Harlem Jazz Night: Live Music and Sightseeing

Experience the soulful sounds of Harlem on an evening jazz tour. Stroll through historic landmarks, enjoy live jazz at local venues, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this iconic neighborhood.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harlem - Harlem is celebrated as the birthplace of jazz. Annually, countless visitors and tourists are drawn to Harlem’s clubs to immerse themselves in the soulful music that defines the area. As the lights dim, the timeless sounds and rhythms of legends like Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Miles Davis come to…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Live entertainment
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Are you ready to dive into the soulful music that Harlem is celebrated for? Look no further than the famous jazz clubs of Harlem. Each night, dedicated performers honor legendary artists like Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, and many others. Immerse yourself in the timeless sounds and rhythms of Harlem’s lively jazz scene.
But the evening doesn’t have to end…

Location
Apollo Theater
West 125th Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carlosvg9312ri
Mar 22, 2026
Fun learning and jazz experience. - Our guide was friendly and so knowledgeable and passionate about Harlem and its history. The jazz club at the end of the tour was definitely the highlight. We heard some amazing talents and had a great time chatting with the other people in the group. Double check the starting point of the tour , we almost missed it.
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Rosek3262
Mar 20, 2026
Walking, fun, informative - Great walking tour. Doris took care of us including one jazz bar.
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Tracynord
Jan 18, 2026
Warm Harlem, even if it is January cold! - We had Miss Doris as our tour guide of Harlem and the jazz scene. It was a night tour, very cold, and Miss Doris was amazing. She knows so much, is a life-long resident of Harlem so she has history and current knowledge and enthusiasm to spare in her love for her neighborhood and the scene. Highly recommend. Even if it is January and below freezing!!
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Keith_t
Nov 20, 2025
Great evening in Harlem - Very interesting & enjoyable tour. Our guide, Doris, was very friendly, & gave us good history and information of the area. We then went onto an enjoyable jazz performance. Doris then made sure we had very clear directions to get back to the Subway.
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Navigator59177828201
Nov 8, 2025
Don't miss out on this amazing experience! - Doris was a phenomenal tour guide - very informative and delightful. She had amazing stories and answered all of our questions with personal anecdotes and historical panache. Listening to the magnificent live jazz music at the church and at Silvana was a perfect way to end the night - and the Middle Eastern food at Silvana was to die for! Our whole group agreed that this tour of Harlem was a highlight of our trip to New York. We highly recommend it!
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Lorraine_e
Sep 16, 2025
The new and old Harlem - Doris was enthusiastic and well informed in her commentary of the history and the changes in Harlem. She grew up in Harlem and is a lifelong historian of the area. She pointed out buildings of note, where famous politicians and artists lived, and where events occurred. It was a Sunday, so I was surprised anything was going on, but Doris took us to 2 hidden places that had jazz, cocktails and food available. Harlem has changed so much, I would never have known the history without a guide such as Doris. I felt completely cared for and safe on our walk with her.
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Briancl6306cx
Sep 11, 2025
Harlem tour with Doris - We were the only people on the tour, so got a great "one on two" experience. Doris was very attentive and caring when my partner temporarily felt faint. Doris had excellent knowledge of Harlem and we saw some talented musicians to boot in a couple of small venues. Great to get an insight to such an important area!
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Michael_s
Sep 27, 2025
Interesting Harlem - Doris was very knowledgeable and friendly. She covered many aspects of Harlem’s origins, history, personalities, and architecture.
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Paula_b
Sep 12, 2025
Jazzy Harlem Tour - It is a small group walking tour of Harlem. The meeting point is right in front of the Apollo which is now under construction. So a bit confusing. The history of Harlem while walking through the area enriched the experience. We made it to two of the jazz spots they were both great. The guide is from the area and we felt very safe and comfortable . We will be back and I would do this tour again.
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Adi_f
Apr 5, 2026
Classic tourist trap - Worst tour ever ,took us to a house Basment and called it “club “ and we had to pay 10$ on top ,so 60$ entry for a house Basment , for that money we could get a vip seats at the blue note jazz club down town not someone house Basment , total waste of money avoid this tourist trap
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).