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Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir
New York City
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the heart of Harlem on a guided walking tour through its most iconic streets, landmarks, and cultural institutions. Learn about Harlem’s rich African American history, architecture, music, and civil rights legacy, with an optional Sunday gospel choir experience available as an add-on.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small-group experience for a more personal and engaging tour
Optional Sunday Gospel Choir Experience (1 hour) available as an add-on on Sundays only
Exterior visits to famous institutions and neighborhood highlights
Visits to iconic Harlem locations, including historic districts, landmarks, and cultural sites
Guided Harlem walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide
Insightful storytelling about Harlem’s history, culture, architecture, music and civil rights legacy
Subway fare to Harlem (must use a contactless credit/debit card, ApplePay / GooglePay, or OMNY card)
Food and drinks
Gratuities - tips (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Paramount Plaza
Your tour guide will be easy to recognize, wearing a company uniform and/or holding a purple flag.
Return
Harlem
Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir
New York City
About
Discover the heart of Harlem on a guided walking tour through its most iconic streets, landmarks, and cultural institutions. Learn about Harlem’s rich African American history, architecture, music, and civil rights legacy, with an optional Sunday gospel choir experience available as an add-on.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small-group experience for a more personal and engaging tour
Optional Sunday Gospel Choir Experience (1 hour) available as an add-on on Sundays only
Exterior visits to famous institutions and neighborhood highlights
Visits to iconic Harlem locations, including historic districts, landmarks, and cultural sites
Guided Harlem walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide
Insightful storytelling about Harlem’s history, culture, architecture, music and civil rights legacy
Subway fare to Harlem (must use a contactless credit/debit card, ApplePay / GooglePay, or OMNY card)
Food and drinks
Gratuities - tips (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Paramount Plaza
Your tour guide will be easy to recognize, wearing a company uniform and/or holding a purple flag.
Return
Harlem
Itinerary
1
Strivers' Row
Walk through one of Harlem’s most elegant historic areas, known for its beautifully preserved brownstones and rich African American history, once home to prominent professionals, artists, and community leaders. (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
2
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Learn about one of Harlem’s most influential churches, a cornerstone of African American religious, social, and civil rights history, known for its powerful legacy and role in the Harlem community. (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
3
Harlem Hospital Clinic
Discover a remarkable series of murals created during the Harlem Renaissance, celebrating African American history, resilience, and everyday life through powerful public art inside the hospital complex. (exterior visit only)
5 minutes
4
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Stop outside this world-renowned research center to learn about its role in preserving and celebrating Black history, literature, and culture, and its lasting impact on Harlem and the global African diaspora. (exterior visit only)
8 minutes
5
Astor Row Houses
See this iconic row of late-19th-century homes, famous for their porches and front gardens, showcasing a unique architectural contrast within Harlem’s historic streetscape. (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
6
Sylvia's Restaurant
Pass by the legendary soul food restaurant known as the Queen of Soul Food, a Harlem landmark deeply connected to the neighborhood’s culinary history and civil rights legacy. (exterior visit only)
7
Red Rooster Harlem
Pass by this popular Harlem restaurant and cultural hub, known for blending classic comfort food with modern flair and celebrating the neighborhood’s vibrant music and arts scene. (exterior visit only)
8
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building
Learn about this important civic landmark named after the influential Harlem congressman, symbolizing political leadership, civil rights progress, and Harlem’s role in shaping modern American history. (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
9
Apollo Theater
Visit the exterior of the world-famous Apollo Theater and learn how it launched the careers of legendary artists and became a global symbol of Harlem’s music, culture, and creative legacy. (exterior visit only)
15 minutes
10
The Victoria Theater Restaurant
View the exterior of this historic Harlem theater and learn about its revival as a modern cultural venue, reflecting Harlem’s rich entertainment history and ongoing cultural renaissance. (exterior visit only)
5 minutes
11
Hotel Theresa
Learn about this legendary Harlem hotel, once known as the “Waldorf of Harlem,” famous for hosting civil rights leaders, international figures, and playing a key role during the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights era. (exterior visit only)
