Harlem Walking Tour

Highlights

Walk past Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Take a selfie in front of Apollo Theater.
Learn how Striver's Row got its name.
See brownstone homes.

Summary

Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group Size

Dropoff location

Apollo Theater, West 125th Street, New York, NY, USA

Why take this tour?

Although world-famous, Harlem may just be New York's best-kept secret with some of the city's most interesting architecture, food, music, and people.

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.

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.

Come hungry, if you want to treat yourself to some great soul food after the tour!

We'll also show you some places where you could visit to experience a live gospel service.

What’s included?

Licenced Local Tour Guide
Digital Ticket
Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals
Food
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Tour is in English.
This is not a food tour.
2 hours and 15 minutes in duration
The booking fee is optional.

Before you go

Participants must book in advance.
Tour is in English.
Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Confirmation necessary?

Yes

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Operator Website

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About operator:

Tours by Foot is a group of fun-loving tour guides who have come together for a common cause: To teach history and entertain guests with creative tours and travel advice for the world's greatest cities.

Tours by Foot has partnered with expert local guides to offer thousands of walking tours for more than a decade and is among the top-rated walking tour companies in all our cities.

We offer both small-group/semi-private walking tours as well as walks that have no upfront costs so that everyone can enjoy fun, creative, and educational walking, food, bike, and bus tours for any travel budget.

Our guides have to work extra hard to entertain you and earn your appreciation. It's the best guarantee in the business!

We also offer private, fee-based tours for families, students, and any group looking for a more intimate and affordable sightseeing option.

We've been featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet, top press like the New York Times, and travel bloggers from all over the world. We have given tours to Hollywood stars, foreign ambassadors, and local elementary schools.