Punk, Disco & Hip Hop History Walking Tour in NYC
Trace the downtown roots of New York's boundary-pushing music, from 1975 to 1988
Duration
2 hrs
Includes
Walking tour, Music history
Highlights
Explore the overlap between punk, disco, hip hop, and the avant-garde below Houston Street. Follow your guide on a two-mile walk from Nolita to Tribeca, discovering the places where these scenes took shape.
- Find recording sites behind classic albums by Sonic Youth, Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, and Brian Eno
- See where Jean-Michel Basquiat, Madonna, and Blondie lived
- Discover where hip hop entered the downtown music scene and see Def Jam Records' first office
- Explore the places where beat-matching and bass drops were first perfected
- Find where Grace Jones first performed live and Arthur Russell debuted and recorded significant work
- Trace the club scene through sites including the Loft, the Mudd Club, the Kitchen, and the Gallery
Important details
- Arrive on time; the tour departs no later than five minutes after the scheduled start
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance 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.
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FAQs
No bathroom break is scheduled. Use a bathroom before the walking tour; facilities are scarce in SoHo, where most of the tour takes place, and are generally reserved for customers.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Check the weather forecast and dress for the conditions.
No. Gratuities for your guide are optional and not included in the listed price. You can tip in cash or via Venmo.