Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour

Overview

Walk through the historic Harlem streets engaging with sites associated with the civil rights, Black Power and Black Arts Movement of the 1960's and 1970's. Harlem born and raised tour guide will provide terrific narrative explaining the history, guide also equipped with portable video and speaker providing applicable footage along the way, this will bring the history to life.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $26.67

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $26.67

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Storage for luggage in our cultural center while you are on the tour.

Bathroom

wifi internet services

Informative, friendly and professional guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center is just minutes from Mid-Manhattan via uptown express subway.
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.
Guests welcome to store luggage and bags inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour.
Video, music and still pictures will be presented via portable sound and video equipment.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff

What To Expect

Harlem

Walk in the footsteps of iconic events and leaders of Harlem's civil rights movement. Over a 2 hour period you will visit churches, theaters, residences / homes associated with the 1960's and 1970's period in Harlem.

Apollo Theater

We enter the lobby area with born and raised Harlem tour guide who will explain the history of the Apollo Theater, guests will have great photo opportunity to take pics against murals of entertainments who started their careers at the Apollo Theater.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (69)

claudia20041985

Dec 2019

At first I took the General History Walking Tour in Harlem a few days ago because I visited Harlem 10 years ago for the first time and ever since I wanted to learn more about this neighborhood. The tour was guided by Andy Owens and it was just extraordinary. I have never met a guy his age (91!) that joyful, energetic and full of knowledge of life and Harlem! The tour takes you to all the important places of the area and is accompanied by Mr Owens informative and exciting facts and stories. I liked it that much that I had to come back for another tour a few days later - the Harlem Civil Rights Walking Tour. And I did not get disappointed. The guide Neal Shoemaker was born and raised in Harlem and it was just amazing to listen to his stories. Not only was he funny and entertaining, he also gave many facts and details about the historic places and combined history with his own experiences of growing up in Harlem. In my case he did not fail to reach his goal: to make you imagine how Harlem was back in the days!

969pierrek

Dec 2019

We had an amazing couple of hours walking around Harlem, using our imaginations to see the Civil Rights most iconic people and moments happening around us. Harlem as a true NY gem taught by an amazing, friendly, captivating staff, we had an amazing experience!

Global480056

Nov 2019

Had a most excellent experience with Neal Shoemaker at Harlem Heritage Tours yesterday. My group of 34 diverse teens representing youth groups from DC and Manhattan had a mpst meaningful experience learning about the Civil Rights movement and history of Harlem including: Central Park Five, Malcom X , MLK Jr and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. They had the opportunity to standi in the foot steps of history while listening to the original speeches, enjoy the music of this era and interact with people in the neighborhood - Neal knows everyone in Harlem, The teens were incredibly moved and motivated. Can't wait to see how they will use this experience to be change makers in their communities. Thank you Neal!!