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)

Jmarx

May 2019

If you want to understand Harlem through the eyes and heart of someone with lived experience in the community, this tour is for you. It’s a fun, participatory, entertaining historical to present-day experience that will move your feet, mind, and spirit. Neal “Mr. Harlem” grew up steps away from where Dr. King and Malcolm X preached and taught and where legends in entertainment performed at the Apollo Theater; he has a deep, personal understanding of how the people and places in the community have evolved over the years. Neal’s tours are imbued with humor, song, history and fun, and he brings forth the grit of Harlem and faces its challenges including gentrification and housing stresses head on. Neal’s authentic relationships with everyday citizens in the community including insiders who will get you up close and backstage at the Apollo make this tour a wonderful experience, and a terrific value. If you want to experience Harlem authentically, the HHT experience is one you won’t want to miss.

Lucy C

Apr 2019

The tour ran an hour over its scheduled two hours, with numerous unplanned stops, shopping, and detours along the way. Despite this, it was utterly charming and Neil is one of a kind. If you want a taste of true Harlem, this tour is for you.

Response from Host

May 2019

I want to thank the reviewer for your attendance. We have a planned route for the tour, but if guests express particular interests, we know Harlem very well and can adopt immediately without leaving out any of the planned presentation. If I'm not mistaken, on this day, one of the kids and family wanted to see the site where the legendary Great Day in Harlem photo was taken. After receiving permission from group, I detoured to include the site, then got back on track. Sometimes when walking through Harlem, I may notice a person of importance or a community event that I know would interest my guests, so therefore quick adjustments may happen, without leaving out intended content of given tour.

Ronnie S

Apr 2019

This was by far one of THE most interactive, engaging and insightful tours I’ve been on. There was dance, music and civil rights all intertwined with architecture and Harlem culture. It was wonderful to have a local allow us to access this great place in a way that would not have been otherwise possible.