Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past, Present, and Future

Overview

Guided by a local musician, explore Boston’s rock and roll past, present (and future), on a walking tour through Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Visit the sites of legendary venues like the Rat, Storyville, and the Boston Tea Party- The Velvet Underground’s favorite place to play in the whole country! Learn how pioneering DJs, producers, and educators sparked a revolution in how music was transmitted, recorded and taught. And trace Boston’s impact on the careers of iconic artists like B.B King, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, New Edition, Nirvana, Aimee Mann, Pixies, Radiohead, Peter Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Jonathan Richman and more. Scroll below to learn more….

What's included

• Hear tales from the Rat, the cavernous club where many Punk and New Wave bands got their start
• Walk through America's oldest Victory Gardens still in use
• Examine Boston's impact on the Folk Revival in the 60s
• In the shadow of Fenway Park, stroll down lively Lansdowne street home to numerous venues

• Food & Drinks not included
• Gratuities

Meeting point

We will meet in the lobby of the Verb Hotel, home to an exclusive collection of Rock and Roll artifacts from the David Beiber Archives including vintage concert posters, album art and tickets to historic shows.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 1+ days before: 100% refundable
• 0–1 days before: 0% refundable