What You Will Do
Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts in Harlem, this neighborhood boasts a high degree of integrity with quality, design, and workmanship showcased in the buildings within the Mount Morris Park Historic District. Step back in time and experience the remarkable blend of late 19th and early 20th-century residential and church architecture associated with the Gilded Age.
Be immersed in the nostalgia of “Doctors’ Row”, also known as West 122nd Street, Mount Morris Park West, and Malcolm X Boulevard. These streets offer rare and substantially unaltered 19th-century streetscapes, a sight that can only be found in this particular area of Manhattan.
Our walking tour will provide you with the opportunity to explore, admire, and learn about this historic district, with knowledgeable and friendly local guides leading the way. After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Go up the stairs and ring bell #1
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Harlem
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
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St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, a stunning example of Romanesque Revival architecture, was constructed between 1887 and 1889. Since 1928, it has been one of several congregations founded by Caribbean immigrants. In recognition of its historical significance, the church was designated a landmark in 1966.
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Welcome to Harlem
15 minutes
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
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Marcus Garvey Memorial Park
30 minutes
A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.
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Hotel Theresa
One of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.
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Apollo Theater
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
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Mt Olivet Baptist Church
The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search for the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements.
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