cover of Freewheelin' was taken.

NOTE: if the temperature in New York City is projected to be above 90 degrees, the tour will be cancelled due to fear for my and your health.

Good to know before you go
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a camera for photo opportunities
  • Check weather forecast and dress appropriately
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
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3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    0-17 years
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