Ramones and NYCs Punk Rock Scene Private Walking Tour

Duration2h

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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Hey ho, let's go…discover the legacy of The Ramones in NYC’s East Village. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the local punk rock scene of the 70-90s. See highlights such as the former Max’s Kansas City and CBGB.

2-hour: The Ramones Tour
Follow the path of The Ramones in the East Village and see places where they lived and performed, including the former Max’s Kansas City and CBGB.

Follow the path of punk rock pioneers, The Ramones, in NYC’s East Village. Embark on a journey through 20 years of the band's music and see places where they lived and performed. Follow our excellent Music-Expert Guide and learn about the underground punk acts of the 70s-90s.

What's included

Lots of information about NYC’s punk rock scene of the 70s-90s
Tips about the best restaurants, clubs and bars in East Village
Facts and anecdotes about the band Ramones
The Ramone-themed Private Walking Tour of NYC’s East Village
Movie Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

What to expect

10m

Meet your guide in front of The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY 10003, United States. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
1h

The first stop of the 2-hour tour will be the former location of Max’s Kansas CIty, a historic music venue that hosted amazing artists such as David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, The Velvet Underground, and The Ramones. Your Private Guide will entertain you with interesting facts and anecdotes about the band’s early days and growth to fame. You will see Johnny Ramone’s East Village apartment and Joey Ramone Place.
50m

The next stop will be Arturo Vega’s Loft, which would become a crash pad for Joey and Dee Dee. The guide will share some interesting stories about Vega, a Mexican-born graphic designer who is said to have a huge impact on the band's visuals.
The former CBGB club is only a few steps away. See the place that served as the launching pad for The Ramones, The Misfits, and the Dead Boys. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of NYC’s punk!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY 10003, United States. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide in front of The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY 10003, United States. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.