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Hip-Hop Tour: Explore NYC's Cultural Roots
4.8
431 Ratings
New York
If you’re a fan of hip-hop or curious about the unseen facets of NYC, embark on a journey with a trailblazer of hip-hop! This unique experience, which is appropriate for all ages, offers an engaging cultural voyage through Manhattan, Harlem, and the Bronx, unveiling the real essence of hip-hop.
If you’re a fan of hip-hop or curious about the unseen facets of NYC, embark on a journey with a trailblazer of hip-hop! This unique experience, which is appropriate for all ages, offers an engaging cultural voyage through Manhattan, Harlem, and the Bronx, unveiling the real essence of hip-hop.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hush Hip Hop Tours - The original Hip-Hop sightseeing experience
- Harlem - Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.
- Apollo Theater - The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem. Walk of Fame
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Bronx - The Birthplace of Hip Hop
1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Hush Hip Hop Tours - The original Hip-Hop sightseeing experience
- Harlem - Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.
- Apollo Theater - The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem. Walk of Fame
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Bronx - The Birthplace of Hip Hop
1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY
What's Included
- Live entertainment
- Celebrity guide
- Autographs
- Transport by luxury coach
- Live entertainment
- Celebrity guide
- Autographs
- Transport by luxury coach
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Luggage or stroller storage
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Luggage or stroller storage
Additional Information
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Lunch is not included but available for purchase. Vendors accept cash only so please plan accordingly
- Tours do not include a lunch stop
- During the months of January through March reconfirmation is required due to uncertainty of New York City’s weather conditions.
- Contact us directly before purchasing for booking with…
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Lunch is not included but available for purchase. Vendors accept cash only so please plan accordingly
- Tours do not include a lunch stop
- During the months of January through March reconfirmation is required due to uncertainty of New York City’s weather conditions.
- Contact us directly before purchasing for booking with a service dog.
- One (1) infant per group may receive complimentary admission; additional infants will require a paid child ticket.
- Strollers, car seats, buggies and luggage cannot be accommodated, as storage space is not available.
- Assisted walking devices, including walkers and wheelchairs, cannot be accommodated on this tour. For guests requiring accessibility support, we recommend exploring our private tour offerings, which can be tailored to individual needs.
Location
1220 5th Ave
5th Avenue
In front of the Museum of the City of New York
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
4.8
(431 Ratings)
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Martijnt657
Feb 21, 2026
Very good customer service - We booked the tour, but due to personal circumstances we could not participate. We called Hush Tours and they really did their best to provide alternatives for us.
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Yasmin_m
Feb 18, 2026
The best tour - It was an amazing tour and so glad I did it! It was me and my son and we both had so much fun and learnt so much! Mikey d was a great tour guide, he engaged with everyone from the kids to the adults and really had a laugh, the driver was also really knowledgeable and lovely too.
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Aidyt2017
Jan 28, 2026
Raysa sharp - This trip was unreal. Rayza is sharper than a razer... loved this .. big shouts from the Belfast brothers. Highly recommended..
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P5167zvan
Jan 24, 2026
Harlem and Bronx bus tour MUST DO - Couple from London, UK
Absolutely amazing tour with our guy Rayza, big hip hop fan and it gave me chills to go to the birth place of hip hop.
Rayza was full of energy even though it was -8! Tunes in the bus were on point and Rayza had so many facts and cool stories for us. He looked after us so well and hes always got a home in London now.
Really love this company cus we booked a walking tour but then it was scheduled to be a storm and they got in touch with us 3 days before and planned a new tour for us, earlier than the one we booked. We didn't even need to ask. Thats top planning.
Also really good if you aint a huge hip hop head my husband is not as into it as me and he loved the tour and learned loads about the culture.
Also shoutout my guy rayza cus he knew my guy giggs in london, TALKIN THE HARDEST
We will be back for the brooklyn tour, love x
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Hripsime_b
Dec 24, 2025
Hush Hip Hop Tours is LEGENDARY - Hush Hip Hop Tours is an absolute must-do if you love hip hop culture. This isn’t some watered-down tourist experience, this is the real, raw, authentic history of hip hop told the right way.
