Harlem Walking Tour
2.5 hours
Max 5 people
New York City, USA
About this activity
Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map.
Highlights
- Walk past Abyssinian Baptist Church.
- Take a selfie in front of Apollo Theater.
- Learn how Striver's Row got its name.
- See brownstone homes.
Full description
Although world-famous, Harlem may just be New York's best-kept secret with some of the city's most interesting architecture, food, music, and people.
Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years.
This has resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes, and eating establishments.
Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map.
And where Fidel Castro slept after being kicked out of a midtown hotel for having chickens in his room.
Come hungry, if you want to treat yourself to some great soul food after the tour!
We'll also show you some places where you could visit to experience a live gospel service.
Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years.
This has resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes, and eating establishments.
Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map.
And where Fidel Castro slept after being kicked out of a midtown hotel for having chickens in his room.
Come hungry, if you want to treat yourself to some great soul food after the tour!
We'll also show you some places where you could visit to experience a live gospel service.
Included / Excluded
- Licenced Local Tour Guide
- Digital Ticket
- Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals
- Food
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is in English.
- This is not a food tour.
- 2 hours and 15 minutes in duration
- The booking fee is optional.
Know before you go
- Participants must book in advance.
- Tour is in English.
- Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund