Greenwich Village Jazz Crawl
ID: GYG29378-34545
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Country: United States
Country: United States
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a relaxed walking tour of the great Greenwich Village jazz scene in New York and visit swinging jazz joints and speakeasies. Watch three spectacular live shows, learn about the history of jazz, and meet local musicians in the company of a guide.
Discover the history and modern day jazz scene in New York on a leisurely walking tour of Greenwich Village. In the company of an expert jazz guide, visit the best clubs and see the best bands performing live - all cover charges are included in the tour price.
Move from club to club (typically 3 clubs per night) seeking out the energy for which the Village jazz scene is famous. Your guide will point out defunct clubs from jazz history, such as the Cafe Society, where Billie Holiday made her downtown debut, as well as other long gone clubs like Sweet Basil's, The Village Gate, and Cafe Bohemia, where Charles Mingus, Art Blakey and Miles Davis once introduced their latest compositions.
Sign up for a Monday night tour and see New York's oldest jazz joint to hear yesterday's trad’ jazz performed to salty perfection.
The tour ends smack in the middle of the best jazz scene in New York, where your guide will help you get to the next club on your own, or back to your hotel if you prefer. You're also invited to keep the party going at a jazz supper club in the neighborhood (tickets available at checkout).
Discover the history and modern day jazz scene in New York on a leisurely walking tour of Greenwich Village. In the company of an expert jazz guide, visit the best clubs and see the best bands performing live - all cover charges are included in the tour price.
Move from club to club (typically 3 clubs per night) seeking out the energy for which the Village jazz scene is famous. Your guide will point out defunct clubs from jazz history, such as the Cafe Society, where Billie Holiday made her downtown debut, as well as other long gone clubs like Sweet Basil's, The Village Gate, and Cafe Bohemia, where Charles Mingus, Art Blakey and Miles Davis once introduced their latest compositions.
Sign up for a Monday night tour and see New York's oldest jazz joint to hear yesterday's trad’ jazz performed to salty perfection.
The tour ends smack in the middle of the best jazz scene in New York, where your guide will help you get to the next club on your own, or back to your hotel if you prefer. You're also invited to keep the party going at a jazz supper club in the neighborhood (tickets available at checkout).
Highlights
- Discover hidden jazz clubs in The Village
- Learn the history of jazz in New York
- See where Billie Holiday became famous
- Hear live jazz in 3 different clubs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Formal dress is not required. Dress for comfort as you will be out in the open as well as in hot or cold clubs. These tours run in all kinds of weather. There will be some walking (up to 10 city blocks at a time) and subway stairs involved in the tour
• Photography is encouraged, but only of the musicians, not the other patrons and neighbors. Of course, friendships arise on this tour and photographs among friends is always okay
• Please note that this tour can be fitted to your particular interests, so please let your guide know what you like and hope to learn about the Village scene
55 Bar, 55 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014
• Photography is encouraged, but only of the musicians, not the other patrons and neighbors. Of course, friendships arise on this tour and photographs among friends is always okay
• Please note that this tour can be fitted to your particular interests, so please let your guide know what you like and hope to learn about the Village scene
55 Bar, 55 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.