Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen
At a glance
Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen is a 2h private experience in New York City, United States, operated by Ann McDermott. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The music scene in Greenwich Village launched the careers of some of the world's most well known artists! On this tour you'll visit the site and hear stories about how they became famous, the people who nurtured their talent and signed them to recording contracts. It wasn't by accident that both Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen became famous. It was because of one man, John Hammond who signed them both to Columbia Records along with many others. This tour helps you understand the times and the people who supported them as well as many other artists.
NOTE: if the temperature in New York City is projected to be above 90 degrees, the tour will be cancelled due to fear for my and your health.
What's included
What's included
- Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
We will walk through the streets of Greenwich Village stopping at the sites of Gerde's Folk City, The Bottom Line, Washington Square Park, The Bitter End, Cafe AuGoGo, The Gaslight Cafe, The Hotel Earle as well as Cafe Society and the former home of Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo
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Stop 2 · 30m
Washington Square Park is the spiritual heart of Greenwich Village. Known for spur of the moment music and in the 1960's on Sunday in was the home of Hootenannies where the like of Bob Dylan assuredly played as well as a fight for free speech.
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Stop 3 · 30m
The Bitter End is one of the only venues still helping to launch the careers of people who become world famous, such as Taylor Swift. But in the 60's and 70's it was a hotbed of talent. Everyone played there from Bob Dylan to Joni Mitchell to John Denver and many, many more!
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Stop 4 · 30m
Legendary Cafe Wha where Bob Dylan, Jimmy Hendrix and Bruce Springsteen played before there were famous. Bob Dylan did back-up harmonic for $1.00 a day!
Meeting point
We meet in front of the Hebrew Union College on the corner of West 4th Street and Mercer Street which is the former home of Gerde's Folk City where Bob Dylan played his first paid gig!
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen.
Where does it start?
We meet in front of the Hebrew Union College on the corner of West 4th Street and Mercer Street which is the former home of Gerde's Folk City where Bob Dylan played his first paid gig!
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
