Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour
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New York City, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Harlem is at the heart of hip-hop history. Learn all about it on this guided walking tour led by a local insider, checking out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater and historic jazz clubs. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear insider stories that you wouldn’t get walking around alone. You’ll also pass the Museum of the City of New York if you want to return later alone.
- Discover the origins of hip-hop on a guided walking tour of Harlem
- Hear history and interesting stories from your guide
- Receive personalized attention from your guide on a small-group tour
- Make your own way to and from Harlem for this walking tour
What's Included
- 2-hour walking tour
- Hip-Hop historian tour guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA
Entrance to the Museum of the City of New York
End point
- West 125th StreetW 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA
Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide in Harlem in the morning to set off on an unforgettable two-hour journey through the history and evolution of hip-hop culture on this walking tour. Expect to meet, greet, and be guided by hip-hop legends.
Learn about the history of New York City, and then visit important landmark locations like the Apollo Theater, the epicenter of African-American culture and a driving force in shaping America’s musical landscape.
This Harlem hip-hop walking tour is family-friendly and suitable for fans of all ages. It’s a unique musical and cultural experience that can only be presented by the city’s legends of hip-hop themselves, offering guests a rare, interactive, off-the-wall look into New York’s legendary hip-hop culture. Make your own way back to your hotel or next destination after the tour.
Learn about the history of New York City, and then visit important landmark locations like the Apollo Theater, the epicenter of African-American culture and a driving force in shaping America’s musical landscape.
This Harlem hip-hop walking tour is family-friendly and suitable for fans of all ages. It’s a unique musical and cultural experience that can only be presented by the city’s legends of hip-hop themselves, offering guests a rare, interactive, off-the-wall look into New York’s legendary hip-hop culture. Make your own way back to your hotel or next destination after the tour.
1
Hush Hip Hop Tours
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Apollo Theater
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Harlem
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the City of New York (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in rain or shine
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Reviews
4.6
based on 183 reviews
Lorraine_L, Apr 2026
Really wonderful way to learn all about the origins of hip hop as you wander the streets where it all started. Mike C was an incredible guide, his commentary was very entertaining and easily followed by the kids. This was a highlight of our week in NYC!
Emilie_P, Aug 2025
We had a great time with Mike C. He is an amazing storyteller who captivates his audience in a wonderful way!
Ciera_P, Aug 2025
Razor was our guide and he was very informative and made the tour fun. He interacted with us all and made us feel like family. If you want to see the hidden gems in Harlem book this tour
debby_v, Apr 2025
Great tour. Rayza was a fun and informed tour guide. Worth the $ and great way to learn about Harlem music & culture.
Thomas_M, Aug 2024
Begin the tour as individuals and end up a hip-hop family. Our tour guide RayZa was not only informative and knowledgeable, but spoke from the heart. he gave you a sense of true hip-hop and what Harlem really speaks about. We will definitely tour again. Can’t wait to see you next time.
Angel_D, Jul 2024
Great tour! Tour guide (Razor) was awesome! Very knowledgeable and engaging. We had a great time and learned so much about hip hop that we didn’t know. We also saw some cool sites!
Kevin_J, Jul 2024
Mike Clee was the bomb host. He’s from the area, so he brought the swag with him. His stories were fire.
SveinTore_B, Jun 2024
My guy rayza is great storyteller and he knows his stuff. Great experience, fun and educating, thanks!
Jermaine_O, Jun 2024
The host was amazing. He related to his guest on the tour. He definitely was knowledgeable and the breaker was great as well.
Dvai_G, Jun 2024
Killer tour! Bring your A game and all your enthusiasm for Ray Za as he takes you on a high energy tour of Harlem. Be prepared to learn about hip hop, resistance, endurance and life and enjoy the free style
darlene_p, Jun 2024
I have always wanted to go to Harlem, so surprised to learn the history behind Hip Hop! Learned so much- tour guide RAYZA was absolutely talented and very informative- funny too!
David_W, May 2024
Mighty Mike C was a great tour guide. He shared great history, insight and funny stories all throughout the tour not only about hip hop but Harlem as well. Would definitely recommend!
KiamSeong_H, May 2024
Mike C was our guide, and he was great. He brings his hip hop energy, and ensured we remembered the stories he shared. Tour last about 2.5 hours, and I went away learning so much more about hip hop than I thought I would for a tour. Highly recommended.
Martijn_J, May 2024
Tour was bookable , and 2 couples did .
Tourguide never came , and reaction of the staff was 45 min after the start time
Oh no !
Need to look seriously in their online business
Melissa_B, May 2024
Our tour was cancelled at the last minute. The guide was sick and there were no substitutes. Very disappointed.
Paal_W, Apr 2024
Our guide was very passionate about his neighborhood. We wanted to take the Bronx tour, but it wasn’t available
Nicola_H, Apr 2024
Would really recommend this tour. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and that presented the history of hiphop in an engaging way.
Louise_L, Apr 2024
We had an awesome time with our very fun and energetic guide RayZa. Who toke us through the hip hip history and culture in Harlem on a very sunny day. Music, rap, breakdance and beatboxing on the streets, and very authentic.
Beatriz_V, Apr 2024
Michael and his collegue are super!!!
Fanny and interesting experience.
Harlem is a good quarters. I appreciate all
Cameron_K, Mar 2024
This tour was fantastic! Our guide RayZa brought great energy and passion - he clearly loves the neighborhood and the subject and was great at conveying that to the tour. One of the best tours I have experienced: it brought the neighborhood to life and was a real view of the city outside the high traffic tourist areas. RayZa was also great with the kids on the tour and worked hard to include them. Highly recommend this tour!
elissaweston, Dec 2023
Rayza was one of the bests guides I have ever had. He is in the music industry and brings the neighbourhood to life. If you are a hip hop fan I can’t recommend this tour highly enough !
John_G, Dec 2023
This is one of the best Tours I have ever done, Rayzor was our hip hop guide, he was absolutely brilliant, his knowledge of hip hop and Harlem was fantastic, it was so interesting to see how and when the music started, and how Harlem used to be before they started moving the people of Harlem into the projects so they could have there houses and streets, it’s a tour not to be missed and with a guide like Rayzor who makes it fun, while educating you, please if your going to do a tour please do this one you will not be disappointed, thank you Rayzor and the best of luck with your music, definitely an up and coming star xx
Logan_G, Nov 2023
This tour was quality. Rayza the tour guide is a legend and is a wealth of hip hop knowledge and pure charisma. It's a proper NYC culture tour. Highly recommend. August 11 1973 👊
Darla_S, Sep 2023
I loved the energy of our tour guide. I learned lots of hip hop history. It was a fun tour. Definitely would recommend.
nuno_f, Sep 2023
verry verry good trip with @theofficialrayza.
love it.
a lot of knowledge and a good vibe
all recommends
Darryl_N, Aug 2023
We had a great time. Razor was an excellent guide, very personable and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!!
Robert_J, Aug 2023
If you’re a big fan of hip hop, this tour is for you. The host/tour guide was phenomenal and very good energy. Harlem is one of the Meccas of Hip Hop and we went through and lived that whole experience.
m9nwsvwg7b, Aug 2023
Our guide Razor was truly knowledgeable, talented and full of positive energy.
He made us feel welcomed in the community.
Patrick_T, Aug 2023
Great time, and opportunity to see the culture of Harlem. Would definitely recommend. Especially loved the surprise stops!
Michael_N, Aug 2023
Rayzar whats excellent!!! He was very knowlegable of the rich culture Harlem has.... i would recomend to everyone
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