Punk Walking Tour of Washington, DC
Trace the people and ideas that shaped DC's underground punk scene
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Punk landmarks, music history
Highlights
Explore Washington, DC's 1980s underground punk scene and the forces that shaped it. Discover the people, ideas, and venues behind its lasting influence on local music.
- Learn how DC punk developed its anti-corporate, grassroots ethos
- Meet pivotal figures including Ian MacKaye, H.R., Henry Rollins, and Dave Grohl
- Discover what set the DC scene apart from punk communities in other cities
- Trace punk's continuing impact on Washington's music culture
Itinerary
This walking tour visits the former locations of four clubs that supported the punk scene includeding:
- d.c. Space
- Lansburgh Theater
- Oscar's Eye
- 9:30 Club
The tour ends at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, which houses the DC Punk Archive.
Important details
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time
- Wear footwear suitable for at least two hours of walking on potentially uneven sidewalks
- Bring an umbrella or rain cover when rain is forecast, and bring sunscreen and water when it is sunny
- Tours generally operate rain or shine; extreme weather that could endanger the group may cancel the tour
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations more than 24 hours before start. 50% refund for cancellations 8 to 24 hours before start. No refund for cancellations less than 8 hours before start.
Product ID: NDYG67
FAQs
Wear comfortable footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Some parts of the route may have uneven sidewalks.
Bring water. If rain is in the forecast, bring an umbrella or rain cover. If it will be sunny, bring sunscreen (and a fan if you like).
Tours generally proceed rain or shine. If extreme weather could endanger guests, the guide may cancel the tour; you will be notified as soon as possible and receive a full refund.
Meeting details
F and 7th Street NW exit of Gallery Place Metro Station
