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Central Harlem Tour: Explore African-American Culture
4.6
88 Ratings
New York
Regarded as an African-American hub during the beginning of the 20th century, Central Harlem is the birthplace of Jazz, Lindy Hop, and Swing. Today, it still shines as one of the most lively parts of Harlem for arts, food, and retail.
Regarded as an African-American hub during the beginning of the 20th century, Central Harlem is the birthplace of Jazz, Lindy Hop, and Swing. Today, it still shines as one of the most lively parts of Harlem for arts, food, and retail.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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,…
- 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 - 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.
What's Included
- Guided tour by licensed guide & local Harlem resident
- Guided tour by licensed guide & local Harlem resident
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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.
Location
700 St Nicholas Ave
Saint Nicholas Avenue
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(88 Ratings)
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862feliciaa
Mar 10, 2025
Highly recommended - Wow. This was a great tour, I highly recommend. William was amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable and completely flexible and accommodating to the needs of our group. The walking was a nice easy pace and we learned so much about history, culture, and even architecture.
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Avivai2018
Feb 8, 2025
Fantastic- not to miss! - William was a fantastic guide who taught us so much about the history and culture of Harlem through the decades. Highly recommended!
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Kristen_m
Jan 19, 2025
Outstanding - Outstanding tour! I feel like we got extra time and special treatment! Wonderful information about the history of the neighborhood.
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Jordanwg8761ys
Nov 17, 2024
Great to see the settling spot - 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
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965arlingtonc
Oct 24, 2024
Great Harlem Tour - 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.
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Bryan
Sep 22, 2024
Amazing walking tour of Harlem - 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.
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Thomasss6012sj
Sep 13, 2024
Fantastic Experience in Harlem - 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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Paul_s
Oct 22, 2024
Great guide - Our guide, George, was great. The tour was very informative and took in a lot of important locations. George provided local context. Would highly recommend.
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Lauren
Mar 18, 2025
Poor Tour with minimal content - Really poor tour, very slow pace, few sites visited and with minimal explanation that would have been readily available from a guide book. Tour guide was nice but provided minimal content, no history, no culture. A big shame as was really looking forward to feeling the vibes of Harlem. Not a fun or enriching experience. Completely soulless.
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Irit_l
Oct 20, 2024
Don’t go!!! - The tour was boring!
The guide didn’t explain much, walked slowly and almost didn’t talk!
Even when he spoke he didn’t remember all the details.
I’m talking tours all the time, this one was my worst ever!
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