New York Basquiat Art and History Tour

What sets this tour apart is its unique access, immersive storytelling, and deep cultural insight. Led by an expert in both street art and NYC history, this experience goes beyond surface-level sightseeing to explore the creative, political, and personal forces that shaped Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work. From exclusive access to his final residence—now a private art center supported by Angelina Jolie—to curated stops at iconic venues like Club 57 and the Bowery mural, this tour offers a rare opportunity to step inside the world of a true art revolutionary, in the very neighborhood where it all happened.

Meeting Point

194 Lafayette St

194 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Your guide will stand in front of Eataly SoHo on Lafayette street. Feel free to go to their bathroom before the tour.

What's included:

• Guided tour with a certified NYC licensed guide

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

292 Lafayette St

292 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Old Pop Shop
We will see where the Pop store was and talk about the relationship between Basquiat and Haring.

10 minutes

76 E Houston St

76 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Bowery Mural
See the iconic Bowery Mural and the site of Keith Haring’s former Pop Shop. Discover how Haring and Basquiat used public space, activism, and street art to redefine New York’s creative scene.

5 minutes

315 Bowery

315 Bowery, New York, NY 10003, USA

Old CBGB Club
Did you know that Basquiat had performed in a band ? We will talk about the relationship between the CBGB club and Basquiat

10 minutes

57 St Marks Pl

57 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

Club 57 – The Underground Scene
Enter the world of Club 57, the center of New York’s ‘80s counterculture. Learn about Basquiat’s musical journey—from Blondie’s early video to his band Gray. We will not go inside as the building is now closed.

10 minutes

80 St Marks Pl

80 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

Breakthrough Galleries (old FUN galery)
Learn about the galleries that launched Basquiat’s career—from Diego Cortez’s discovery to exhibitions with Larry Gagosian—cementing his place in art history. You will discover where the first gallery that promoted graffiti was located.

10 minutes

Atelier Jolie

57 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Basquiat’s Final Home
We will enter in the building that belonged to Andy Warhol that Basquiat rented out and where he passed away in 1988 at the age of 27 years old. Your tour guide will have reserved you spot and a coffee will be served in this now Art Center managed by Angelina Jolie

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included