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Harlem Renaissance: Multimedia Walking Tour Experience
4.6
49 Ratings
New York
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Harlem Renaissance with our multimedia walking tour. Explore iconic sights and learn about the influential figures who shaped African-American art and culture in the 1920s.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Apollo Theater - Our journey concludes at the Apollo Theater, internationally celebrated for its iconic Amateur Night events every Wednesday evening. While we do enter to explore the gift shop, the main theater is currently inaccessible for tours due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - A leading authority in the study and conservation of Black heritage, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture houses an extensive collection of over ten million artifacts documenting the Black experience.
An exhibition is typically available for public viewing within the center.
This location serves as the gathering point for the tour before embarking on the 2-hour Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Walking Tour.
What's Included
- Portable video and sound equipment included
- Authentic Harlem tour with a local guide born and raised in the area
What's Not Included
- No food included.
Additional Information
Explore locations in Harlem connected to the culturally vibrant 1920’s era, a time when African-Americans and Black individuals used art and culture to shape their own image, thus altering global perceptions of people of color in America. Follow in the footprints of iconic personalities like Marcus Garvey, Langston Hughs, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Harry Wills, Eubie Blake and several others.
Location
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Malcolm X Boulevard
Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Walking Tour starts at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard at 135th Street. #2 and #3 trains arrive directly. 212 280-7888 is office number if not need immediate assistance.
Call 212 280-7888 if you have questions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(49 Ratings)
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Apwalker88
Jul 13, 2024
Neal is a Top Guide - Wow. Neal is a knowledgeable, passionate, and animated educator. My whole family really enjoyed this tour.
Neal took us through history from the 1600s, when Harlem was home to native people, up to the recent decades of hip hop where stars rose literally from the streets of the neighborhood.
Most of the tour centered around the Harlem Renaissance - Neal took us to many of the most famous landmarks throughout including the Apollo.
I've been in New York for 2 years and this was a really great way to learn a lot about the significant role Harlem played in New York history.
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Sara_l
May 19, 2024
Harlem! The gem of New York - This was truly a lovely day. We felt like we were walking around with the mayor of Harlem. His knowledge and enthusiasm is a beautiful thing.
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Kenbz2998po
Dec 3, 2023
Fun and Informative - We loved it and highly recommend it! Plus our tour group ran into two local celebrities, and our super tour guide introduced us, told us why they were each historically important and seamlessly wove their stories into the wonderful Harlem history he was telling us about.
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Michaellu3813so
Oct 29, 2023
Experience history in Harlem up close - Great tour with Neil as guide. With his impressive personality he told many stories from the founding days to today. Highly recommended
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Temika_j
Apr 23, 2023
Awesome tour, very... - Awesome tour, very informative, we had a great time learning all about the history of Harlem. My son was able to play in the park and said he now feels like he’s a local.
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Torihu1140ez
Apr 5, 2023
Awesome trip! - It was awesome. The guide clearly has meaningful ties to the Harlem community and a deep understanding of its rich history.
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Vinomio_nycluv
Dec 27, 2022
Native NYer above 125th. - Grew up in NYC during a time we were convinced to stay away from Harlem. OMG, what a loss. Harlem is so rich in fascinating history and so beautiful. The tour was fabulous. Lots of walking, but he paces it to the people who are in the group. Loved how we got to take photos in the exact places of iconic old photos. We are definitely booking a different tour when we are back in town. HIGHLY recommend.
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645verot
Aug 26, 2023
I expected more - Positive points: The guide was very good, interesting and passionate
Negative points: shortened visit, due to an annual event: Event in the neighborhood on the day of our visit. We only visited 3 streets, the visit program was not carried out. The guide was aware of this and offered a refund which he had to request. Still waiting.
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Brianfj4567ch
Jul 30, 2024
Disappointing - We had a Saturday tour booked thru Harlem Heritage. An hour before, our tour guide texted to say something came up and he would not be able to make it, leaving a lobby-full of disappointed people. But more disconcerting was the lack of correspondence regarding a refund. Neither the tour guide or the office responded to my inquires regarding a refund of the $80 we paid. I ended up having to go thru my credit card company to resolve the issue. That is far from professional.
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Joana_m
Mar 31, 2023
I was not able to do this tour because of the incompetence of the agency! - I could not manage to do the tour as the start meeting point was changed without anyone telling me (I called the day before and they confirm the starting place was the one stated on the ticket). After many phone calls and much rudeness from the agent who answered my calls, I realize the guide decided to start the tour at the ending point. I walked 15 minutes to the supposed place and something else was happening there. It took me a while to realize it was another event.
I went on purpose to Harley (1 hour away from my home), could not participate in it, and experienced much stress and rudeness. I am asking, please, for a refund.
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