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Harlem Civil Rights: Multimedia Walking Tour
4.4
109 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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 Apollo Theater, guests will have great photo opportunity to take pics against murals of entertainments who started their careers at the Apollo Theater.
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What's Included
- Professional guide to enhance your experience
- Free WIFI for staying connected
- Secure luggage storage at the cultural center
- Access to bathroom facilities
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Explore the historical streets of Harlem, interacting with locations linked to the civil rights, Black Power, and Black Arts Movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The tour is led by a Harlem native who provides an excellent narration of the history. The guide also carries portable video equipment and speaker to play relevant video clips throughout the tour, effectively bringing the history to life.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(109 Ratings)
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Chanel_w
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. Harlem - Neil was an amazing tour guide. He definitely knows his history. He’s very entertaining as well. We enjoyed Neil aka Mr. Harlem
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Madeline_l
Aug 11, 2024
Our guide Neal, aka Mr.... - Our guide Neal, aka Mr. Harlem, was both very entertaining and informative. If you are seeking an authentic Harlem experience and an understanding of what it means to be from Harlem, then this is the perfect tour. We all enjoyed this!
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Tammy_w
Jul 13, 2024
Very insightful. - Everyone needs to do this tour to not only get a knowledgeable and personable guide but the rich history!!!
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Ellen_s
Jun 8, 2024
Complete review and Artist Meeting - I’d say the fairly complete review and analysis of Harlem Civil Rights history, plus meeting an artist currently working on the enhancement of an upcoming event.
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Jean_h
Feb 9, 2024
Awesome! - 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!
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Sophialx8635ub
Nov 1, 2023
Great tour - Went as a school group and had a great experience. Our guide was very engaging and familiar with the community!
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Charliemb4206tu
Nov 1, 2023
Charlie A OOOOO - Loved it. Harlem is a beautiful place. Good to see it doing so great! Need to come back and see some jazz
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Susan_p
Mar 13, 2024
I was never notified that the tour was cancelled. - The tour was cancelled but Neal narrated very well and was very knowledgeable even though he wasn’t our guide.
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Passport65600585745
Feb 8, 2024
No tour, no refund - Turned up for the tour and as polite as the person was on the phone they had failed to inform us that the tour guide was sick and the tour wasn’t going ahead. He did rescheduled with us two days later and when we called prior to getting to the meeting spot, he again informed us that the tour guide was still sick. However, he himself would honour the tour which was great, or we could have a full refund. We decided to opt for the full refund which he said he would confirm via email which never transpired, and I am still waiting for the refund so Harlem Tours could you please effect my refund as soon as possible. I am however unable to comment on the tour itself which I suspect would be quite interesting.
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Marisolmk9220uo
May 22, 2024
I don't recommend it, it's a scam - Please stop offering this tour, it is a total scam. I went and there was no one, the tour company does not exist, a person at the door told me that the guide was sick. Who is going to return the money to me? It can't be that TripAdvisor offers this type of tours
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