Central Harlem African-American Culture Walking Tour | 2 hours

82 Reviews | New York City
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Central Harlem African-American Culture Walking Tour
2 Adults x $30.00
$60.00
Approx Total
$60.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guided tour by licensed tour guide and Harlem resident
  • Gratuities

Overview

Considered the Mecca for African-Americans at the turn of the century, Central Harlem is home to Jazz, Lindy Hop and Swing, and continues today to be one of Harlem’s most vibrant for the arts, dining and shopping.

Meeting points

The tour guide will be in front of the Capital One Bank, 700 St Nicholas Avenue, on the NE corner. Directions to the meeting point: Take the UPTOWN A, B, C ,D subway lines to the 145th Street Station. Use the 145th Street to exit station.

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Itinerary

  • Apollo Theater

    Learn about Central Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights era, as well as the current developments of the area. Stroll around the 125th street shopping corridor, visit the African Market in Little Senegal, and see stately homes and architecture in the historic district. See and learn about the Apollo Theater, Speaker’s Corner, Hotel Theresa and other sites contributing to the rich and diverse history and legacy of Harlem.

  • Harlem (Pass By)

    The route runs from 145th Street to 125th Street in Harlem. Some sites includes Harlem School of the Arts, Strivers Row, Harlem Hospital Murals, Schomburg Center, Astor Place, 125th Street-Apollo Theater.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This is a walking tour. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
  • This tour focuses on neighborhood history. It does not include visit to church or music.
  • Tour may be moderately difficult for the physically challenged.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

82 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    63
  • 4 stars
    12
  • 3 stars
    3
  • 2 stars
    1
  • 1 star
    3

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 63 reviews with 5 stars

Outstanding

Published on Jan, 2025

Outstanding tour! I feel like we got extra time and special treatment! Wonderful information about the history of the neighborhood.

Great to see the settling spot

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour was amazing. The guide was very insightful and let us take our time but kept a good pace. Harlem is beautiful. He gave a great recommendation to eat at after the tour. Thank you

Great Harlem Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

We loved this tour. George was a great guide. As a resident of the neighbourhood he combined history with personal experience. It was enlightening to see such an interesting part of Manhattan and understand more about it's development, ups and downs (and ups) and learn more about the inhabitants of the area and their impact in history. Thoroughly enjoyed the content and loved George.

Amazing walking tour of Harlem

Published on Sep, 2024

This walking tour was fantastic. The tour guide, George was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. We learned a lot about the history and cultural aspects of Harlem. I would strongly recommend this tour.

Fantastic Experience in Harlem

Published on Sep, 2024

The Harlem tour was fantastic. George our Guide treated us like family and was extremely knowledgeable about Harlems history, sights and culture. Highlights were Hamiltons summer house, Apollo Theater, small music bar and the row house residential neighborhood. Definately will do the tour again with George on next trip to NYC !

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