Harlem Juke Joint Tour

A Harlem Jazz Tour – An Insider’s Small-Group Experience

Not a cookie-cutter tour. That’s not you, and that’s not us.
With over 25 years of experience and #1 rankings on TripAdvisor for New York nightlife, Big Apple Jazz takes you deep into Harlem’s underground clubs and speakeasies for a night of unforgettable live music and sightseeing.

Your expert guide is part of the uptown scene and customizes every itinerary to the night’s best players and venues. No two tours are ever alike — just like jazz music itself.

Tour Highlights

• Live Jazz in Harlem’s Hidden Clubs – at least 2 venues per night, featuring Harlem legends and rising stars
• Stories & Landmarks – Cotton Club, Savoy Ballroom, Minton’s Playhouse, Apollo Theater, Tree of Hope, and more - hear about it all
• Interactive Fun – Join a jam, mingle, celebrate a birthday, or relax into the music
• Family-Friendly – All ages welcome

Tour Details

• When: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Where: Meet at Silvana Café, 300 W 116th St, NYC (Your guide will provide updates, so please look for personalized emails)
• Included: Admission charges & transportation between clubs
• Not Included: Food & drinks (available for purchase). Bring cash for tipping musicians, guide, and servers.

Why Choose Us

• 25+ years guiding jazz lovers in Harlem
• 90% Excellent reviews on TripAdvisor
• Flexible itineraries tailored nightly. We know which clubs are swinging
• Access to hidden clubs and speakeasies even locals rely on us for insider tips
• Join the jam if you play or sing

Come Experience Harlem

Hear Harlem’s finest vocalists, horn players, pianists, and organists in the tradition of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, and Miles Davis. From century-old members’ clubs to new haunts on their way to legend status, every night in Harlem is alive with history and music — and you’ll be right in the middle of it.