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Harlem Civil Rights: Multimedia Walking Tour
4.3
127 Ratings
New York
Experience the vibrant history of the Harlem Civil Rights movement with a multimedia walking tour. Engage with historic sites and hear captivating narratives from a local tour guide.
Experience the vibrant history of the Harlem Civil Rights movement with a multimedia walking tour. Engage with historic sites and hear captivating narratives from a local tour guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Harlem - Walk in the footsteps of iconic events and leaders of Harlem’s civil rights movement. Over a 2 hour period you will visit churches, theaters, residences / homes associated with the 1960’s and 1970’s period in Harlem.
- Apollo Theater - We enter the lobby area with born and raised Harlem tour guide who will explain the history of the…
- Harlem - Walk in the footsteps of iconic events and leaders of Harlem’s civil rights movement. Over a 2 hour period you will visit churches, theaters, residences / homes associated with the 1960’s and 1970’s period in Harlem.
- Apollo Theater - We enter the lobby area with born and raised Harlem tour guide who will explain the history of the Apollo Theater, guests will have great photo opportunity to take pics against murals of entertainments who started their careers at the Apollo Theater.
What's Included
- WiFi internet services
- Bathroom facilities
- Informative, friendly, and professional guide
- Luggage storage at our cultural center during the tour
- WiFi internet services
- Bathroom facilities
- Informative, friendly, and professional guide
- Luggage storage at our cultural center during the tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Explore the historic streets of Harlem and connect with landmarks tied to the civil rights, Black Power, and Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. A knowledgeable tour guide, born and raised in Harlem, will offer an engaging narrative detailing the history. Equipped with a portable video and speaker, the guide will share relevant footage…
Explore the historic streets of Harlem and connect with landmarks tied to the civil rights, Black Power, and Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. A knowledgeable tour guide, born and raised in Harlem, will offer an engaging narrative detailing the history. Equipped with a portable video and speaker, the guide will share relevant footage throughout the tour, making history come alive.
- The Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center is just minutes from Mid-Manhattan via uptown express subway.
- 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.
- Guests welcome to store luggage and bags inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour.
- Video, music and still pictures will be presented via portable sound and video equipment.
Location
Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
Malcolm X Boulevard
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(127 Ratings)
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Paul_t
Apr 3, 2026
Great mix of history and personal experience - Neil was great! He offered a fantastic look at the Civil Rights movement from Harlem’s perspective, and gave us a real sense of not only the history but the character and feel of the area. It was cold, so our tour asked if we could stop for coffee and hot chocolate. Ended up having a great bonus hang and chat right in the middle of the tour. Highly recommend!
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Gail_s
Mar 20, 2026
Learn about Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Billie Holiday, Life in Harlem - Learned so much about Harlem’s history, including how it got its name from the Dutch. Saw places where Duke Ellington’s band played and Billie Holiday sang the blues. Saw the site of the famous ballroom where integrated crowds danced the Lindy Hop.
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599rainh
Mar 8, 2026
Warm tour on a cold day - Mr. Shoemaker kindly and enthusiastically took us through the streets of Harlem on a drizzly winter day. We learned about landmarks, cultural hubs, and anything we asked questions about.
Fantastic experience. Lunch at Sylvia's after.
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53tamsinw
Oct 29, 2025
Great knowledge:) - Our guide Mr Harlem was a fountain of knowledge and took us through the history of New York from pre founding fathers to present day, weaving in key civil rights and sports stars along with the personal experiences of everyday residents in Harlem. A real historian and educator, with a thoughtful and reflective manner. Unforgettable. Thanks so much, Tamsin, Rosa & Cassius.
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Johannontate
Aug 9, 2025
This is HARLEM! - This tour was highly informative on so many levels and helped my family understand even more about Harlem than we already knew! In addition to sharing historical facts, Neal introduced us to current Harlemites and allowed them to speak about Harlem and its impact on their lives. His demeanor and level of knowledge were impeccable. The level of respect he showed to community leaders and their respect for him was also great to see!
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Susancg7106za
Jun 17, 2025
Harlem history comes to life. - What a great tour! Neil really took us under the skin of Harlem. He has superb knowledge of local history, not least because he has lived a lot of it himself. His stories about the gun violence he witnessed in the 1980s will live with us for a long time. It was also a real pleasure to walk Harlem’s streets with Neil, meet some of his friends, and even taste some fish fry! 10/10 for a totally engaging and thought-provoking tour.
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Cathydef
May 21, 2025
Highly recommend! - The guide knows the impressive history of Harlem inside and out. He was engaging, informative and impressive.
I highly recommend this tour!
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John_p
Apr 8, 2026
Walking tour - Walking tour was very informative. We even got a piece of whiting from a local shop for free 😋 I would have liked more information on the Appolo theater but it was closed.
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Romanz593
Jun 3, 2025
memorable expirience - While visiting New York, Harlem wasn’t originally on our list — but I’m so glad my wife thought of it! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a real feel for the unique culture and rich history of this remarkable neighborhood. It felt like everyone in the area knew him, which added a fun and personal touch to the tour. He was engaging, imaginative, and brought Harlem’s story to life, from its origins all the way to the present day. A truly memorable experience.
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Demeca_p
Aug 17, 2025
Disappointed - Call to make sure it’s actually going to happen. This tour was supposed to happen and no one notified me that it wasn’t going to happen after taking the subway and walking in heat and humid to get there.
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