RayZa was a dope-ass MC host with serious knowledge, energy, and presence. From the moment the tour started, he had us locked in with stories, facts, and that true hip hop spirit. You can tell he lives and breathes the culture, not just talking about it, but representing it.
The tour takes you straight to the birthplace of hip hop, showing you raw, iconic locations you’d never find on your own. Every stop felt meaningful, from historic battle sites to places tied to classic music moments. It wasn’t just history, it was a living timeline of hip hop’s roots and evolution.
What really sets this tour apart is how interactive and real it feels. You’re not just listening—you’re experiencing the culture, the struggle, the creativity, and the legacy that built hip hop from the ground up.
If you’re a true hip hop head, or even just want to understand where the culture really came from, Hush Hip Hop Tours delivers on every level. Major respect to RayZa and the whole team for keeping the culture alive and unfiltered.
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Hripsime
Dec 24, 2025
Hush Hip Hop Tours is LEGENDA - Hush Hip Hop Tours is an absolute must-do if you love hip hop culture. This isn’t some watered-down tourist experience, this is the real, raw, authentic history of hip hop told the right way.
RayZa was a dope-ass MC host with serious knowledge, energy, and presence. From the moment the tour started, he had us locked in with stories, facts, and that true hip hop spirit. You can tell he lives and breathes the culture, not just talking about it, but representing it.
The tour takes you to the birthplace of hip hop, showing you raw, iconic locations you’d never find on your own. Every stop felt meaningful, from historic battle sites to places tied to classic music moments. It wasn’t just history, it was a living timeline of hip hop’s roots and evolution.
What really sets this tour apart is how interactive and real it feels. You’re not just listening, you’re experiencing the culture, the struggle, the creativity, and the legacy that built hip hop from the ground up.
If you’re a true hip hop head, or even just want to understand where the culture really came from, Hush Hip Hop Tours delivers on every level. Major respect to RayZa and the whole team for keeping the culture alive and unfiltered.
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Stay17329945553
Dec 21, 2025
Immerse yourself in the real culture of HipHop - This was an incredible experience. Razor was the perfect host, him and the driver give you an unprecedented view on what life’s like in the hood. The knowledge of Hip Hop that these guys have is second to none. The culture you experience in such a short space of time really shows you what life’s like for people in Harlem and the Bronx. Loved every minute and learnt such a lot. Made us all feel like family.
11th of August 1973 a date I’ll remember for the rest of my life. Salute Razor you did the culture proud my brother 👊
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486uchei
Dec 17, 2025
Vibes - I came for the history but stayed for the vibes....honestly I was about 10-15 min late haha. Before I left my airbnb I called the Hush Hip Hop Tours contact number and communicated that I was running behind schedule. I asked whether it was still worth it to try to make the tour (typically most tours start promptly, understandably). The nice lady on the phone, who I believe was John's wife, encouraged me to still come out. If the group had left the meeting place, I'd still have a chance to meet them up at the Graffiti Hall of Fame. Low and behold, I was late and gave the contact number a call again. She helped direct me to the Graffiti Hall of Fame where I then met up with RayZa and John and the rest was history. Great group, amazing vibes, irreplaceable memories. Loved the energy RayZa brought throughout the tour and knowledge shared by him and John. From the apollo theater to Rucker Park to the birthplace of hip hop, I'm so happy that I was able to attend. Even got to bust a freestyle. Might be too late to ask for the photos and vids that were taken by RayZa that day but memories stay vivid in my mind. Thank you Hush Hip Hop Tours, definitely a highlight of my New York trip. All Love.
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Kevin_j
Dec 3, 2025
10 out of 10 - Mike C is the GOAT. Best tour ever! Showed us around and told us good stories. Very nice tour. Will come back
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Maik_r
Nov 23, 2025
RayZa rules :-) - This was by far the funniest, most exciting tour I have ever done. Why? Because our guide, RayZa, is from the hood, knows everyone, everything and makes you want to dive deep into the Hip Hop culture. You don‘t only see milestone sights that were and are important for the scene but also get many many stories that make you go Wow! Of course it helps when you are affine to the music - but even if you don‘t (I‘m a Gen-X Metallica fan), you are blown away by the energy boost. And if you are lucky, like us, you walk away with new friends (my two Canadian hip hopsters) you would have never met otherwise.
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