Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour

Embark on a journey through Harlem to explore the locations that fostered and influenced hip-hop culture. New York, the cradle of hip-hop, invites you to a walking tour that offers a hip-hop perspective of the renowned Harlem district. Experience it through the eyes of hip-hop’s originators, enriched with their unique stories.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hush Hip Hop Tours - You can’t see the best of Harlem from behind the window, so put it in park and pound the pavement on this 2-hour New York Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour.

View a multimedia event to learn the history of New York City in a digitized 3-screen production telling the story of how the city grew into the world’s greatest urban center. Then put on some comfortable shoes to take a leisurely hip-hop stroll through the Mecca of the hip-hop culture.

Check out the sites of Dip Set, Harlem’s oldest record shops, the legendary Apollo Theater, numerous clubs, plus learn the rich musical and political history. Join your guides and share your thoughts about life in the Big City and Walk it Out!

This Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is suitable for all ages, hip-hop enthusiasts, those interested in the Foundation of the Culture and return visitors to New York City. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience with a perspective and focus which can only be shown by the Grand Masters of hip-hop. The Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour is family friendly and great for any age group and cultural background with an appreciation of old school and new school hip-hop music.

What's Included
  • Hip-Hop historian tour guide
  • 2-hour walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Tour is operated in rain or shine
Location
1220 5th Ave
5th Avenue
Entrance to the Museum of the City of New York
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rebecca
Aug 3, 2024
Great experience! - I had a great time on this tour! Mike C was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and kind. He told us all about the history of Hip Hop and showed us around the Harlem neighborhood. For sure one of the most memorable things I did in New York, so would definitely recommend! :)
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J7478gcadamp
Jul 31, 2024
💯 - Amazing! Rayza kept it really really real, mixing a lot of fun and charisma with real talk about the people and community who made/make it all happen. Nothing watered down, but also v appropriate for any age. This is what engaging and learning about a culture should look like! Peace! ✊🏽
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Angel_d
Jul 29, 2024
Great Tour! - Great tour! Tour guide (Razor) was awesome! Very knowledgeable and engaging. We had a great time and learned so much about hip hop that we didn’t know. We also saw some cool sites!
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Kevin_j
Jul 16, 2024
Mike Clee was the bomb... - Mike Clee was the bomb host. He’s from the area, so he brought the swag with him. His stories were fire.
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Sveintore_b
Jun 29, 2024
Exciting and memorable - My guy rayza is great storyteller and he knows his stuff. Great experience, fun and educating, thanks!
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Mhbil
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing and authentic experience - This was the highlight of our trip to NYC, visiting from LA. The tour guide was fantastic, kept the kids very engaged and clearly knew the area, the people and the history. Highly recommend for all. Highly non commercial tour with a genuine interest in spreading the knowledge of the area and passion for the art.
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Jermaine_o
Jun 15, 2024
Hush your Rayzor - The host was amazing. He related to his guest on the tour. He definitely was knowledgeable and the breaker was great as well.
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Pragmati
Jun 8, 2024
You gotta take this tour! - Fantastic tour. RayZa brings a ton of energy, knowledge and passion and will make sure that you learn a lot about hip hop, Harlem, resistance and gentrification. See where Malcolm used to preach, the Panthers HQ, the Hotel Theresa where Malcolm, Dr. King, Fidel, Ray Charles, Aretha and many other greats stayed and of course the iconic Apollo Theatre. And dont forget...Aug 1, 1973..you'll see why and remember, its breaking, not break dancing! Thanks RayZa for a fantastic experience..love your free style brother.
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Dvai_g
Jun 7, 2024
Ray Za u da man! - Killer tour! Bring your A game and all your enthusiasm for Ray Za as he takes you on a high energy tour of Harlem. Be prepared to learn about hip hop, resistance, endurance and life and enjoy the free style
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Darlene_p
Jun 4, 2024
August 11, 1973 - I have always wanted to go to Harlem, so surprised to learn the history behind Hip Hop! Learned so much- tour guide RAYZA was absolutely talented and very informative- funny too!
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