• Harlem - In addition to the attractions mentioned, the tour will explore and discuss the history of the Metro-North train station, Astor’s Row, the “White House” in Harlem, the YMCA, several renowned murals in Harlem, Lenox Terrace, Harlem Hospital, the Harlem State Office Building, and Blumstein’s Department Store - the site where MLK nearly lost his life. Walking through the streets of Harlem will provide an authentic experience of the neighborhood’s culture and people.
• Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - Located in Harlem, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of The New York Public Library’s esteemed research libraries. It is a leading cultural institution dedicated to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials related to African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.
• Langston Hughes House - The Langston Hughes House is a historic residence in Harlem. Langston Hughes, a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, will be a significant focus during the tour.
• The National Jazz Museum in Harlem - Open from Thursday to Saturday, the museum offers insights into famous Jazz musicians associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Visitors can explore current exhibits, vintage jazz photos, maps, books, and more.
• Apollo Theater - The world-renowned Apollo Theater is a cornerstone of Harlem. The tour will cover the “Walk of Fame” in front of the theater and the numerous stars who have performed there.
• 2082 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd - The Theresa Hotel. The tour will include a walk by the hotel to discuss its significant history in Harlem.

• Snacks

Our 10,000-step journey will begin with a bird’ s-eye view of 125th Street, Harlem’s most popular street. The main themes we will discuss are the Harlem Renaissance and gentrification.

We walk by and discuss these famous places:

• The world’s famous Apollo Theater
• Sylvia’s Soul Food Restaurant
• The home of Langston Hughes
• Astor’s Row
• Several iconic murals

This tour is based on a book I have written, “You Are Here: A Geographic History of Enslaved and Free Africans in Manhattan from 1613 to 1865.” I will use my tour guide experience (I have given over 700 tours) to make this a fun-filled tour. Best of all, you will have a Harlem experience—see the friendly culture, people, and places of Harlem.

If you are behind schedule, please get in touch with me ASAP. I will have a 5-minute grace period. Afterward, I will proceed to our first stop—the Metro-North Railroad (above-ground train station) directly across the street from the Ginjan Cafe on Park Ave.

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