Bronx Hip Hop Tour: Discover Culture's Hidden Origins
New York
Uncover the hidden origins of Bronx Hip Hop culture on this immersive tour. Explore forbidden graffiti train yards, meet the pioneers of the culture, witness breakdancing and rap shows, and visit the historical Kool Herc party and Universal Hip Hop Museum. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Hip Hop Museum - We would spend time in the Museum and see all the sights and collections.
  • Bronx - You visit the Projects of Afrikan Bambaataa and the Zulu organization. You be in a book signing event with your guide, JCASH Thigpen.
  • Madison Square Boys and Girls Club - Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse - We get to see and meet some of the old Gangs of the Bronx who started the Culture. See a Breakdancing show and Standup and Rap show.
  • Tremont - We would visit the old “Author Park” and “129 School Yard” where the birth of Park parties started.
  • East 180th Street - We would visit the old hidden and forbidden Train Yards of the pass Griffiti Artists.
  • Hip Hop Blvd - We would visit the historical birth place of the Kool Herc party.
What's Included
  • Private transportation included
What's Not Included
  • Memorabilia item costs and Entertainment donations
Additional Information

The foremost authority on the inception of the Culture will be your escort. Your expedition will involve visiting individuals, locations, and artifacts that have been historically undisclosed and off-limits. The journey includes a visit to the prohibited Griffiti Train Yard, the central hub of the Zulus and Afrika Bambaataa’s origin, and the local Boys and Girls club to interact with the original Bronx gangs instrumental in cultivating the Culture. Additionally, you will witness a Breakdancing and Rap performance and a visit to the Jamaican community that taught the B-boys to fund our Culture through Marijuana sales. Further along the trip, you’ll visit the historical location of the Kool Herc party and the Universal Hip Hop Museum. As a special treat, there will be a book signing session with your guide ‘JCash Thigpen’ for his two books- ‘Cash: the Genesis of Hip Hop’s beginnings’ and ‘The 9 fundamental aspects of Hip Hop’s creation’. These books are available for purchase on Amazon.

Location
Bowling Green
Goto Bowling Green train station exit in Manhattan and a representative would meet all passengers assigned to the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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