Harlem Tour: Explore Historic Mount Morris Park
4.8
67 Ratings
New York
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Harlem on this tour of Mount Morris Park. Explore iconic brownstones, visit famous landmarks, and discover the vibrant culture of this historic district.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Apollo Theater - Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

The Mount Morris Park Historic District was designated as a historical region by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1971. This tour offers a chance to explore a nearby park and notable Harlem landmarks, along with the preserved cityscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century brownstone residences and houses of worship, encapsulating the district’s diverse architectural genre.

Main Features
● Experience the iconic Harlem brownstones
● Walk along the famous 125th Street, also known as ‘the pulse of Harlem’
● Sightsee landmarks like Hotel Teresa, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Apollo Theater and others
● Take a walk in one of our local parks that was the venue for the Black Woodstock in 1969 and houses the only remaining fire observation tower in New York City
● Uncover the locale where the leaders of Tammany Hall resided and the renowned Doctor’s Row

Location
145 W 122nd St
West 122nd Street
Go up the stairs and ring bell #1
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vilsan_z
Apr 16, 2024
Experience the Neighborhood - Carol can tell you a lot about Harlem, its developing community and important people who lived there. She also knows her neighborhood which made the tour more personal by saying Hi to people around. I had a lovely time and enjoyed the wonderful brownstones and her insightful knowledge!!
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175susanj
Apr 9, 2024
Harlem neighborhood tour - Went with friends to experience our first walking tour in Harlem..Our tour guide grew up in that area and was a wealth of interesting information...Brownstone history was amazing as well as Harlem Renaissance..I would highly recommend this tour
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Johnsonlm3
Apr 6, 2024
Music History Tour of NYC - Joseph took us on a Music History and Black Renaissance Tour of Harlem. Not only did he we see the iconic locations of famous jazz clubs and speakeasies, but he showed us the former residences of many famous African American poets, essayist, writers, and civil rights activists. We also got to see two iconic music locations: Electric Ladyland Studios and the Apollo Theater. Joseph knowledge of jazz, blues, and rock genres was superb. While walking through Harlem and Greenwich Village, we bonded over jazz, R&B, and rock music. We finished our tour by having a delicious lunch at one the local restaurants in Harlem. He responded quickly to our questions, reached out to verify tour details the day before, and sent his ETA to our designated meeting place. When we return to the Big Apple, we will schedule another tour with Joseph.
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Stephanie_w
Apr 2, 2024
From Texas to Harlem! - Mrs. Dorris was amazing and so knowledgeable! We have always wanted to tour Harlem! What we received was a life experience and history lesson! Unmeasurable!! When we think of Harlem we will always remember Mrs. Dorris!
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Patrick
Mar 16, 2024
Fantastic, knowledgeable tour you must do - I was the only person on the tour so it was a real personal tour. My guide Caroline was fantastic. So much knowledge and so friendly. Being from Australia I had no idea what Harlem is like these days and the efforts the locals put in to restore it to its best. Great lunch as well, enough to fill me twice over. Highly recommended
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John_k
Feb 27, 2024
Delightful Harlem in February. - Doris was a tremendous guide. She gave little tidbits of information which added to the history of the area. Eating at Jacob’s market was a total treat with delicious food. I would highly recommend to any of my family and friends.
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Danielbu6520tn
Nov 22, 2023
Experience the real Harlem - Once I figured out I had to push for apartment #1 to alert the tour guide I was there away we went. Our guide was Doris and what a dynamo. An original resident of Harlem she led us through her neighborhood with first hand knowledge of how life was through the ages. The architecture the music, the civil rights icons, the jazz greats. It was like they were walking with us . Lunch was great and she even found us a piece of world famous Red Velvet Cake. We both came away with an encyclopedia of knowledge. A great tour. The best.
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619elliee
Nov 16, 2023
Great tour! - Great tour! Debbie, the guide, was very nice and she knew everything there is to know and more. We really enjoyed both the tour and the lunch.
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Mike_h
Nov 14, 2023
Great way to see Harlem - Great way to see Harlem and understand it's rich history. Lunch was included and plentiful. Recommend it!
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Jean_s
Nov 8, 2023
Delightful - Doris was a great trove of information; she grew up in Harlem and knows the area and its people. The tour was especially nice because she was so knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was delicious and there were MANY choices so we all ate our fill.
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