The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour in New York
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.
Departure Point
- We meet in HARLEM and INSIDE the Ginjan Cafe.
Return Details
- 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Park Avenue
Park Avenue, New York, NY
Get a View of Harlem's Famous 125th Street at the Metro-North Train Station Platform. Also view art works describing Harlem's history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Harlem
New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Stop At: Langston Hughes House
East 127th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues., , New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
104 E 126th St, between Lenox and 5th Ave., New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, , New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 2082 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
2082 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard, New York, NY 10027
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd, Harlem, New York City, New York
The Theresa Hotel. We will walk by the hotel and discuss its rich Harlem history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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