Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir

New York City, USA
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Discover the heart of Harlem on a guided walking tour through its most iconic streets, landmarks, and cultural institutions. Learn about Harlem’s rich African American history, architecture, music, and civil rights legacy, with an optional Sunday gospel choir experience available as an add-on.

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Harlem Highlights Walking Tour
Recorrido por Harlem español
Harlem +Coro Gospel en español
Walking Tour + Gospel Choir

What's included

  • Small-group experience for a more personal and engaging tour
  • Optional Sunday Gospel Choir Experience (1 hour) available as an add-on on Sundays only
  • Exterior visits to famous institutions and neighborhood highlights
  • Visits to iconic Harlem locations, including historic districts, landmarks, and cultural sites
  • Guided Harlem walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide
  • Insightful storytelling about Harlem’s history, culture, architecture, music and civil rights legacy
  • Subway fare to Harlem (must use a contactless credit/debit card, ApplePay / GooglePay, or OMNY card)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities - tips (optional)

What to expect

  1. Strivers' Row
    10m
    Walk through one of Harlem’s most elegant historic areas, known for its beautifully preserved brownstones and rich African American history, once home to prominent professionals, artists, and community leaders. (exterior visit only)
  2. Abyssinian Baptist Church
    10m
    Learn about one of Harlem’s most influential churches, a cornerstone of African American religious, social, and civil rights history, known for its powerful legacy and role in the Harlem community. (exterior visit only)
  3. 5m
    Discover a remarkable series of murals created during the Harlem Renaissance, celebrating African American history, resilience, and everyday life through powerful public art inside the hospital complex. (exterior visit only)
  4. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    8m
    Stop outside this world-renowned research center to learn about its role in preserving and celebrating Black history, literature, and culture, and its lasting impact on Harlem and the global African diaspora. (exterior visit only)
  5. 10m
    See this iconic row of late-19th-century homes, famous for their porches and front gardens, showcasing a unique architectural contrast within Harlem’s historic streetscape. (exterior visit only)
  6. Pass by
    Pass by the legendary soul food restaurant known as the Queen of Soul Food, a Harlem landmark deeply connected to the neighborhood’s culinary history and civil rights legacy. (exterior visit only)
  7. Pass by
    Pass by this popular Harlem restaurant and cultural hub, known for blending classic comfort food with modern flair and celebrating the neighborhood’s vibrant music and arts scene. (exterior visit only)
  8. 10m
    Learn about this important civic landmark named after the influential Harlem congressman, symbolizing political leadership, civil rights progress, and Harlem’s role in shaping modern American history. (exterior visit only)
  9. Apollo Theater
    15m
    Visit the exterior of the world-famous Apollo Theater and learn how it launched the careers of legendary artists and became a global symbol of Harlem’s music, culture, and creative legacy. (exterior visit only)
  10. 5m
    View the exterior of this historic Harlem theater and learn about its revival as a modern cultural venue, reflecting Harlem’s rich entertainment history and ongoing cultural renaissance. (exterior visit only)
  11. Pass by
    Learn about this legendary Harlem hotel, once known as the “Waldorf of Harlem,” famous for hosting civil rights leaders, international figures, and playing a key role during the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights era. (exterior visit only)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour guide will be easy to recognize, wearing a company uniform and/or holding a purple flag.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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