NYC's History of Comedy Tour
Description
Comedy History Tours NYC is New York City's Premier History of Comedy Tour. See the sites in Greenwich Village where modern-day stand-up comedy was born. Learn the history of these locations, as well as the history of comedy in New York City and popular culture at large. Our tour is done in cooperation with comedy shows across NYC, and our tour includes complimentary entrance to one or more stand-up comedy shows later that day/night, and throughout your NYC visit. Please note, show options may vary the day of, depending on availability. Your final show options and vouchers/confirmations for such will be given to you by your guide on the tour. An overview of each show will be provided by your guide so you can make your selection(s).
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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.
Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Duplex, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Wha, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
Joe was very knowledgeable…and funny! He’s even in the industry and shares his insider info with guests
Joe was great. Highly recommended.
Joe was a great and fun guide. Very knowledgeable and accommodating to everyone in the group. If you love standup, don’t miss.
Really good and informative tour round Greenwich village, found out some fascinating history. Very nice and friendly tour guide. Really recommend this tour
Joe was very friendly and very knowledgable about the history of show business and comedy in New York. He was very polite and didn’t mind that I was 15 minutes late. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in comedy or the history of business.
Joe was fantastic! If you want to dive into comedy history and explore iconic Greenwich Village spots, this tour is definitely worth it. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience truly memorable. And what better way to learn about comedy than from a comedian?
Very knowledgeable guide, and we learned a lot. Honestly, it'll take me weeks to see all the acts he pointed out! We got a great overview of how comedy has unfolded over the years, and of the overall area.
Tour guide knew a lot and told me everything i was interested in learning about the NYC comedy business.
Joe was really knowledgeable about US comedy! Was great to hear about the incredible history and walking around Greenwich is always great.
You go to the Greenwich Village comedy places which helped developed the comedy space today and are still making people laugh. You get the history of these spots. Joe does stand up so he knows, first hand, the pulse of what's going on in the world of funny. Plus, he's engaging and happy you're there with him to see this great craft and source of entertainment for so many. Bonus: he tells you about the Village. Highly recommended!!!
