The Heart of Harlem: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in NYC

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Overview

Harlem’s unique culture has been shaped by its long and unusual history. On this audio tour through Central Harlem, you’ll hear stories about the artists, activists, and legends who made this neighborhood extraordinary.

The tour starts at the corner of 145th Street and St Nicholas Avenue. You’ll walk the same streets where Alexander Hamilton spent his final years, and jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong lived and performed. You’ll stroll down quiet streets, past the neo-Gothic campus of the City College of New York, and along bustling boulevards filled with shops, street art, and restaurants.

You’ll discover how Prohibition-era speakeasies sparked a musical revolution, how the Great Migration brought millions of African Americans north in search of freedom and opportunity, and how Harlem continues to evolve today.

This tour introduces you to the neighborhood where jazz took flight, and the Harlem Renaissance redefined American culture.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to Contemporary Lisbon: Park of Nations tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
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Saint Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY 10030, USA

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What To Expect

Park of Nations is like an open-air museum. You can spot interesting pieces of art all around it. The neighbourhood was created for 1998’s World Fair and started with 26 pieces of public art by local and international artists, and today it has over 50. It also has the most iconic works of contemporary architecture in the city, spreading over five kilometres along the waterfront.

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Heart of Harlem: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in NYC?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to Contemporary Lisbon: Park of Nations tour
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  • Food/Drink
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