Greenwich Village Jazz Crawl

Walking Tour • 2 diverse underground clubs

by Big Apple Jazz Tours· New York, NY
From$130

What to Expect

Greenwich Village Jazz Crawl – An Intimate Small-Group Walking Tour

This is a true Greenwich Village experience.
With over 25 years of expertise and top reviews on TripAdvisor, Big Apple Jazz takes you below the winding streets of this charming neighborhood to discover the Village’s hidden jazz joints and speakeasies.

Your expert guide is part of the NYC jazz scene and curates the night’s itinerary for the best underground clubs and bands performing that evening. No two tours are ever alike — just like jazz itself.

Tour Highlights

  • Live Jazz in at least 2 Hidden Clubs – hours of music, featuring NYC masters and innovators
  • Stories & History – Learn about seminal clubs like The Village Gate, Sweet Basil’s, Café Bohemia (where Mingus, Blakey, and Miles introduced new compositions), and Café Society (Billie Holiday’s downtown debut, where she premiered her iconic song, Strange Fruit)
  • Interactive Experience – No lines, no crowds — just amazing music up close. Meet musicians, enjoy the energy, and even catch a wild Tuesday Trad Jazz Jam Session.
  • Cultural Insights – Explore how Village artists, and activists and musicians like Bob Dylan changed the world

Tour Details

  • When: Tours start around 6:30 PM
  • Where: Meeting in the West Village (next to the historic Village Vanguard)
  • Included: All cover charges at clubs
  • Not Included: Food & beverages. Bring extra cash for tipping musicians, guide, and servers.

Important Notes

  • Meals are hard to come by in current Village jazz clubs — we recommend eating before the tour.
  • Drinks are available for purchase inside each venue. One drink minimum often applies - non-alcoholic beverages available
  • If you need to bring a larger group, or tour on a different night of the week, please get in touch. We will always try to accommodate you

Why Choose Us

  • 25+ years guiding jazz lovers in the Village
  • Top-rated on TripAdvisor and trusted worldwide
  • Flexible itineraries customized to each night’s best performers
  • Exclusive access to the Village’s below-the-radar jazz scene

Come Experience Greenwich Village

Step into the neighborhood that gave the world legends, revolutions, and timeless music. From Billie Holiday to Charlie Parker, from Café Society to today’s underground clubs, the Village’s jazz story is alive — and you’ll be right in the middle of it.

Address

200 Central Park South, #16J, New York, NY, 10019

Pricing

Person · All Ages$130

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.

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