Louis Armstrong and Jazz Private Walking Tour with Concert

New York, US

Highlights

  • Explore the legacy of Louis Armstrong
  • Visit famous jazz venues in New York City
  • Receive tickets for an evening jazz concert
  • Learn about jazz history and interesting facts
  • See iconic landmarks like Carnegie Hall and Times Square

Meeting Point

Meet your in front of the Jazz At Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023, United States. Please do not enter the venue, it is only a meeting point.

Meeting point

10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Jazz At Lincoln Center

Meet your guide in front of the Jazz At Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023, United States. Please do not enter the venue, it is only a meeting point

Duration 10 minutes
2

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Begin in front of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which is one of New York’s hottest jazz venues, known for great acoustics and performances by top jazz musicians. Receive tickets for an evening jazz concert after your walking tour. In many ways, New York City is the center of the jazz world, providing a platform for the living legends as well as the stars of tomorrow. This option includes tickets for a concert at one of the city’s top jazz venues. Learn about jazz history during the day and experience an intimate live jazz performance in the evening. Your private guide will take you on a journey through the history of jazz and share interesting facts and anecdotes about Armstrong, including excerpts from his daily life in Queens, the creation of his greatest hits, his friendships with other jazz legends, etc.

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Carnegie Hall

From there, you will head to Seventh Avenue to see Carnegie Hall, a legendary music hall where Louis Armstrong performed several times. This is also where, in 1912, James Reese Europe and his Clef Club Orchestra presented the monumental Concert of Negro Music. All places visited from the outside

Duration 25 minutes
4

Times Square

Follow down the avenue to see famous Broadway theaters like the Winter Garden Theatre and the dazzling Times Square.

Duration 25 minutes
5

Hudson Theatre

You will see the historic Hudson Theatre, which hosted the 1929 production of "Hot Chocolates" that Armstrong starred in. The tour will end at the prestigious Birdland Jazz Club.

Duration 25 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Please check your email the day before the tour in order to receive important information.
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    Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Jazz concert is not included in the 2-hour option.
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    For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
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    The jazz concert included in the 3-hour option is a separate attraction from the tour, so the guide will not accompany you at the venue. Concerts usually start in the evening between 5:30-8 PM. The concert program and venue depends on the size of the group, day, time and availability, but we will always consider your best experience when booking the tickets. You can find the exact time and place of the concert on your concert ticket attached to the email.
Provided by New York City Tours

What our experts say

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    Try the nearby Blue Note for lunch.
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    Book the 3-hour tour for concert tickets.
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    Check out the schedule at Birdland.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Arrive early to explore Jazz at Lincoln Center.

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