Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour

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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Step back in time, and learn about a key period in Harlem’s history, when you embark on this walking tour of the neighborhood. Meet your guide, a longtime Harlem resident, and set off. You’ll be following in the footsteps of former neighborhood residents like Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and will learn all about Harlem’s role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Your guide will also share videos, photos, and other multimedia pieces of history as you explore.

Discover another side of Harlem on a Civil Rights Movement walking tour
Learn all about the neighborhood’s history from your guide’s commentary
Videos, photos, and other multimedia will bring history to life
Get up close and personal with one of New York’s most vibrant areas

What's Included

Informative, friendly and professional guide
Storage for luggage in our cultural center while you are on the tour.
wifi internet services
Bathroom

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
104 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026, USA
Meet at the Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center, located at 104 Malcolm X BLVD. between 115th - 116th streets. #2 and #3 express trains on IRT line arrive directly to us. We start with intro video presentation before 2 hr. walking tour. Wifi, bathroom and storage for luggage available.

Start time

01:00 PM

End point

Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA
Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour ends at the world famous Apollo Theater. Apollo Theater known for launching careers of legendary performers, but it also has served as stage and participant in the civil rights movement. Tour guide will tell you all the stories.

What To Expect

Harlem

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Apollo Theater

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center is just minutes from Mid-Manhattan via uptown express subway.
Wheelchair accessible
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.
Stroller accessible
Guests welcome to store luggage and bags inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour.

Service animals allowed
Video, music and still pictures will be presented via portable sound and video equipment.
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

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I was never notified that the tour was cancelled.

Susan_P, Mar 2024

The tour was cancelled but Neal narrated very well and was very knowledgeable even though he wasn’t our guide.

Awesome!

Jean_H, Feb 2024

Neal was so excited to share the history of Harlem. He personalized the tour for my daughter and me. It was an absolute highlight of our trip to NYC. Any student of modern American history or the civil rights movement must take this tour!

Awful

Nichole_P, Sep 2023

The tour was supposed to start at 1pm. The tour guide did not show up. A man who appeared to be unhoused (filthy, mismatched, unwashed clothes; unwashed appearance) arrived at 1:30pm and began talking to us (a group of 10 total) with no introduction, no verification. We did not feel safe. He began trying to lead us down the street but my date and I left. We could not verify if he was a legit tour guide. He had no badge; did not confirm our booking; did not introduce himself. We have no way of knowing who he was. I have requested a refund.

A different side of New York

Khizar_D, Sep 2023

A fascinating walk through the neighbourhood. Lots of interesting and fascinating details covering various eras. Neil was an entertaining and insightful guide. Well worth taking this tour.

Eye-opening Tour

michaeljelliott, Sep 2023

Lee was a wonderful tour leader. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his home, Harlem. We covered a lot of territory, each place had its own story. As a bonus, Lee introduced our group to some friends and local celebrities. We’re glad we took the tour.

DO NOT DO THIS!!! The...

Anya_C, Aug 2023

DO NOT DO THIS!!! The tour guide failed to show up to the tour, no one is answering my emails, inquiries or phone calls, and I have not been issued a refund.

Refund

Marina_C, Aug 2023

This didn’t happen and I want my money back since the guy not showed up at the place. I came from other country and I can’t do in na different day and the place don’t answer me anymore.

Harlem Cultural Tour

Lewis_D, May 2023

Very good tour. We learned much about the cultural richness of Harlem. Highly recommend. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and tailored the tour to our interests.

Harlem visit

susan_M, May 2023

Absolutely fabulous tour the guide was really knowledgeable and interesting. He was really passionate about his neighbourhood and the history that goes with it. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and can highly recommend it. We will definitely visit Harlem again.

Historic tour

Valerie_J, May 2023

Neil showed me around the neighbourhood and explained the history. The buildings are amazing, not dissimilar to Notting Hill. Beautiful wide streets.

I very pleased to visit harlem

Benny_K, Apr 2023

I remember all my life mostly the Travel Guide..he was amazing!!!..im very happy to see the people of harlem

Fantastic historical tour with roots in the past and an eye to the future.

Cara_T, Mar 2023

Fantastic tour from Neil. As a local, he is passionate about keeping the history alive but also keeping the civil rights going for present and future Harlem. He’s so invested in the culture of his community. It was an emotional and informative walking tour from the heart. Highly recommend.

Informative tour with a personal perspective from the tour guide.

Michelle_C, Oct 2022

Learning more about the history of Harlem and key figures from the perspective of the local community.

Interesting and fun

Claire_B, Sep 2022

Our guide Neil was a superb orator and brought the modern history of Harlem to life. His respect and joy for his home district was palpable and infectious. I and my travel chum thought it was the most interesting and fun activity we did whilst in New York. I would like to go back there and explore more

Don't do it!

Catrice_G, Jul 2022

This was by far the worst tour I have ever been on. There was no history given as stated in the overview. He said his office was closed and there was no films to watch. He took us to his mothers house?? During the tour, he stopped at a store saying he will be right back he had to go get something. Then, when it was FINALLY over at Apollo, he said this is the Apollo and the end of your tour. The absolute worst tour and the one tour I was looking forward to the most.

Fantastic experience

Claudia_B, Jun 2022

Neal’s personal knowledge and love of Harlem made this a not-to-miss experience. We learned so much beyond just history. Highly recommend this tour.

Great Tour

Michelle_P, Mar 2022

Neil was knowledgeable, informative, and personable. We started the tour with video clips. We then walked around and saw so much civil rights history. Neil is a walking historian. You can tell he is passionate about this topic. Absolutely recommend this tour. Great day and learned a lot.

Fabulous Tour, Outstanding Tour Guide

Geraldine_G, Mar 2022

This was an excellent walking tour of Harlem and Neil was an outstanding guide, answering all our questions along the way. The tour began by showing the group film clips of Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell. We walked through the streets and Neil pointed out the important sites and discussed how the community is changing. He explained what gentrification meant to the residents of Harlem. We walked through an African market, a housing project and a Presbyterian Church. He pointed out the mosque in which Malcolm X preached and a number of synagogues that are now churches. Of course, no tour of Harlem would be complete without showing the group the Apollo Theater and Sylvia’s.

A NYC must do

Robin_D, Feb 2022

The best walking tour I have ever been on. Neil is very knowledgeable and socially engaged. He is friendly, sincere and generous. He sees the bigger picture now and through time. Really appreciate the detail of his knowledge and how he weaves major historical events with his personal experiences and connections to Harlem. The tour is full of nuance and detail at just the right tempo.

Historically interesting but the tour visit could be enriched

Genevieve_L, Dec 2021

The video explanation part at the beginning was really interesting The guide comments during the tour were limited and the city tour very short. The stop at the Apollo theater was made upon our request and the visit was only limited to the theater entrance