Harlem Jazz Tour: NYC Speakeasies and Juke Joints - Live Jazz

Big Apple Jazz Tours
5.0
Select Option:
Cancellation Policy
Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
andrearX6414AL
13 days ago
If you don’t already know your way around the Harlem jazz scene, Gordon is the way to start. He’s been doing this for decades so knows this works intimately, as he himself owned a club uptown for many years. He took us to hear Phil Young’s House of Blues at the Silvana bar/restaurant - the music was fantastic, all top-flight musicians, led by drummer Phil himself, one of the most engaging musicians I’ve ever heard/seen. What a delight! Very happy crowd there, excellent food and drink too and nice looking place. We also walked all around parts of Harlem, such beautiful architecture! And then went to open-microphone club where we had the great fortune to hearsay player James Carter, who just happened to be there. Very fun, I recommend.

This is Big Apple Jazz Tours' most popular tour for the past 25 years. We created a truly immersive experience that walks you in the footsteps of Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk. Enjoy Harlem's best live jazz in a minimum of two hidden jazz haunts for hours of swinging music. Perfectly integrated into the natural flow of the evening, we pause to see and hear about Harlem’s historic past and dynamic current scene. Learn about the Cotton Club, Savoy Ballroom, Minton’s Playhouse, Swing Street, The Tree of Hope, and the Apollo Theater. If you’re a player or singer, let us know so we can help you join the jam. If you’re feeling sociable, your guide can introduce you to all the cats. Where necessary, all music charges at clubs & transportation included! We create the ideal itinerary each night, so you're guaranteed to hear the best shows available no matter which night of the week you join.

Departure Point

  • Just 1 and a half blocks north of the 1 Train stop at 145th Street. Meet the guide in the bar as you walk in.
  • The C or B subway train stops right there on the corner of 116th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. (AKA 8th Ave.).
  • Take the A Train to 125th Street. We meet 1 and a half blocks down the street under the awning of the world famous Apollo Theater by the curb.

Return Details
  • The 2/3 and C subway trains are only 3 blocks away.

Duration
4 hours

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, , New York City, New York
We stop for outdoor photos and learn the history of Harlem's legendary and iconic Apollo Theater. When possible, we go inside to see the Wall of Fame and replica of the Tree of Hope in the lobby gift shop.
Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • In-tour transportation.
  • Cover Charges

Exclusions
  • Band Tips in some music venues. Your guide will contribute for the group. You may want to as well.

Redemption Instructions
Your guide will have your name and the number in your party. You are a welcomed and expected guest.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Big Apple Jazz Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

This offer is not eligible for promo codes.

Need To Know Info

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

Explore more