Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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New York City, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover a side of New York City many visitors miss—and see where the Harlem Renaissance took place—on this guided walking tour of the Manhattan neighborhood. Follow in the footsteps of luminaries including Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Zora Neale Hurston as you stroll through Jungle Alley and 135th Street. Hear stories about the New York City intellectuals and artists that put Harlem on the international stage, and enjoy a lunch stop.
- This New York City walking tour is great for culture and history buffs
- Discover Harlem sights and stories you'd miss if exploring on your own
- Enjoy a neighborhood lunch, included in the tour cost
- Benefit from your guide's knowledge and commentary along the way
What's Included
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 145 W 122nd St, New York, NY 10027, USA
Go up the stairs and ring bell #1.
End point
- Harlem, New York, NY, USA
This tour will end around the 135th Street area in Harlem.
Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
1
Harlem
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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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Reviews
4.7
based on 41 reviews
Michael_H, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful time and experience with Jonathon and Caroline. Jonathon presented the history of the streets with lots of historical information!
DamaliaG, Sep 2024
The tour itself was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the history of Harlem and the people were very friendly towards us as we walked the streets of Harlem. Couple of improvements can be made:
1. Given the food culture in Harlem my group of 8 were expecting to eat at a better location. The spot chosen had no a/c and it was the hottest day in NYC that day. While the food selection was plentiful, we did not enjoy it at all!! The restaurants only refrigeration was broken and they had buckets of ice with drinks in them. You literally had to tussle to get a cold drink. The restaurant seating was also limited and cramp. Overall, it was not a pleasant eating experience and environment. We were very disappointed with the choice of restaurant. We would have paid more money to be able to dine at Sylvia’s.
2. As I mentioned early, it was the hottest day in NYC on this day. Doing a walking tour in NYC on the hottest day was MISERABLE!! The option of rescheduling should be offered. While our guide had us stop to get drinks during the tour, it was still awful. The only air conditioned stop we made was the last stop of the tour.
Again, the tour itself was great, but think twice about doing this tour in the summer.
Debra_S, Aug 2024
So fun, so informative! Our tour guide was such a great historian, living in Harlem her whole life. Lunch was great!
Kelle_W, May 2024
Understanding the history of the area. Seeing the neighborhood and art. Interesting to see Apollo theatre as well.
Jennifer_F, Apr 2024
Dora was excellent. We loved this tour. Learned a lot and got to explore Harlem. Sampled great food and the neighborhood.
Eloise_L, Mar 2024
It was all very memorable. I most struck by the knowledge of the subject matter by the guide and his experience and professionalism
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Eloise!
Thank you for the amazing five-star review of our Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch on March 15, 2024. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience. Jonathan is an exceptional guide who possesses extensive knowledge about Harlem and its significant contributions to history. He goes above and beyond to highlight the pivotal role of this vibrant neighborhood, bringing to life the remarkable individuals who were part of it. At our company, we prioritize more than just rushing from one place to another. Our utmost pride lies in creating an informative and thoroughly enjoyable tour for everyone involved.
MICHELLE_W, Jun 2023
I enjoyed the history of the buildings and how things have changed over time. Debbie was very very knowledgeable and we learned a great deal. She gave us a few minutes to make purchases from a small business and the lunch was absolutely delicious!!!! Would definitely recommend this tour. I do have 2 minor suggestions…. 1. A speaker or mic with ear pieces as sometimes it was hard to hear bc of the road noise. 2. Build in a 15 minute drink break maybe at the Harlem Cafe (maybe a shared group snack) In spite of those small suggestions, my entire family was amazed at the information we got on the tour. The tour guide was a wealth of knowledge not only about Harlem but the city of New York. I book with Viator a great deal when traveling but don’t often write a review however this tour was worthy of my time spent writing this review.
Wanna_P, Apr 2023
Very informative. The restaurant we ate at was delicious. Wish there was more time to go inside some places.
Brenda_F, Dec 2022
Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about Harlem. We learned so much and came to appreciate the culture & history of the area even more.
Mlissa_S, Jun 2022
Having prior knowledge of the Harlem Renaissance made this tour very exciting to see historical sites, art and references in person! Our tour guide Doris has a very personal connection to Harlem and lots of insider perspective and pop culture history and tidbits to share!
Elaine_N, May 2022
Really enjoyed the tour and the guide was excellent. I would recommend allowing a few minutes to shop in the African market.
Michael_F, Mar 2022
Outstanding immersion experience of The Harlem Renaissance. Bibliophiles can’t say they’ve been to Harlem until they’ve walked the streets that Langston Hughes and James Baldwin did. Highly recommend 📚
Andrea_B, Jul 2023
...von einer Zeitzeugin, einer 80-jährigen Bürgerin Harlems durch dieses Viertel im Sinne der Harlem-Renaissance geführt zu werden, war bewegend, witzig, lehrreich und nachhaltig.
Das Essen in einem typischen Buffet-Restaurant war riesig in der Auswahl und sehr lecker!
Diese Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback, Beth! We are absolutely delighted to learn that our Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch not only met but surpassed your expectations. It's fantastic that you got to experience a blend of music, history, architecture, and delicious food all in one day in Harlem. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Doris, who is indeed a wonderful guide. We can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable tours in the future.
Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your trip!
Torbensvendsen8, Aug 2016
Interessant område. Det gik dog alt for langsomt, og man nåede ikke meget på de 3 timer, den lokale guide var sød og vidende, men igen gik det ikke hurtigt, og udover det var der pauser som synes helt unødvendige
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