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    Explore Kansas City Jazz & Civil Rights Walking Tour

    Walk Kansas City’s 12th Street for jazz, Bar-B-Q, and civil rights history

    5.0 stars• 8 reviews
    From$31/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 hours

    Includes

    Jazz and Bar-B-Q history

    Highlights

    Explore Kansas City’s 12th Street on a 1.5-hour, 1.5-mile walking trek focused on Charlie Parker and Sarah Rector. Start and finish at Gates Bar-B-Q as you learn how jazz, Bar-B-Q, and African American history shaped the city.
    • Start at Gates Plaza at 1221 Brooklyn in Kansas City, Missouri
    • Learn about Charlie Parker, Sarah Rector, and 12th Street’s jazz era
    • Visit Parade Park, St. Stephens Church, and a home of African American millionaires
    • Discover how the City Beautiful Movement impacted race relations
    • Hear the history of Kansas City Bar-B-Q and its connection to jazz

    What's Included

    • Guided history narration on Kansas City Bar-B-Q and jazz during segregation

    Things to know

    Children 17 and younger tour free under adult supervision, with a limit of two children per adult.

    Cancellation Policy

    Bookings are redeemable for one year, and are non-refundable.

    FAQs

    Yes. Children 17 and younger can join for free under adult supervision, with a limit of two children per adult.

    The tour starts and ends at Gates Bar-B-Q. The tour description notes a barbecue chicken special is available on Sundays at Gates Bar-B-Q with two sides.

    Meeting details

    1221 Brooklyn Kansas City, MO. 64127 Gates Bar-B-Q

    Experience provided by Kansas City Tour Company
    Experience provided by Kansas City Tour Company

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    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Erik was absolutely fantastic He knows so so much Our family had the best time and he took time to answer all our questions!

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    Deb Dusansky

    August 30, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Erik was absolutely fantastic He knows so so much Our family had the best time and he took time to answer all our questions!

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    Deb Dusansky

    August 30, 2025

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