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Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen

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We'll visit Bleecker Street, the heart of Greenwich Village and The Bitter End, the place where literally 100's of music and comedy careers were launched
Washington Square Park, home of many a Hootenanny and the fight for free speech
Standing in front of Cafe AuGoGo, a place where The Grateful Dead played over and over again!
Take a photo in the same spot where Bob Dylan's famous "Freewheelin" album was taken!

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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

  • Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen

    Meeting Location

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    W 4th Street
    New York, NY 10012, USA

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    Jones St & W 4th St
    New York, NY 10014, USA

    We end at the corner where Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo had their photo taken for the cover of his "Freewheelin" album and we will take a photo there too!

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    Greenwich Village

    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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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Washington Square Park Audio Tour

    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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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bitter End

    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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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cafe Wha?

    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!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
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    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen.
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    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    Accessibility information for the Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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