NYC's History of Comedy Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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.

   10 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Duplex, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.

   5 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   Cafe Wha?

   Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Wha, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.

   5 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   The 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.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   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.

   10 minutes•Admission free

6. 6

   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.

   7 minutes•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   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.

   7 minutes•Admission free

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the Ad-Hoc Collective coffee shop. Located right at the intersection of Christopher Street and Gay Street.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.