Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour
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New York City, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn about a key period in Harlem’s history, when you embark on this walking tour of the neighborhood. Meet your guide, a longtime Harlem resident, and set off in the footsteps of former neighborhood residents such as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Malcolm X. Learn all about Harlem’s role in the Civil Rights Movement. Your guide will also share videos, photos, and other multimedia pieces as you explore.
- Explore Harlem on a Civil Rights Movement walking tour
- Learn all about the neighborhood’s history from your guide
- Videos, photos, and other multimedia will bring history to life
- Get up close and personal with one of New York’s most vibrant areas
What's Included
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Storage for luggage in our cultural center while you are on the tour.
- wifi internet services
- Bathroom
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center104 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026, USA
Meet at the Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center, located at 104 Malcolm X BLVD. between 115th - 116th streets. #2 and #3 express trains on IRT line arrive directly to us. We start with intro video presentation before 2 hr. walking tour. Wifi, bathroom and storage for luggage available.
End point
- Apollo Theater233 W 125th St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027, USA
Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour ends at the world famous Apollo Theater. Apollo Theater known for launching careers of legendary performers, but it also has served as stage and participant in the civil rights movement. Tour guide will tell you all the stories.
Start time.1:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Harlem
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Apollo Theater
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center is just minutes from Mid-Manhattan via uptown express subway.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Along the way Harlem tour guide will showcase many restaurants and art and cultural institutions you can visit in Harlem after the tour is complete.
- Stroller accessible
- Guests welcome to store luggage and bags inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour.
- Service animals allowed
- Video, music and still pictures will be presented via portable sound and video equipment.
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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The tour guide was very knowledgeable about how African Americans shaped New York, especially Harlem. He was awesome.
Our guide was the clear highlight of this tour — knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about Harlem’s history. His personal connection to the neighborhood added warmth and authenticity to the experience.
That said, the tour fell short of what was advertised in some important ways. The “multimedia” component — specifically the video presentations described in the tour description — was absent entirely. Additionally, several key landmarks listed in the marketing materials were not included in the route.
What we got was a pleasant walk through Harlem with engaging storytelling. That has real value. But visitors booking this tour based on the advertised multimedia experience and landmark coverage should know the actual experience may differ significantly from the description.
If you’re looking for a casual, conversational neighborhood walk with a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll enjoy it. If you’re expecting a tech-enhanced, landmark-focused civil rights tour as advertised, you may be disappointed.
A very very good tour with Neal Schumaker. He grew up and lives in Harlem and knows so many people whom he greeted as we walked along. His mom even waved down to us from her apartment in a project building. 🙂 Neal is very knowledgeable and interesting. His love of Harlem, social justice, and even architecture and music are evident in all that he says about this historical area. Highly recommended. Just do it. 👍
Walking tour was very informative. We even got a piece of whiting from a local shop for free 😋 I would have liked more information on the Appolo theater but it was closed.
Neil was great! He offered a fantastic look at the Civil Rights movement from Harlem’s perspective, and gave us a real sense of not only the history but the character and feel of the area. It was cold, so our tour asked if we could stop for coffee and hot chocolate. Ended up having a great bonus hang and chat right in the middle of the tour. Highly recommend!
Learned so much about Harlem’s history, including how it got its name from the Dutch. Saw places where Duke Ellington’s band played and Billie Holiday sang the blues. Saw the site of the famous ballroom where integrated crowds danced the Lindy Hop.
Call to make sure it’s actually going to happen. This tour was supposed to happen and no one notified me that it wasn’t going to happen after taking the subway and walking in heat and humid to get there.
The tour leader did not show up. I did hear later from someone
and have been told I will be refunded. We will see. The topic
of the tour - Civil Rights - is so important, and I was sorry to
miss it - just had to stand at the meeting place and wait then
leave without the valuable experience.
Mr Harlem is a terrific guide. He has deep understanding of the history and culture of Harlem. Don’t expect a typical dry guided tour experience. This man is a story teller.
Very informative, fun, and eye opening. The historical knowledge of our guide was top tier. 10/10 would recommend.
Neil was an amazing tour guide. He definitely knows his history. He’s very entertaining as well. We enjoyed Neil aka Mr. Harlem
Our guide Neal, aka Mr. Harlem, was both very entertaining and informative. If you are seeking an authentic Harlem experience and an understanding of what it means to be from Harlem, then this is the perfect tour. We all enjoyed this!
Everyone needs to do this tour to not only get a knowledgeable and personable guide but the rich history!!!
I’d say the fairly complete review and analysis of Harlem Civil Rights history, plus meeting an artist currently working on the enhancement of an upcoming event.
The tour was cancelled but Neal narrated very well and was very knowledgeable even though he wasn’t our guide.
Neal was so excited to share the history of Harlem. He personalized the tour for my daughter and me. It was an absolute highlight of our trip to NYC. Any student of modern American history or the civil rights movement must take this tour!
The tour was supposed to start at 1pm. The tour guide did not show up. A man who appeared to be unhoused (filthy, mismatched, unwashed clothes; unwashed appearance) arrived at 1:30pm and began talking to us (a group of 10 total) with no introduction, no verification. We did not feel safe. He began trying to lead us down the street but my date and I left. We could not verify if he was a legit tour guide. He had no badge; did not confirm our booking; did not introduce himself. We have no way of knowing who he was. I have requested a refund.
A fascinating walk through the neighbourhood. Lots of interesting and fascinating details covering various eras. Neil was an entertaining and insightful guide. Well worth taking this tour.
Lee was a wonderful tour leader. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his home, Harlem. We covered a lot of territory, each place had its own story. As a bonus, Lee introduced our group to some friends and local celebrities. We’re glad we took the tour.
DO NOT DO THIS!!! The tour guide failed to show up to the tour, no one is answering my emails, inquiries or phone calls, and I have not been issued a refund.
This didn’t happen and I want my money back since the guy not showed up at the place. I came from other country and I can’t do in na different day and the place don’t answer me anymore.
Very good tour. We learned much about the cultural richness of Harlem. Highly recommend. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and tailored the tour to our interests.
Absolutely fabulous tour the guide was really knowledgeable and interesting. He was really passionate about his neighbourhood and the history that goes with it.
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and can highly recommend it.
We will definitely visit Harlem again.
Neil showed me around the neighbourhood and explained the history. The buildings are amazing, not dissimilar to Notting Hill. Beautiful wide streets.
I remember all my life mostly the Travel Guide..he was amazing!!!..im very happy to see the people of harlem
Fantastic tour from Neil. As a local, he is passionate about keeping the history alive but also keeping the civil rights going for present and future Harlem. He’s so invested in the culture of his community. It was an emotional and informative walking tour from the heart. Highly recommend.
Learning more about the history of Harlem and key figures from the perspective of the local community.
Our guide Neil was a superb orator and brought the modern history of Harlem to life. His respect and joy for his home district was palpable and infectious. I and my travel chum thought it was the most interesting and fun activity we did whilst in New York. I would like to go back there and explore more
This was by far the worst tour I have ever been on. There was no history given as stated in the overview. He said his office was closed and there was no films to watch. He took us to his mothers house?? During the tour, he stopped at a store saying he will be right back he had to go get something. Then, when it was FINALLY over at Apollo, he said this is the Apollo and the end of your tour. The absolute worst tour and the one tour I was looking forward to the most.
Neal’s personal knowledge and love of Harlem made this a not-to-miss experience. We learned so much beyond just history. Highly recommend this tour.
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