Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour: Birthplace of Hip-Hop Culture
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132 Ratings
New York

Embark on a journey through Harlem to explore the locations that fostered and influenced hip-hop culture. New York, the cradle of hip-hop, invites you to a walking tour that offers a hip-hop perspective of the renowned Harlem district. Experience it through the eyes of hip-hop’s originators, enriched with their unique stories.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hush Hip Hop Tours - You can’t see the best of Harlem from behind the window, so put it in park and pound the pavement on this 2-hour New York Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour.

View a multimedia event to learn the history of New York City in a digitized 3-screen production telling the story of how the city grew into the world’s greatest urban center. Then put on some comfortable shoes to take a leisurely hip-hop stroll through the Mecca of the hip-hop culture.

Check out the sites of Dip Set, Harlem’s oldest record shops, the legendary Apollo Theater, numerous clubs, plus learn the rich musical and political history. Join your guides and share your thoughts about life in the Big City and Walk it Out!

This Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is suitable for all ages, hip-hop enthusiasts, those interested in the Foundation of the Culture and return visitors to New York City. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience with a perspective and focus which can only be shown by the Grand Masters of hip-hop. The Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is family friendly and great for any age group and cultural background with an appreciation of old school and new school hip-hop music.

What's Included
  • Hip-Hop historian tour guide
  • 2-hour walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Tour is operated in rain or shine
Location
1220 5th Ave
5th Avenue
Entrance to the Museum of the City of New York
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David_w
May 28, 2024
Great Tour - Mighty Mike C was a great tour guide. He shared great history, insight and funny stories all throughout the tour not only about hip hop but Harlem as well. Would definitely recommend!
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Kiamseong_h
May 27, 2024
Mike C was our guide, and... - Mike C was our guide, and he was great. He brings his hip hop energy, and ensured we remembered the stories he shared. Tour last about 2.5 hours, and I went away learning so much more about hip hop than I thought I would for a tour. Highly recommended.
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Maudp248
May 9, 2024
Don't hesitate, book this tour! - This tour was fun and interesting! We learned a lot. Mike C made the whole group participate in a pleasant way. Will be remembered.
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Nicola_h
Apr 9, 2024
A must do tour - Would really recommend this tour. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and that presented the history of hiphop in an engaging way.
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Louise_l
Apr 2, 2024
The best time in the footsteps of hip hop history and culture - We had an awesome time with our very fun and energetic guide RayZa. Who toke us through the hip hip history and culture in Harlem on a very sunny day. Music, rap, breakdance and beatboxing on the streets, and very authentic.
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Beatriz_v
Apr 1, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Michael and his collegue are super!!! Fanny and interesting experience. Harlem is a good quarters. I appreciate all
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Cameron_k
Mar 26, 2024
Fantastic Tour of Harlem! - This tour was fantastic! Our guide RayZa brought great energy and passion - he clearly loves the neighborhood and the subject and was great at conveying that to the tour. One of the best tours I have experienced: it brought the neighborhood to life and was a real view of the city outside the high traffic tourist areas. RayZa was also great with the kids on the tour and worked hard to include them. Highly recommend this tour!
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Paal_w
Apr 14, 2024
Very enthusiastic guide! - Our guide was very passionate about his neighborhood. We wanted to take the Bronx tour, but it wasn’t available
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Martijn_j
May 24, 2024
No guide - no show - Tour was bookable , and 2 couples did . Tourguide never came , and reaction of the staff was 45 min after the start time Oh no ! Need to look seriously in their online business
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Melissa_b
May 15, 2024
Tour cancelled - Our tour was cancelled at the last minute. The guide was sick and there were no substitutes. Very disappointed.
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