Lou Reed & Velvet Underground Walking Tour in New York City
Trace the New York places behind Lou Reed's music
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Walking tour, Landmark stops
Highlights
Explore the city on a guided walking tour focused on two chapters of Lou Reed's career: his work with the Velvet Underground and his controversial mid- and late-1970s solo years. Connect his music to the homes, rehearsal spaces, clubs, and creative circles that shaped it.
- See the apartments where Reed wrote much of White Light/White Heat and Sally Can't Dance
- Discover the second and third locations of Andy Warhol's Factory
- Find where Reed and John Cale rehearsed with their first band, The Primitives
- Visit the Max's Kansas City site, where Reed played his final shows with the Velvet Underground
- Explore the history of the Dom, where the band performed and Nico later made her solo debut
- Discover the drag club where Reed met Rachel Humphries, his partner and a muse for Coney Island Baby
Important details
- Arrive by the scheduled start time; the tour waits no more than 5 minutes for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund or credit. If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund or credit. Tours run rain or shine. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: 4QSB87
FAQs
The walking tour covers a substantial distance, though the walk is not strenuous.
No. Gratuities are optional and not included in the listed price. You can tip in cash or via Venmo.
Yes. One scheduled break about two-thirds of the way through the tour allows time for a bathroom visit and a quick drink. Public restrooms are otherwise limited, so use one before starting; options include Union Square and the Barnes & Noble on 17th Street.
Meeting details
213 Park Avenue South, northeast corner of Union Square, New York