The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx
Overview
If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind experience takes you on an interactive cultural tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx, and reveals the true meaning of hip-hop.
What's Included
- Live entertainment
- Autographs
- Transport by luxury coach
- Celebrity guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Luggage or stroller storage
Meeting Location
1220 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10029, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2300 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
New York, NY 10027, USA
Near 125th Street Subway Station Accessibility to trains, A, B, C & D.
What To Expect
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Hush Hip Hop Tours
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Harlem
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Apollo Theater
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bronx
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Lunch is not included but available for purchase. Vendors accept cash only so please plan accordingly
- Tours do not include a lunch stop
- During the months of January through March reconfirmation is required due to uncertainty of New York City's weather conditions.
- Contact us directly before purchasing for booking with a service dog.
- One (1) infant per group may receive complimentary admission; additional infants will require a paid child ticket.
- Strollers, car seats, buggies and luggage cannot be accommodated, as storage space is not available.
- Assisted walking devices, including walkers and wheelchairs, cannot be accommodated on this tour. For guests requiring accessibility support, we recommend exploring our private tour offerings, which can be tailored to individual needs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-3368HH
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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- 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).
- This tour 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.
- Live entertainment.
- Autographs.
- Transport by luxury coach.
- Celebrity guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Souvenirs.
- Gratuities.
- Luggage or stroller storage.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live entertainment
- Autographs
- Transport by luxury coach
- Celebrity guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Luggage or stroller storage
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Lunch is not included but available for purchase. Vendors accept cash only so please plan accordingly
- Tours do not include a lunch stop
- During the months of January through March reconfirmation is required due to uncertainty of New York City's weather conditions.
- Contact us directly before purchasing for booking with a service dog.
- One (1) infant per group may receive complimentary admission; additional infants will require a paid child ticket.
- Strollers, car seats, buggies and luggage cannot be accommodated, as storage space is not available.
- Assisted walking devices, including walkers and wheelchairs, cannot be accommodated on this tour. For guests requiring accessibility support, we recommend exploring our private tour offerings, which can be tailored to individual needs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
