$65 | See major landmarks from throughout the group's career
Walk the streets that shaped the Beastie Boys’ groundbreaking career on this three-hour Brooklyn tour. Discover legendary studios, venues, and the vibrant culture behind hip hop’s iconic trio.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for those comfortable with moderate walking and standing for several hours
Wildlife
History
Brooklyn’s music scene exploded in the late ’70s and ’80s, providing a launching pad for hip hop pioneers like the Beastie Boys.
Conservation
The tour encourages respect for urban environments by promoting responsible tourism and minimizing local noise and litter impact.
Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC
$65 | See major landmarks from throughout the group's career
Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC offers guided walking tours that explore New York City's music and art history. The company leads seven distinct tours that focus on influential artists, scenes, and neighborhoods, including The Birth of Punk Tour, Lou Reed's New York Tour, Madonna's New York Tour, Post-Punk, Disco, & Hip Hop Downtown Tour, the Indie Rock Tour, Basquiat's New York Tour, and the Beastie Boys' New York Tour.
Madonna's New York Tour traces Madonna's journey from struggling artist to pop icon, visiting apartments, clubs, and studios tied to her early career in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Basquiat's New York Tour examines Jean-Michel Basquiat's evolution from graffiti artist to art icon and the downtown art scene that influenced him. The Post-Punk, Disco, & Hip Hop Downtown Tour is a two-hour walk through locations below Houston Street that shaped punk, disco, and hip hop culture. The Beastie Boys' New York Tour is a three-hour journey visiting studios, venues, and sites central to the group's career. Other tours focus on indie rock, Lou Reed, and the origins of punk.
Tours take place across Manhattan neighborhoods associated with these scenes, with routes highlighting venues, studios, and cultural landmarks. Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC presents fact-based narratives and on-site interpretation to connect visitors with New York's creative history. Tours include on-site interpretation of recordings, performances, and artworks, helping visitors understand connections between artists, venues, and New York City's evolving cultural landscape across downtown and Manhattan neighborhoods and landmarks.
Tours Offered
7
Seven distinct NYC cultural tours
Durations
2–3 hours
Includes 2-hour and 3-hour examples
Focus
Music & Art
Punk, hip hop, indie, and art tours
Base
New York City
Downtown and Manhattan neighborhoods
Book a spot on a guided walking tour covering punk, post-punk, disco, hip hop, indie rock, Basquiat, Madonna, Lou Reed, and the Beastie Boys.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
The tour covers several city blocks in Brooklyn’s varied terrain—sturdy shoes make the experience enjoyable.
Bring Water and Snacks
Stay hydrated and energized during the three-hour journey through urban neighborhoods.
Check the Weather Forecast
Outdoor walking tours depend on weather—dress accordingly to stay comfortable.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Allow extra time to find the meeting point and get oriented before the tour starts.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Key for navigating Brooklyn’s city streets comfortably.
Reusable Water Bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the tour.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
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Smartphone or Camera
For capturing the iconic sites and studio exteriors.