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NYC's History of Comedy Tour

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New York City, USA

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Overview

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).

What's Included

  • Free admission to one or more stand-up comedy shows.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    13 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA

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

    End point

    Village Underground, 130 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012, USA

    This tour ends at one of the Comedy Cellar locations at the Village Underground.

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    What To Expect

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Duplex

    Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Duplex, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cafe Wha?

    Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Wha, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Grisly Pear Comedy Club

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Village Underground

    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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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy?

    A: The NYC's History of Comedy Tour has a Free Cancellation policy. 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

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    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Cancellation Policy

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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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