Literary, Art & Music Tours

New York City Original Rock 'n' Roll Walking Tour

Take a walk on New York's wild side to the sites where famous and infamous musicians played, lived and shopped. Ever wondered where the Ramones, Television and Blondie called home in New York City? Where Led Zeppelin, the Doors, the Animals and the Who would play until the wee hours of the morning? The Original Rock 'n' Roll Walking Tour will help you answer these questions and many more as you stroll the streets of the Big Apple.

New York City's Lower East Side introduced new music, fashion and a way of life to the world. Now you can find out exactly what went down in the East Village during the years of rock, punk and glam. Check out sites like Joey Ramone's NYC pad, the St. Marks Hotel, Iggy Pop's former residence, Andy Warhol's Electric Circus, Madonna's first NYC apartment and much more. You’ll hear stories of the New York Dolls, CBGBs, Velvet Underground, Fillmore East and Led Zeppelin. Visit the sites where famous album covers were shot, and be entertained by stories of rock 'n' roll mischief and debauchery.

Not only will you get the inside scoop on the rich musical history of this historic Lower East Side, you'll also get tips from an experienced New Yorker on the best places to eat, drink and shop.

This fascinating tour has featured in VH1, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and New York Post!

New York Hip-Hop Tour

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind experience takes you on an interactive cultural tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx, and reveals the true meaning of hip-hop.

Your expert Grandmaster guide will trace the history and influences of hip-hop in New York City, from its earliest years with pioneers DJ Red Alert, Grandmaster Caz, Rahiem of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and many others. You'll get the lowdown on famous groups like Public Enemy, Treacherous Three and the Sugarhill Gang.

On this fun-filled hip-hop tour, you'll even get to try your hand in the "Show Your Skills" segment of the tour, while dressed in plenty of "bling"!

New York Rapper 's Row Queens Hip Hop Tour

Be educated in the world of hip-hop and take this guided tour through New York's  midtown Manhattan and Queens with a view inside the beginning of the second decade of hip hop pinpointing when the music business began to accept it as a genuine art form, not just a fad.

Take this playground to boardroom adventure traveling to the next generation of hip-hop culture which led way to the Rap industry.

Let your guides help you move beyond videos and media descriptions while they guide you to famous sites from Queens Bridge to Hollis and everything hip-hop in between.

Visit a living collage of graffiti art, see the Silver Cup Studios, former homes of legends and chart toppers, including performers such as Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Ja Rule, 50 Cent and Russell Simmons. Listen to hip-hop tracks and participate in Hip Hop Karaoke as you check out the Manhattan Skyline.

This New York hip-hop tour is suitable for all ages, hip-hop enthusiast, those interested in the Foundation of the Culture and return visitors to New York City. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience with a perspective and focus which can only be shown by the Grand Masters of hip-hop. This New York Hip-Hop Tour is family friendly and great for any age group and cultural background with an appreciation of old school and new school hip-hop music.

This tour is seasonal and operates from May to August only.

Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour

Take a guided tour through Harlem to the sites that inspired and nurtured hip-hop culture. New York is the birthplace of hip-hop and this walking tour allows you to take a hip-hop look at New York's famous Harlem neighborhood. See it as the pioneers of hip-hop see it by way of their exclusive anecdotes.

You can't see the best of Harlem from behind the window, so put it in park and pound the pavement on this two hour New York Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour.

View a multimedia event to learn the history of New York City in a digitized 3-screen production telling the story of how the city grew into the world's greatest urban center. Then put on some comfortable shoes to take a leisurely hip-hop stroll through the Mecca of the hip-hop culture.

Check out the sites of Dip Set, Harlem's oldest record shops, the legendary Apollo Theater, numerous clubs, plus learn the rich musical and political history. Join your guides and share your thoughts about life in the Big City and Walk it Out!

This Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is suitable for all ages, hip-hop enthusiasts, those interested in the Foundation of the Culture and return visitors to New York City. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience with a perspective and focus which can only be shown by the Grand Masters of hip-hop. The Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is family friendly and great for any age group and cultural background with an appreciation of old school and new school hip-hop music.