On this VIP experience, view the historic homes of jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Waller and Count Basie; Then enjoy a special “behind the scenes” visit to the home of Louis Armstrong where you will view rare artifacts and be treated to a private house tour of his residence with exclusive home audio recordings from the King of Jazz himself.
You begin your trip with a journey to Addisleigh Park on a jazz bus tour where you will learn the history of jazz, view historic jazz performance videos and images, play games and trivia. Then enjoy a walking tour of Addisleigh Park in NYC, where you will see the former homes of Count Basie, Lena Horne, Fats Waller, Mercer Ellington, James Brown and more. End your tour with a private guided experience at the Louis Armstrong House including viewing the rooms where he lived with his wife, seeing rare artifacts and hearing the private audio recordings of Louis Armstrong.
Meeting/pick-up point: Central Park Entrance, at the corner of West 59th and Central Park West, at Columbus circle near the column with fountain and golden statue.
Duration: Three and a half hours.
Start/opening time: Between 9am and 9.30am.
Languages: English.
Others: Jazz Bus Tours require a 10 person minimum or tour will be rescheduled.