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4-Hour Private Harlem, Its History and People Tour with a Local Guide

4-Hour Private Harlem, Its History and People Tour with a Local Guide

Overview

Discover one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in NYC. Learn Harlem’s history, explore iconic sites, and learn about the diversity of its people. This 4-hour tour includes a local tour guide and luxury vehicle transportation.

Located north of Central Park in Manhattan, Harlem has long been a creative and spiritual hub. The cultural renaissance that followed the Great Migration of the 1920s brought new influences, which became known for the arts, music, fashion and soul food.

We are welcomed to Harlem by the monument to Frederick Douglas, American abolitionist writer, editor, and speaker who helped improve the lives of Black Americans in the United States in the 19th century.

During our tour, we will enjoy the magnificent architecture of the townhouses of Sugar Hill and Striver’s Row. Heading south to the busy commercial strip on 125th Street we’ll find the iconic Apollo theater.

Next up is East Harlem, commonly known as “El Barrio" followed by a trip down Museum Mile.

City: New York City

Mon 09 Sep

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Starting at $801.70

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What's Included

4-Hour Guided Tour with a Local Tour Guide

Luxury Private Transportation

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Harlem

Located north of Central Park in Manhattan, Harlem has long been a creative and spiritual hub. The cultural renaissance that followed the Great Migration of the 1920s brought new influences and talent to the area, which became known for the arts, music, fashion and soul food.

Central Park

We will start by driving north on Central Park West where we can admire the greenery and historic architecture along the Park.

Harlem

We are welcomed to Harlem by the monument to Frederick Douglas, American abolitionist writer, editor, and speaker who helped improve the lives of Black Americans in the United States in the 19th century.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

During our tour, we will enjoy the magnificent architecture of the townhouses of Sugar Hill and Striver’s Row as well as see founding father Alexander Hamilton’s home at The Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Many of Harlem's most famous residents have lived nearby, including jazz pianist Eubie Blake, boxer Harry Wills, and actor/singer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson among many others.

El Museo del Barrio

Next up is East Harlem, commonly known as “El Barrio.” East Harlem has a strong Latin, Caribbean and African presence. It is here that we will see the Graffiti Hall of Fame, the famous Keith Haring “Crack is Wack” mural in the playground of the same name as well as The Museo del Barrio.

Museum Mile

We will return to Midtown down the Museum Mile where we will pass the The Museum of the City of New York, The Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and other famous art institutions.

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