NYC's History of Comedy Tour
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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NYC's History of Comedy Tour
What's included in NYC's History of Comedy Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Free admission to one or more stand-up comedy shows.
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet in front of the Ad-Hoc Collective coffee shop. Located right at the intersection of Christopher Street and Gay Street.
End Points
- This tour ends at one of the Comedy Cellar locations at the Village Underground.
