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Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Walking Tour

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New York City, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Step back in time, and follow in the footsteps of some of Harlem’s most celebrated former residents, when you embark on a small-group walking tour. As you explore, you’ll learn all about the Harlem Renaissance: the explosive period of artistic and intellectual development that forever changed the neighborhood. Listen to music from the 1920s as you go, and hear stories about figures the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Langston Hughes. You’ll also visit key neighborhood sights, including the Apollo Theater.
  • A small-group tour makes for a personal way to explore the city
  • Step back in time on a Harlem Renaissance–themed walking tour
  • Visit a number of key Harlem landmarks, including the Apollo Theater
  • Learn all about the era and its renowned figures from your guide

What's Included

  • Born and raised Harlem tour guide
  • Portable video and sound
  • No food included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library
    515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037, USA

    Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Walking Tour starts at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard at 135th Street. #2 and #3 trains arrive directly. 212 280-7888 is office number if not need immediate assistance. Call 212 280-7888 if you have questions.

End point

  • Apollo Theater
    253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA

    Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Walking Tour ends at the Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Apollo Theater

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.5
based on 51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Harlem! The gem of New York

Sara_L, May 2024
This was truly a lovely day. We felt like we were walking around with the mayor of Harlem. His knowledge and enthusiasm is a beautiful thing.

Awesome tour, very...

Temika_J, Apr 2023
Awesome tour, very informative, we had a great time learning all about the history of Harlem. My son was able to play in the park and said he now feels like he’s a local.

I was not able to do this tour because of the incompetence of the agency!

Joana_M, Mar 2023
I could not manage to do the tour as the start meeting point was changed without anyone telling me (I called the day before and they confirm the starting place was the one stated on the ticket). After many phone calls and much rudeness from the agent who answered my calls, I realize the guide decided to start the tour at the ending point. I walked 15 minutes to the supposed place and something else was happening there. It took me a while to realize it was another event. I went on purpose to Harley (1 hour away from my home), could not participate in it, and experienced much stress and rudeness. I am asking, please, for a refund.

Hold on to this tour guide!

Joseph_K, Aug 2022
The Guide was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and very passionate. He was the reason the tour was great.

Finally got to see Harlem

Emily_R, Dec 2021
While the tour guide was ten minutes late showing up he made up for it by providing a great tour. He was very nice and knowledgeable. He was accommodating to our schedule and preferences for what to see.

Loved the Harlem tour!

SheilaJ, Jul 2021
The absolute best! This gentleman was very respectful, conscientious and obviously knowledgeable of the history of his home, the roots of Harlem from the founders, the entertainers, the politians to the educators , for those who paved the way and those who are still trying to make a way. I appreciated it all. Thanks so much!

Scam!! Never showed up for my tour!

James_B, Mar 2021
This company does not answer their phone after you’ve made an appointment. I finally got in contact with them the day the tour was scheduled. Only to be told that no one was available to do the tour. This company is a scam. And I would not recommend to anyone.

We were fortunate to have a private...

Annette K, Aug 2017
We were fortunate to have a private tour with Andy Owens - not that it was planned, but the way it worked out. Andy is a fount of knowledge about anything in Harlem and he has interesting stories to tell about his life experiences. Great introduction to Harlem!! Highly recommend it. Annette and Doug

From $26.67

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 7 days in advance.

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