Overview
Known for jazz, 18th and Vine was the focal point of black life in the Heart of America during era of Jim Crow Segregation and the origin of Kansas City's cultural identity. Tour includes live jazz and has African American perspective of history one generation removed from the Civil Rights Movement.
The featured tour guide Historian, Erik Stafford, was born and raised in Kansas City, heart and soul of America
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Live Jazz
Professional Guide
food and drink
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Underneath the Blue Room sign on 18th and Vine
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Mutual Musicians Foundation
30 min
Listed as a national historic landmark, this location is where Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie first played for each other. Together they created a new genre of music known as Be Bop. The music filled the ears of Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton and Amiri Baraka as they were planning boycotts and protest against police brutality. The sound ushered in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Kansas City
30 min
Birthplace of the Negro Leagues
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The Blue Room
30 min
Live jazz is featured at the venue located inside the American Jazz Museum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Can I cancel Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
Underneath the Blue Room sign on 18th and Vine
What's included?
- Live Jazz
- Professional Guide
What's not included?
- food and drink
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mutual Musicians Foundation, The Blue Room.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Erik Stafford
