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5.0 / 5 from 249 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 249 reviews
About this tour
Our 10,000-step journey will begin with a bird' s-eye view of 125th Street, Harlem's most popular street. The main themes we will discuss are the Harlem Renaissance and gentrification.
We walk by and discuss these famous places:
- The world's famous Apollo Theater
- Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant
- The home of Langston Hughes
- Astor's Row
- Several iconic murals
This tour is based on a book I have written, "You Are Here: A Geographic History of Enslaved and Free Africans in Manhattan from 1613 to 1865." I will use my tour guide experience (I have given over 700 tours) to make this a fun-filled tour. Best of all, you will have a Harlem experience—see the friendly culture, people, and places of Harlem.
If you are behind schedule, please get in touch with me ASAP. I will have a 5-minute grace period. Afterward, I will proceed to our first stop—the Metro-North Railroad (above-ground train station) directly across the street from the Ginjan Cafe on Park Ave.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We meet in HARLEM and INSIDE the Ginjan Cafe. The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 330 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Get a View of Harlem's Famous 125th Street at the Metro-North Train Station Platform. Also view art works describing Harlem's history.(10 min)
- 2
Along with the listed attractions, We will see and discuss the history of the Metro-North train station, Astor's Row, The "White House" in Harlem, The YMCA, several famous murals in Harlem, Lenox Terrace, Harlem Hospital, Harlem State Office Building, and Blumsteins Department store - the place where MLK almost lost his life, walk the streets of Harlem to get a true sense of the culture and people in the neighborhoods.(1 hr 20 min)
- 3
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, one of The New York Public Library’s renowned research libraries, is a world-leading cultural institution devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.(15 min)
- 4
Langston Hughes House is a historic home located in Harlem. Mr. Hughes is an iconic figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Langston Hughes will be a major topic during the tour.(10 min)
- 5
The Museum is open only Thursday- Saturday. Review famous Jazz Musicians associated with the Harlem Renaissance, see current exhibits, vintage jazz photos, maps, books, etc.(10 min)
- 6
The World Famous Apollo theater is a mainstay in Harlem. We will discuss the "Walk of Fame" in front of the theater, as well as the many stars that performed there.(5 min)
- 7
The Theresa Hotel. We will walk by the hotel and discuss its rich Harlem history.(5 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Depending on the availability, we may have access inside one of Harlem's 14 farms - Harlem Grown.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to We meet in HARLEM and INSIDE the Ginjan Cafe.
The nearest accessible public restroom to We meet in HARLEM and INSIDE the Ginjan Cafe. is Alice Kornegay Triangle, New York, about 330 m away.
Alice Kornegay Triangle · about 330 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (park)
8am-4pm, Open later seasonally — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- We meet in HARLEM and INSIDE the Ginjan Cafe
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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