The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour in New York
Overview
Our 10,000-step journey will begin with a bird' s-eye view of 125th Street, Harlem's most popular street. The main themes we will discuss are the Harlem Renaissance and gentrification.
We walk by and discuss these famous places:
- The world's famous Apollo Theater
- Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant
- The home of Langston Hughes
- Astor's Row
- Several iconic murals
This tour is based on a book I have written, "You Are Here: A Geographic History of Enslaved and Free Africans in Manhattan from 1613 to 1865." I will use my tour guide experience (I have given over 700 tours) to make this a fun-filled tour. Best of all, you will have a Harlem experience—see the friendly culture, people, and places of Harlem.
If you are behind schedule, please get in touch with me ASAP. I will have a 5-minute grace period. Afterward, I will proceed to our first stop—the Metro-North Railroad (above-ground train station) directly across the street from the Ginjan Cafe on Park Ave.
What's Included
- Snacks Only when cake is available and time permitting, I buy a slice of red-velvet cake from the famous "Cake Man Raven" Bake Shop
Meeting Location
East 125th Street
New York, NY 10035, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd.
What To Expect
Park Avenue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harlem
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Langston Hughes House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Apollo Theater
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2082 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-239046P2
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