Harlem Sightseeing and Apollo Theater Multimedia Walking Tour

Start at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at 1pm. Enjoy a multimedia presentation about Harlem—usually Schomburg exhibits are about the musical culture of Harlem, but content can vary.

After the presentation, walk along the streets of the New York neighborhood as your guide stops you at important sights where major historical events happened, with special attention on Harlem's musical history. Pictures and videos will be shown at some stops as part of the experience. 

End the tour by going back-stage at the world-famous Apollo Theater, the venue where many Harlem musicians were launched into stardom. Take part in a mock Amateur Night at the Apollo performance where you can stand on the same stage as musical legends such as James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Michael Jackson.

Harlem Sightseeing and Apollo Theater Multimedia Walking Tour features all the wonderful cultural sights in Harlem such as the original location of the "Tree of Hope" conducted by lifelong Harlem resident who will tell you all the great stories. Walking to the locations where Harlem Apollo legends once lived and played learning the role entertainment played mixed in with social, artistic and political developments of periods like the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights Movement.

We will end at Apollo Theater receiving behind the scenes interpretation, visiting the old dressing rooms, ultimately staging on the historic stage in the same spot as Michael Jackson and James Brown, lets see if you have what it takes to be an Apollo Star.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers