Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour

Overview

Take a guided tour through Harlem to the sites that inspired and nurtured hip-hop culture. New York is the birthplace of hip-hop and this walking tour allows you to take a hip-hop look at New York's famous Harlem neighborhood. See it as the pioneers of hip-hop see it by way of their exclusive anecdotes.

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $45.00

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What's Included

Hip-Hop historian tour guide

2-hour walking tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour is operated in rain or shine
Anyone with COVID-19 related symptoms will not be able to join the tour

What To Expect

Hush Hip Hop Tours

You can't see the best of Harlem from behind the window, so put it in park and pound the pavement on this 2-hour New York Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour. View a multimedia event to learn the history of New York City in a digitized 3-screen production telling the story of how the city grew into the world's greatest urban center. Then put on some comfortable shoes to take a leisurely hip-hop stroll through the Mecca of the hip-hop culture. Check out the sites of Dip Set, Harlem's oldest record shops, the legendary Apollo Theater, numerous clubs, plus learn the rich musical and political history. Join your guides and share your thoughts about life in the Big City and Walk it Out! This Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is suitable for all ages, hip-hop enthusiasts, those interested in the Foundation of the Culture and return visitors to New York City. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience with a perspective and focus which can only be shown by the Grand Masters of hip-hop. The Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is family friendly and great for any age group and cultural background with an appreciation of old school and new school hip-hop music.

Apollo Theater

Hall of Fame

Harlem

Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (70)

Danny A

Jan 2018

As a big hip hop fan, I was really excited to see that there were organised tours of the different boroughs of New York centred around local links to hip hop legends. At a pretty reasonable price too. I was quite anxious that the tour would not go ahead, as it had been snowing in the city that week and despite trying to call the tour operators several times, I never received an answer on this, despite leaving a message with my mobile phone number. However, when I turned up, it was not long before the tour guide (none other than Reggie Reg from the Crush Crew) walked up the street and introduced himself. He was a fantastic tour guide, and really informative along the way - you could definitely tell his passion for hip hop music was real. I also really enjoyed the opening part of the tour that took place in the Museum Of New York, which detailed the history of the city itself, which was a great introduction. The tour took just under 1.5 hours, and although there didn't seem to be a specific route we were being taken on, the conversation with Reggie and the other people on the tour was really fun. It seemed to deviate into other parts of black culture other than hip hop, from street art to Malcolm X, so don't expect this to be entirely on point, but having said that, it was really interesting all the same. I would certainly like to try the other tours of NYC, perhaps in regions that have strong links to the hip hop community, but would definitely recommend this if you find yourself with a morning in the city to spare.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Danny A, Thank you the great feedback and for bearing with us in the inclement weather. Sometimes we deviate, but hopefully it always comes back to the thing that shaped this city, the birthplace of Hip-Hop. Would love to show you around some other neighborhoods next time you're in NYC!

DoubleM118

Oct 2017

I took my HS students on this tour last Thursday. It was amazing. When I asked them what they thought-they said it was the best field trip they have ever been on. Grandmaster Caz and DJ Easy AD were very entertaining and knowledgeable. They were very patient with the kids and answered all of their questions. Bboy Spidey was outstanding. It really helped the kids engage and feel connected to the tour. The best part to see-as a teacher- was when Grandmaster Caz and DJ Easy Ad spoke to the kids about having your own style (being yourself) and hanging out with the right people. HS students need to hear that, especially from icons like them. This tour is for people of all ages, and not just for tourists. Native New Yorkers will also benefit from this tour.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

DoubleM118, We love entertaining high school students because it's always a challenge, so hearing that this was their favorite field trip means a ton! While we love connecting with tourists and visitors, it's always a special experience to host natives! Would you mind emailing me at [email protected] to connect briefly? Thanks!

Barbara B

Jan 2017

This tour focused more on the history and sites of Harlem, more so than Harlem's connection to Hip Hop. The guide was friendly and accommodating, and managed to answer most of the questions from the group, however the information given lent more towards responses from questions about hip hop from the group, rather than an informed tour of Harlem and its specific relations to Hip Hop the only thing relevant on the tour was some graffiti art I gave this tour a 3, as despite it not being relevant to Hip Hop, the guide did give the group a guide to Harlem itself and its history, so for this it was worth it, as I had an interest in Harlem.