Harlem Walking Tour: Explore Rich Musical History

Explore Harlem’s rich history and vibrant culture on our award-winning walking tour. Discover iconic music legends, historic sites, and diverse heritage in just two hours.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - Begin your journey at one of the New York Public Library’s esteemed research libraries, a cultural hub dedicated to showcasing and preserving the African-American experience. Enjoy periodic exhibitions focused on The Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and The Black Lives Matter Movement.
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What's Included
  • Award winning guides
  • Most immersive Harlem Tour of New York
  • Super fun day out in Harlem
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the streets where legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, along with other pioneering Harlem Renaissance artists, made American music famous worldwide.
Discover the spot where Fidel Castro stayed after being evicted from a midtown hotel for keeping chickens in his room.
Harlem’s history is among the city’s most captivating, marked by…

Location
515 Malcolm X Blvd
Malcolm X Boulevard
The tour starts from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture where the guide will be waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stacy_t
Nov 13, 2024
100% - Our tour guide was great, you can tell he loves what he does!! I can’t recall his name but he rates high fives lol
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Karendm7
Oct 14, 2024
Fantastic tour guide - fully recommend! - The guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very friendly. The tour lasted two hours over 10 blocks and the time flew by. Recommend and good value for money, even after the upfront cost and the tip.
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Passport694950
Oct 1, 2024
Amazing Soul of Harlem Walking Tour! - The tour guide Lady Altovise was amazing!! She combined her vast historical knowledge and witty personality to make for a memorable experience. Seeing Harlem on foot was a true delight 😊.
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Jesse_w
Sep 29, 2024
Despite the rain the tour... - Despite the rain the tour was very informative. The tour guide kept an upbeat positive attitude and kept everyone involved. Shout out to the Lady of Harlem for the great time.
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Kmicheltravels
Sep 28, 2024
AMAZING Harlem tour with LADY ALTOVISE. - I can not rave enough about Lady Altovise and The Soul Stroll of Harlem. My family came to New York for the first time and wanted to explore Harlem. Not only was Lady Altovise an Amazing guide. She was fantastic with working with my family. 5 Stars! Thank you for an incredible excursion! Book this tour you won't regret it. ✨️
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Dwaneem
Sep 26, 2024
Harlem Tour and Lady Altovise - Lady Altovise and the Harlem Tour was amazing. I took so many photos and learned so much history. I recommend to all of my family and friends.
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Nicquelinacookh
Sep 26, 2024
Game Changing Tour - The tour was like no other. Lady Altovise was exceptional through her knowledge and personality. This tour of Harlem exceeded my expectations.
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Rachquel_m
Oct 7, 2024
Harlem blast from the past - The tour was very informative and the guide mentioned some gems regarding Harlem history. However, I would love to see and hear different evolution in time period of Harlem history from past to future, old to modern. The tour guide Ron is very passionate about what he does and his of community. If I was to move to New York; Harlem will be the first choice! Shout out Mr. Ron.
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Vacation62153797352
Sep 30, 2024
Your Harlem with Beyoncé!!! - This is one of the best walking tours I have ever experienced. I learned so much about Harlem and NYC. As a frequent visitor to NYC I was so excited to learn what people of color have contributed. The guide is SUPERB, she is Uber talented and knowledgeable.. …. Imagine being on a walking tour with Beyoncé because the host will have you so captivated that you will think Beyoncé is leading the group. I have talent the tour at least three times and each time I learn something new. It is a refreshing view of Harlem’s past, present and future. I highly recommend that you take the time the next time you are in NYC and go on this tour. You will not be disappointed!! This is a 10 start production!!
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Kimberly_f
Oct 20, 2024
Ordinary - I look forward to learning about the locale and interesting history tidbits a long the way. The tour leader (Meredith) didn’t meet my expectations. It was a small group with only 7 participants but we covered very little ground and information in almost 2 hours. I was looking forward to learning more about Harlem and its occupants during the last century - the tour didn’t deliver.
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