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Soul of Harlem History and Heritage Walking Tour
New York City, USA
2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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What You Will Do
Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map.
And where Fidel Castro slept after being kicked out of a midtown hotel for having chickens in his room.
Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years.
This has resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes, and eating establishments.
Join us uptown on our signature, award-winning two-hour Harlem walking tour.
What's Included?
- 2 Hour Guided Walk through the History of Harlem
- Led by local Harlem residents & Award winning Tour Guides
- Most immersive Harlem Tour of New York
- (SUNDAYS ONLY) Skip the Line Access to Gospel Experience at Local Church
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour starts from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture where the guide will be waiting for you. PLEASE NOTE: Our Sunday Gospel Version of the tour meets at the Apollo Theatre. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fM2MrV2m8u3H2e916) This is only applicable to Sunday 945AM Harlem Gospel Tours.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
20 minutes
Start your exploration at one of New York Public Library's renowned research libraries, which serves as a cultural institution for the exhibition and preservation of African-American experience. Experience periodic exhibitions dedicated to The Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, & The Black Lives Matter Movement.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by New York City By Foot
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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