Comedy History Tours NYC: Premier Greenwich Exploration
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Experience the birthplace of modern stand-up comedy on the Premier Greenwich Exploration Comedy History Tour in NYC. Includes complimentary entrance to comedy shows throughout your visit.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gay Street - Our tour starts on the famous intersection of Gay Street and Christopher Street where your guide will narrate, with pictures, the history of New York City comedy from the early 1900s vaudeville, through the dinner clubs and radio of the 1930s and 40s.
- The Duplex - Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Duplex, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
- Cafe Wha? - Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Wha, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
- Bitter End - Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Au Go Go, and The Bitter End. As well as note the famous comedians who rose through these venues.
- The Grisly Pear Comedy Club - At this stop, your guide will narrate, with pictures, the history of comedy regarding the rise of television in the 1960s, as well as the creation of Saturday Night Live, and famous African American contributions to comedy. Your guide will also note the most famous modern comedy clubs in New York City at this stop.
- Comedy Cellar - At this stop, your guide will narrate the history of The Comedy Cellar, and your guide will offer to take photos of you in front of the famous marquee.
- Village Underground - At this location, your guide will show you the second location of The Comedy Cellar, located at the Village Underground. Also at this stop, your guide will note a local stand-up comedy show that you are given free access to later that evening, as a benefit of attending this tour.
What's Included
- Free entry to stand-up comedy shows
Additional Information
Comedy History Tours NYC prides itself as the leading historical journey showcasing the genesis of stand-up comedy based in New York City. Explore Greenwich Village’s sites, the birthplace of contemporary stand-up comedy. Understand the stories behind these sites, the evolution of comedy in New York City, and the impact on larger pop culture. We organize this tour in collaboration with comedy gigs around NYC, offering our tourists free admission to experience one or more stand-up comedy shows later the same day or during their stay in NYC. However, please be informed that show options might change on the day based on availability. Final options and admission confirmations will be provided by your tour guide. Your guide will further elaborate on the details of each show, facilitating your choice(s).
Location
13 Christopher St
Christopher Street
We will meet in front of the Ad-Hoc Collective coffee shop. Located right at the intersection of Christopher Street and Gay Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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A7143vnmirandac
Feb 27, 2024
Enjoyed the tour - My BF and I came to NYC this passed weekend to experience some of the NYC comedy scene. The tour guide Joe was very fun and very knowledgeable. We had a lot of little stops along the way and we asked questions both related and unrelated to the tour that he was able to answer. Very affordable! Would recommend
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Cynthia_annette
Jan 15, 2024
Seriously...just go on and book this tour! - By far, the best walking tour I’ve taken. I learned so many interesting facts about the history of comedy in NYC and the current comedy scene. There were lots of questions and Joe (tour guide) was a true champ. He did a great job of juggling questions while keeping his tour content flowing. This experience has given me an entirely new appreciation for NYC comedy. I wish I’d done this on my first day in town. Highly, highly recommend.
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Cristiangd3324cn
Oct 12, 2023
A great tour/tour guide - Me and my friends are visiting New york and we had a great time during this tour, Joe the tour guide is so silly and made this tour a rememberable
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802aydina
Oct 12, 2023
11/10 Amazing Tour!!! - Had such a great time today with my kids! Joe is such a kind and thoughtful tour guide, I cannot recommend his Comedy tour enough! If you find yourself in NYC, do yourself a favor and hit the town with Joe!
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Leonardosz2277au
Oct 12, 2023
Great tour ! - It was amazing I had a lot of fun and learned a lot if you are interested in the history of comedy you need to go to there is so much information !!!!!!
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Patrickv162
May 14, 2023
Every comedy lover should do this tour - This was an incredible tour. The guide, a comedian himself, knew every bit of comedy history of Greenwich Village and the comedy situation in the era of radio, television, streaming services, YouTube and other means of making comedy money. If you’re interested in comedy, don’t let this tour pass you by. Patrick van den Hanenberg, theatre journalist from Holland
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Lukepg2510hq
Feb 8, 2023
fun & informative - This tour was super fun, informative, and entertaining. The comedy show that I got tickets to from the tour was very funny. I recommend it! A great value.
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