Where Legends Laughed – NYC Comedy History Tour
Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:00 PM
Christopher Street, New York, New York, United States, 10014
Where Legends Laughed – NYC Comedy History Tour
Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:00 PM
Overview
About this Event
🎭 Comedy History Tours NYC
Where Legends Were Born and Laughs Still Echo
Discover the roots of modern stand-up in the neighborhood that started it all—Greenwich Village. This guided walking tour takes you through iconic sites where comedy greats like Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers, and Jerry Seinfeld got their start. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn how comedy evolved in New York City, and explore venues that still launch the stars of today.
This is more than a walking tour—it’s a live history lesson with laughs, photos, and real stories from the stages that changed comedy forever.
🗺️ What to Expect
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Guided walking tour (1 hour 15 minutes) led by a passionate and knowledgeable guide
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Stops at legendary comedy venues with historical narration and archival photos
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Learn how comedy evolved from vaudeville to Netflix specials
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Free admission to a stand-up comedy show at the end of your tour or later that evening
📍 Departure & Return
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Meeting Point: In front of Ad-Hoc Collective Coffee Shop, at the intersection of Christopher Street and Gay Street
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End Point: Village Underground (a Comedy Cellar location)
⏱️ Duration
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1 hour and 15 minutes
🗣️ Language
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English-speaking human tour guide
🎟️ Inclusions
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Guided comedy history tour of Greenwich Village
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Archival photos and real comedy backstories
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Complimentary tickets to one or more stand-up shows (based on availability)
🔍 Points of Interest
📍 Gay Street & Christopher Street
– Kick off the tour with stories of early 1900s vaudeville, dinner clubs, and radio comedy (10 min)
📍 The Duplex
– Learn about this iconic venue’s role in the careers of emerging comedic voices (5 min)
📍 Cafe Wha?
– Discover where legends like Lenny Bruce and Woody Allen once took the mic (5 min)
📍 The Bitter End & Café Au Go Go
– Hear how these historic venues helped shape counterculture comedy (10 min)
📍 The Grisly Pear Comedy Club
– Explore how TV and Saturday Night Live changed the comedy game, and celebrate the rise of diverse voices (10 min)
📍 Comedy Cellar
– Capture a photo in front of the world-famous marquee and learn its legendary history (7 min)
📍 Village Underground
– Tour finale with details about your free show access and wrap-up with Q&A (7 min)
✅ Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals welcome
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Public transport nearby
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Suitable for all fitness levels
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Tour happens rain or shine
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Show options vary and will be shared by your guide at the end of the tour
📱 Voucher Info
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Tour available through Viator
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Groupon is not affiliated with Comedy History Tours NYC or Viator
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Promo codes not eligible for this offer
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