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Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir

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Overview

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.

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
  • Subway fare to Harlem (must use a contactless credit/debit card, ApplePay / GooglePay, or OMNY card)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities - tips (optional)
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Meeting Location

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Paramount Plaza
Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA

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Harlem
New York, NY 10027, USA

What To Expect

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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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sylvia's (Pass By)

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)
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Red Rooster Harlem (Pass By)

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)
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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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Theresa (Pass By)

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)
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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.
  • Insightful storytelling about Harlem’s history, culture, architecture, music and civil rights legacy.
  • Guided Harlem walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Subway fare to Harlem (must use a contactless credit/debit card, ApplePay / GooglePay, or OMNY card).
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities - tips (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Harlem Highlights Walking Tour with optional Gospel Choir will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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
  • Insightful storytelling about Harlem’s history, culture, architecture, music and civil rights legacy
  • Guided Harlem walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide
  • Subway fare to Harlem (must use a contactless credit/debit card, ApplePay / GooglePay, or OMNY card)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities - tips (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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