Private or Group | Jazz Giants of Queens: From Ella Fitzgerald to Louis Armstrong

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private

⌛ Duration: 4 hours

Step into the soulful heart of Queens and trace the footsteps of America’s greatest jazz legends on our Jazz Giants of Queens tour. Journey through the storied Addisleigh Park neighborhood—once home to icons like Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Lena Horne, and more—before immersing yourself in the world of Louis Armstrong with an exclusive visit to his beautifully preserved home and museum.

Tour Highlights:

  • Historic Addisleigh Park Walk:
    Stroll through the leafy streets of Addisleigh Park, a landmark neighborhood where jazz royalty and African American trailblazers made their homes. Discover the untold stories, vibrant history, and cultural impact of this unique Queens community.

  • Louis Armstrong House Museum:
    Enjoy guided access to the legendary Louis Armstrong House, a National Historic Landmark. Explore the intimate rooms, personal artifacts, and musical memorabilia that offer a rare glimpse into Armstrong’s daily life and enduring legacy.

  • Jazz Heritage Storytelling:
    Hear captivating tales of Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and other jazz luminaries who shaped the sound and soul of American music. Our expert, bilingual guides bring these stories to life with passion and insight.

  • Inclusive, Award-Winning Experience:
    Led by licensed local guides with expertise in music history and NYC’s cultural heritage. Bilingual guide options (English/Spanish) available for a welcoming, accessible experience.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path:
    Go beyond Manhattan’s jazz clubs and discover the hidden neighborhoods where jazz history was truly made.

  • Perfect for Music Lovers:
    Ideal for jazz enthusiasts, history buffs, students, and anyone seeking an authentic NYC cultural adventure.

  • All-Inclusive:
    Includes admission to the Louis Armstrong House Museum and guided neighborhood exploration.

What’s Included

  • Guided walking tour of Addisleigh Park’s jazz heritage sites

  • Admission and guided tour at the Louis Armstrong House Museum

  • Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish; additional languages upon request)

  • Small group and private tour options available

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Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

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