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The 12 NYC Jazz Tours That Earn Their Price

12 tours  ·  from $25 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 nyc jazz tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols - Boarding at Chelsea Piers and settling in
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NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

1.Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 568 reviews · 1h 30m · from $134Our pick

Cruise New York Harbor on a festive 1920s-style yacht with live jazz, carols, cocoa, cookies, drinks, and Statue of Liberty views.

“Fantastic live jazz band on board doing all the Christmas classics. Thoroughly enjoyed! Beautiful to see skyline and Statue of Liberty all lit up! Yummy cocktails and cookies too. Highly recommend.”

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NYC: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan - From Chelsea Piers to the harbor
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NYC: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan

2.Evening Jazz Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 1h 30m · from $134

Cruise New York Harbor at night on the yacht Manhattan with live jazz, skyline views, a drink, and close looks at Lady Liberty.

“Excellent time on our sunset cruise! We immensely enjoyed the music and conversations we had with others at nearby tables. The ride was perfect as we sailed into the sunset. This was ideal for our quick weekend getaway to NY. It was definitely an overall vibe!”

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Manhattan Evening Jazz Cruise - Inside the Wooden Yacht
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Manhattan Evening Jazz Cruise

3.Manhattan Evening Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Cruise Manhattan at night aboard a 1920s-style yacht with live jazz, skyline views, one included drink, and a close sail past Lady Liberty.

“Lovely view of the city for tourists or locals. Great music and service too. We have gone twice and will definitely be back!”

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New York City Sunset Jazz Sail aboard Clipper City - Setting out through lower New York Harbor
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New York City Sunset Jazz Sail aboard Clipper City

4.New York City Sunset Jazz Sail aboard Clipper City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Sail New York Harbor at sunset aboard Clipper City, with live jazz, skyline views, Lady Liberty, and a romantic 1-hour-45-minute outing.

“It was overall a beautiful trip on a beautiful evening. We met some very nice people, and the crew was very nice and accommodating . I do have two suggestions: 1) Although the space is tight, they need a third bartender behind the bar. All you need is one or two indecisive customers to back up the drink line. 2) The jazz duo was very good but they need a better sound system.”

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New York City: Harlem Jazz Tour - Walking through Harlem’s jazz district
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New York City: Harlem Jazz Tour

5.Harlem Jazz Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · 4 hours · from $118

Hear two live jazz sets, walk historic Harlem, meet musicians, and learn the neighborhood’s music story on this four-hour guided tour.

“Animated, informative, humorous and well-versed in the local history. Pure entertainment and definitely worth the effort to check out!”

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Evening Harlem Jazz Tour - The music portion can take several forms
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Evening Harlem Jazz Tour

7.Evening Harlem Jazz Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Walk Harlem’s 125th Street with a local guide, visit historic sites, and hear live jazz for $66 on this intimate evening tour.

“Felt comfortable with the guide from the very start! She was personable, informative, and helpful. I am going to Hamilton tonight based on her discounted app suggestion! You can tell she really enjoys what she does.”

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Harlem Jazz Series - The musicians matter more than the format
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Harlem Jazz Series

8.Harlem Jazz Series

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Hear live jazz in Harlem’s historic Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church, with intimate music, warm acoustics, and a $32.50 ticket.

“We had a wonderful time at the concert. The acoustics in the Mt St Morris Church we’re phenomenal! The pews were a little hard for our old bones. However, we made do.”

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New York City: Holiday Jazz Classic Motor Yacht Cruise - The Hudson River view from a moving salon
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New York City: Holiday Jazz Classic Motor Yacht Cruise

New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise - From One World Trade Center to Lower Manhattan
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New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise

10.New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Cruise New York Harbor on a 1920s-style boat with live jazz, holiday cookies, drinks, and unforgettable nighttime skyline views.

“Every part of this experience was top notch. The boat is clean and accommodating, the holiday decorations added to the spirit, the staff was delightful, the sights were beautiful and then there was the music …the jazz was SUPERB!! There was a great selection of drinks and the cookies were tasty!! I chose this experience based on the amazing reviews so I wanted to add another so you would not wait to book this delightful holiday experience! Book it with friends for a lovely evening out!!”

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NYC: Sunset Jazz Sail aboard the 'Clipper City' - The First Views Across New York Harbor
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NYC: Sunset Jazz Sail aboard the ‘Clipper City’

11.Sunset Jazz Sail aboard the ‘Clipper City’

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 34 reviews · 1h 30m · from $146

Review the 90-minute Clipper City jazz sail for sunset views, Statue of Liberty photos, cocktails, value, meeting tips, and drawbacks.

“The view was excellent. Better communication on the included wine… and maybe if someone walked the ship with wine to serve instead of having couples split up to get the wine at the bar. Jazz band only played less than half the time. Staff was friendly, when we saw them. Boat was clean and looked well-kept. Beautiful views. Great date night.”

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New York Harbor Wine and Jazz Sail aboard Clipper City - Wine, jazz, and the rhythm of the harbor
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New York Harbor Wine and Jazz Sail aboard Clipper City

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