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    Jean-Michel Basquiat East Village Guided Tour

    Trace Basquiat's rise through the East Village art scene

    5.0 stars• 31 reviews

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 5 people

    Includes

    2-hour tour, coffee and treat

    Highlights

    Explore the underground New York that shaped Jean-Michel Basquiat's work. Follow his path through the 1980s East Village with an urban art and art history expert.

    • Visit former studios, Club 57 and galleries tied to Basquiat's career
    • Discover the punk clubs, graffiti and avant-garde scene of 1980s New York
    • Explore themes of identity, racial injustice and rebellion in his work
    • Uncover the stories behind SAMO, the band Gray and Basquiat's creative circle
    • Trace connections with Andy Warhol, Madonna, Keith Haring and others

    What's Included

    • Coffee with a sweet treat

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts
    • Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing
    • Bring a portable umbrella if rain is forecast

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    FAQs

    Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Bring sunglasses and a hat if useful, and a portable umbrella if rain is forecast.

    Gratuity is not included in the listed price. A tip of about $10 per person is suggested.

    Meeting details

    200 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012

    Experience provided by Your New York Story

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    Private group up to 5 participants

    $198.99

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    I’ve done 2 different tours with Laurene and they’ve been a delight! Whenever I have friends visiting from France, I can’t wait to have them see the city through the eyes and stories of Laurene. As an immigrant in NY who’s been here for 13 years, it’s as enjoyable as for tourist friends! Each tour makes me love the city even more. And notice and understand places I took for granted.

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    Mara Lecocq

    June 8, 2026

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    5/5

    I’ve done 2 different tours with Laurene and they’ve been a delight! Whenever I have friends visiting from France, I can’t wait to have them see the city through the eyes and stories of Laurene. As an immigrant in NY who’s been here for 13 years, it’s as enjoyable as for tourist friends! Each tour makes me love the city even more. And notice and understand places I took for granted.

    Photo of Mara Lecocq

    Mara Lecocq

    June 8, 2026

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