Small-Group Harlem's Best History Tour by Bike

Overview

This is a fun tour offering fresh air and exercise and incomparable history for African American people. The birthplace of the Harlem Renaissance kicked off an unprecedented era of creativity, growth and triumph for black Americans.

City: New York City

Mon 09 Sep

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Starting at $45.00

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Mon 09 Sep

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Helmet is optional and free

Use of bicycle

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Tour guide completed Pfizer vaccine on April 12, 2021.

What To Expect

Masjid Malcolm Shabazz Mosque

Masjid Malcolm Shabazz is where Malcolm X preached until he left it for Sunni Islam in 1964.

Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

The oldest African-American church in New York. A vital part of the United States abolitionist movement, and was an "Underground Railway." Members included, Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Paul Robeson, Langston Hughes and W. E. B. Du Bois.

Strivers' Row

Historic district of housing. A failed effort to attract wealthy white New Yorkers, they became symbolic of success for those found the greatest success during the Harlem Renaissance, the Strivers of Harlem.

Apollo Theater

The 1,506 seat theater, opened in 1914 as Hurtig and Seamon's New Burlesque Theater, but did not reach success until 1934 when it began to offer entertainment for, by and about black people. Launching pad for countless African American entertainers, it is estimated that 1.3 million people visit the Apollo every year.

Cotton Club

The Cotton Club was a New York City nightclub from 1923 to 1940. The club launched or featured stars such as Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, the Dandridge Sisters, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and more.

Central Park

Time permitting, we'll take a spin through Central Park's Harlem Meers area.

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