Private Harlem Tour in New York with Local Expert Guide

Brooklyn, USA

3 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Harlem's top attractions during a walking tour. Known as a hub for African-American arts since the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the iconic neighborhood is home to the legendary Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Studio Museum of Harlem, Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant, and architectural masterpieces such as Striver's Row, Shepard Hall at the City College of New York, and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial.

Private walking tour of Harlem in New York City
Visit the Apollo Theater where many musical legends have performed
See African-American artworks exhibited at the Studio Museum of Harlem
Visit the Hamilton Grange, the home of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Learn about Harlem's history and cultural importance
Enjoy a personalized experience and tailored recommendations from your private guide

What's Included

All taxes
Friendly local guide
Private tour
Multiple start times available
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Iconic places for photo shoot
Flexible customizable itinerary
Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
Meeting in the hotel lobby

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees (if any)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel. Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

What To Expect

Your guide meets you at your hotel to begin your walking tour of Harlem.

Head into the heart of Harlem to visit the Apollo Theatre, the world-famous live music venue that has hosted legends such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Stevie Wonder. Take a stroll along Striver's Row, aka the St. Nicholas Historic District, to see elegant 19th-century homes that are considered architectural gems.

Stop at the Harlem YMCA, which was one of the first YMCA's for African-Americans when it was founded in 1932. Continue to the City College of New York campus to view the Gothic-style Shepard Hall, a landmark building constructed in the early 1900s. Next, stop by the Studio Museum in Harlem, a contemporary art museum that focuses on African-American artists.

Stop for a bite at one of Harlem's most famous restaurants: Sylvia’s Soul Food, where VIPs including Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama have dined. Then visit the landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, an important part of the community's spiritual, political, and cultural life. You'll also visit the Hamilton Grange National Memorial, the home built by Alexander Hamilton in 1802.

Apollo Theater