Step into the world of Dylan on this NYC movie sites tour! Visit key filming locations where Timothée Chalamet brought Dylan’s story to life, from recreated 1960s Greenwich Village streets to iconic NYC spots. Your local actor guide shares behind-the-scenes secrets, filming stories, and how real locations were transformed to capture the magic of Dylan’s life and music. Perfect for film buffs, Dylan fans, and anyone curious about cinematic storytelling.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Washington Square Hotel
Please meet the tour guide in front of Washington Square Hotel at 103 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011. Please try and arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Return
Kettle of Fish
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
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Step into the world of Dylan on this NYC movie sites tour! Visit key filming locations where Timothée Chalamet brought Dylan’s story to life, from recreated 1960s Greenwich Village streets to iconic NYC spots. Your local actor guide shares behind-the-scenes secrets, filming stories, and how real locations were transformed to capture the magic of Dylan’s life and music. Perfect for film buffs, Dylan fans, and anyone curious about cinematic storytelling.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Washington Square Hotel
Please meet the tour guide in front of Washington Square Hotel at 103 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011. Please try and arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Return
Kettle of Fish
Itinerary
1
Washington Square Hotel
The hotel became Dylan's first New York home—a modest
start in a city that would become central to his rise as a cultural icon. Its
proximity to Washington Square Park, a hub for folk singers and free-spirited
artists, gave Dylan immediate access to the scene he longed to join.
10 minutes
2
Washington Square Park
For Dylan, newly arrived from Minnesota,
Washington Square Park provided more than a stage—it was a proving
ground. Sunday afternoon hootenannies were a staple of the park’s culture,
and Dylan often joined these impromptu jam sessions, honing his craft
alongside other budding artists.
5 minutes
3
The Bitter End
For Dylan, The Bitter End was one of the many
iconic stages where he honed his craft, sharing his burgeoning talent with an
audience eager for the raw authenticity he embodied.
10 minutes
4
158 Bleecker St
The Village Gate. It was here, amidst the vibrant energy of the
venue’s jazz, poetry, and folk performances, that Dylan penned the hauntingly prophetic “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.” The song, written during the Cuban Missile Crisis, reflected the anxieties of a generation standing on the precipice of change and became a defining anthem of the era.
10 minutes
5
94 MacDougal St
a historic townhouse in the heart of Greenwich Village,
became Bob Dylan's New York home in 1969, marking a pivotal shift in his life and career. After spending time in Woodstock with his wife and children, Dylan purchased and moved into this charming property, seeking a return to
the city that had initially catapulted him to fame.
10 minutes
6
Dante NYC
Dylan writes lyrics on a napkin here, capturing the intimate moments of his
songwriting process.
10 minutes
7
The Up & Up
The Gaslight Cafė was one of the first ever venues where Bob Dylan Performed in New York City. Tucked away in a basement, this unassuming space became a hub for the folk revival of the 1960s and a home for budding artists seeking to make their voices heard.
10 minutes
8
Minetta Tavern
Minetta Tavern stands as a historic landmark in Greenwich Village and a place that intersects with the story of Bob Dylan’s early days in New York.
10 minutes
9
Caffe Reggio
Caffe Reggio is a legendary Greenwich Village café that played a subtle yet significant role in the cultural landscape surrounding Bob Dylan’s early career.
10 minutes
10
Cafe Wha?
This iconic venue is where Dylan gets his first major break, playing to a small but captivated audience.
5 minutes
11
161 West 4th Street
Bob Dylan lived at 161 West 4th Street in Greenwich Village during the early 1960s. His apartment was close to all of the iconic venues that he performed in. He moved here from Minnesota, and soon grew his songwriting and performing career.
10 minutes
12
Music Inn World Instruments
The Music Inn was a treasure trove of inspiration for Bob Dylan and a key fixture of Greenwich Village’s vibrant music scene. A record and instrument shop known for its eclectic selection of folk, blues, and world music, the Music Inn offered Dylan a wealth of sonic influences during his formative years.
5 minutes
13
Jones Street & W 4th Street
Jones Street and West 4th Street, a quiet corner in Greenwich Village, became immortalized as the backdrop for the cover of Bob Dylan’s 1963 album The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.
5 minutes
14
Kettle of Fish
Originally located on MacDougal Street during Dylan's early years in New York, Kettle of Fish was a popular hangout for musicians, writers, and activists. Dylan often spent time there, surrounded by the vibrant community that shaped the counterculture of the 1960s.