Private walking tour of Louis Armstrong's places with a concert

New York is known as the jazz capital of America thanks to legends such as the brilliant trumpeter and vocalist Louis "Sachmo" Armstrong. Join this exclusive tour to see famous jazz venues and learn about Armstrong's personal life and career. The journey begins in front of Jazz at Lincoln Center, one of the most popular jazz venues in New York, known for its acoustics and performances of the best jazz musicians. From there, you will go to Seventh Avenue to see Carnegie Hall, the legendary music hall where Louis Armstrong performed several times. This is also the place where in 1912 James Reese Europe and his Clef Club orchestra presented the monumental "Concert of Black Music". Continuing the tour, you will see famous Broadway theaters, such as the Winter Garden Theatre, and sparkling Times Square. Your personal guide will tell you about the history of jazz and share interesting facts and anecdotes about Armstrong, including episodes from his daily life in Queens, the creation of his greatest hits and friendship with other jazz legends. You will see the historic Hudson Theatre, which hosted the 1929 production of "Hot Chocolates" with Armstrong. The tour will end in the prestigious Birdland Jazz Club. Choose the extended 3-hour option to get tickets to the evening jazz concert after your walking tour. New York provides a platform for both living legends and tomorrow's stars. This option includes tickets to a concert in one of the best jazz venues in the city. Learn about the history of jazz during the day and enjoy an intimate live jazz performance in the evening.