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Private Harlem Soul Food and Jazz Evening Tour
New York City, USA
- 5 hours
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Delve into the musical legacy of Harlem with an exclusive insider’s jazz tour plus a live show at one of the neighborhood’s iconic venues. See Harlem landmarks like the Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom, and savor a preshow meal of soul food at Sylvia’s restaurant. After dinner, head to one of Harlem’s hottest nightspots for a live show featuring a 1920s swing ensemble or a modern rhythm and blues or jazz act.
- Nightlife tour of Harlem including dinner, drinks, and a jazz show
- Learn about the history of the Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom
- Savor a home-style meal at Sylvia’s, a legendary soul food restaurant
- Delight in jazz music at a venue like the famous Cotton Club
What's Included
- Knowledgeable and professional guide
- Cover charge for the Jazz club
- Family-style Soul Food dinner
- Gratuities
- Drinks (during dinner)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Harlem Spirituals690 8th Ave #2, New York, NY 10036, USA
Start time
07:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Experience an unforgettable night out in the Big Apple with a Harlem jazz tour. Meet your guide in Times Square in the evening, then ride up north to Harlem while learning about the legends and legacy that made the neighborhood central to the evolution of jazz and blues.
Drive by musical landmarks like the Apollo Theater, which has hosted luminaries like James Brown, Sarah Vauhan and Ella Fitzgerald. See the site of the original Cotton Club, the Savoy Ballroom and Minton’s Playhouse — considered the birthplace of bebop.
Dig into a family-style dinner at Sylvia’s restaurant — famous for down-home cooking created by the ‘Queen of Soul Food.’ Savor southern-inspired favorites like fried chicken, BBQ ribs, collard greens, cornbread and black-eyed peas.
With your belly full of comfort food, follow your guide to a local nightclub to hear some of New York City’s best live jazz. Monday nights, step back in time at the reincarnated Cotton Club for a 1920s-style swing session featuring a 12-piece band and free dance lesson. On other nights, soak up the stylings of contemporary jazz and rhythm and blues acts at other local hotspots. Your tour includes two complementary cocktails during the show.
At the end of the toe-tapping, finger-snapping show, you’ll be dropped off back in Times Square around midnight.
Drive by musical landmarks like the Apollo Theater, which has hosted luminaries like James Brown, Sarah Vauhan and Ella Fitzgerald. See the site of the original Cotton Club, the Savoy Ballroom and Minton’s Playhouse — considered the birthplace of bebop.
Dig into a family-style dinner at Sylvia’s restaurant — famous for down-home cooking created by the ‘Queen of Soul Food.’ Savor southern-inspired favorites like fried chicken, BBQ ribs, collard greens, cornbread and black-eyed peas.
With your belly full of comfort food, follow your guide to a local nightclub to hear some of New York City’s best live jazz. Monday nights, step back in time at the reincarnated Cotton Club for a 1920s-style swing session featuring a 12-piece band and free dance lesson. On other nights, soak up the stylings of contemporary jazz and rhythm and blues acts at other local hotspots. Your tour includes two complementary cocktails during the show.
At the end of the toe-tapping, finger-snapping show, you’ll be dropped off back in Times Square around midnight.
Harlem
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Cotton Club
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Apollo Theater (Pass By)
Harlem
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Harlem Spirituals - New York Visions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.0
127 reviews
GERARD_C, Oct 2019
We were the group of four francophone people to participate in this activity. We were driven to Harlem by the subway, but we did not visit anything in this part of the city except for a station in front of the Apollo Theater. The speaker did not explain anything about Harlem's story, her sociology, or the jazz music that characterizes this mythical place. We have heard only a few anecdotes without interest and off topic for the most part. The meal was correct, but would not have exceeded 35 to 40 dollars per person if it had not been included. We arrived in the cabaret at 9:40 pm. We were particularly badly settled, tight in a room where it was very hot. The guide did not introduce us to the musicians. The band seemed very good but we only heard it for 30 minutes. 158 euros for so little, is abusive. We would not have needed a provider to book us a table at a restaurant in Harlem, or to attend a jazz concert. This is what we will now advise to our knowledge departing for New York.
782melodyb, Oct 2019
Extremely knowledgeable regarding Harlem; very pleasant personality; enjoyed the music and atmosphere; food excellent!
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Dear 782 Mel,
Thank you for your excellent review of our Harlem Soul Food and Jazz tour. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the evening! Your vote means a lot to us.
Best regards,
Erika Elisabeth
Vice President
Harlem Spirituals / New York Visions
staci_k, Jul 2019
There was no evening tour, if you call a 5 min trip to Apollo one. Soul food was not good..highlight was a banana desert thats it..Jazz show,, boring..to loud and if it wasnt for tour group in attendance place would be empty. Save your money , do not go!!..
Kristina S, Jun 2019
We had a great time, much thanks to the fantastik tour guide Duane(?). With plenty of positive energy he guided us thru the American history all the way to Harlem and Silvias resturant, yummi, and Paris Blues jazzclub.
Kristina S, May 2019
An unforgettable evening!
Much thanks to our excellent tour guide Duane(?).
Full of positive energy he guided us thru American history all the way to Harlem and Silvias soul food, yummie, and then to Sams Paris Blues and Jazz jam.
Linda G, Oct 2017
This tour was one of the highlights of my holiday, what a wonderful night and great tour guide. The food was fabulous and the jazz club, well I never thought that with my 2 left feet that I would ever get up and dance, but so glad I did it was so much fun it still brings a smile to my face whenever I think about it.
JeanMarie_D, Oct 2017
I would do this tour again when in NYC! Our tour leader, Sylvia's soul food restaurant and the music, show and dancers at the Cotton Club were all amazing!
Robert_C, Oct 2017
This was with out doubt the highlight of our trip to New York . We made our way to pickup point we're we did a ride to Harlem looking at the area. Quite nice ,some interesting places to see .Then we went for original soul food at a restaurant which was yummy.everyone enjoyed the meal . Then on to the Cotton Club we're we had a fabulous time .great entertainment dancing and singing all night . The gentlemen got everyone involved ,we loved it .There were single ladies on the tour too and they were up dancing all night. Can,t praise it enough .If you like a good evening singing and being entertained it,s the tour for you .
Roy O, Jul 2017
Guided bustrip from Midtown to Harlem with a great guide imforming us what is to know in the area we passed by. Stop at at Sylvia's in Harlem serving great soul food- chicken - ribs - fish and a delicious banana dessert. Stop at Apollo Theatre and finishing off in Cotton Club to listen to great jazz music and watchng a fantastic tap dance show. Highly recommended trip- good value!
Chia Yu Tam, Jun 2017
This tour is a HUGE disappointment. The restaurant we went to gave us very little food, we had trouble sharing the portion between 12 people. The jazz bar they took us to had no cover charge. The music was not that good at all. Anybody off the street could have come in and sit down for free. We ended up leaving early because it was so boring. We just can't justify paying 175 per person for the evening.
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