Harlem Civil Rights: Multimedia Walking Tour
4.4
105 Ratings
New York
Experience the vibrant history of the Harlem Civil Rights movement with a multimedia walking tour. Engage with historic sites and hear captivating narratives from a local tour guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Harlem - Walk in the footsteps of iconic events and leaders of Harlem’s civil rights movement. Over a 2 hour period you will visit churches, theaters, residences / homes associated with the 1960’s and 1970’s period in Harlem.
- Apollo Theater - We enter the lobby area with born and raised Harlem tour guide who will explain the history of the Apollo Theater, guests will have great photo opportunity to take pics against murals of entertainments who started their careers at the Apollo Theater.
What's Included
- Professional guide to enhance your experience
- Free WIFI for staying connected
- Secure luggage storage at the cultural center
- Access to bathroom facilities
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Explore the historical streets of Harlem, interacting with locations linked to the civil rights, Black Power, and Black Arts Movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The tour is led by a Harlem native who provides an excellent narration of the history. The guide also carries portable video equipment and speaker to play relevant video clips throughout the tour, effectively bringing the history to life.
- The Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center is just minutes from Mid-Manhattan via uptown express subway.
- Along the way Harlem tour guide will showcase many restaurants and art and cultural institutions you can visit in Harlem after the tour is complete.
- Guests welcome to store luggage and bags inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour.
- Video, music and still pictures will be presented via portable sound and video equipment.
Location
Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
Malcolm X Boulevard
Meet at the Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center, located at 104 Malcolm X BLVD. between 115th - 116th streets. #2 and #3 express trains on IRT line arrive directly to us. We start with intro video presentation before 2 hr. walking tour. Wifi, bathroom and storage for luggage available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(105 Ratings)
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Jean_h
Feb 9, 2024
Awesome! - Neal was so excited to share the history of Harlem. He personalized the tour for my daughter and me. It was an absolute highlight of our trip to NYC. Any student of modern American history or the civil rights movement must take this tour!
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Sophialx8635ub
Nov 1, 2023
Great tour - Went as a school group and had a great experience. Our guide was very engaging and familiar with the community!
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Charliemb4206tu
Nov 1, 2023
Charlie A OOOOO - Loved it. Harlem is a beautiful place. Good to see it doing so great! Need to come back and see some jazz
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Michaeljelliott
Sep 1, 2023
Eye-opening Tour - Lee was a wonderful tour leader. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his home, Harlem. We covered a lot of territory, each place had its own story. As a bonus, Lee introduced our group to some friends and local celebrities. We’re glad we took the tour.
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Khizar_d
Sep 13, 2023
A different side of New York - A fascinating walk through the neighbourhood. Lots of interesting and fascinating details covering various eras. Neil was an entertaining and insightful guide. Well worth taking this tour.
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Susan_p
Mar 13, 2024
I was never notified that the tour was cancelled. - The tour was cancelled but Neal narrated very well and was very knowledgeable even though he wasn’t our guide.
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Passport65600585745
Feb 8, 2024
No tour, no refund - Turned up for the tour and as polite as the person was on the phone they had failed to inform us that the tour guide was sick and the tour wasn’t going ahead. He did rescheduled with us two days later and when we called prior to getting to the meeting spot, he again informed us that the tour guide was still sick. However, he himself would honour the tour which was great, or we could have a full refund. We decided to opt for the full refund which he said he would confirm via email which never transpired, and I am still waiting for the refund so Harlem Tours could you please effect my refund as soon as possible. I am however unable to comment on the tour itself which I suspect would be quite interesting.
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Patrick
Sep 1, 2023
Not great - Was reasonably enjoyable to see the neighborhood but very little detail given. Some historic events were mentioned but no detail given.
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Nichole_p
Sep 23, 2023
Awful - The tour was supposed to start at 1pm. The tour guide did not show up. A man who appeared to be unhoused (filthy, mismatched, unwashed clothes; unwashed appearance) arrived at 1:30pm and began talking to us (a group of 10 total) with no introduction, no verification. We did not feel safe. He began trying to lead us down the street but my date and I left. We could not verify if he was a legit tour guide. He had no badge; did not confirm our booking; did not introduce himself. We have no way of knowing who he was. I have requested a refund.
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Anya_c
Aug 30, 2023
DO NOT DO THIS!!! The... - DO NOT DO THIS!!! The tour guide failed to show up to the tour, no one is answering my emails, inquiries or phone calls, and I have not been issued a refund.
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