Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen
Overview
The music scene in Greenwich Village launched the careers of some of the world's most well known artists! On this tour you'll visit the site and hear stories about how they became famous, the people who nurtured their talent and signed them to recording contracts. It wasn't by accident that both Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen became famous. It was because of one man, John Hammond who signed them both to Columbia Records along with many others. This tour helps you understand the times and the people who supported them as well as many other artists.
NOTE: if the temperature in New York City is projected to be above 90 degrees, the tour will be cancelled due to fear for my and your health.
What's Included
- Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen
Meeting Location
1 W 4th Street
New York, NY 10012, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Jones St & W 4th St
New York, NY 10014, USA
We end at the corner where Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo had their photo taken for the cover of his "Freewheelin" album and we will take a photo there too!
What To Expect
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Greenwich Village
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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Cafe Wha?
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- 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 (EST).
- Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Education about the music scene and the artists who became famous, particularly Dylan & Springsteen
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
