Soul of Harlem : Harlem geschiedenis, muziek en gospel ervaring
Beschrijving
Ontdek Harlem, een van de cultureel belangrijkste wijken van New York, door middel van muziek, geschiedenis en mensen. Loop door de straten waar Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington en andere legendes uit de Harlem Renaissance de Amerikaanse muziek op het wereldtoneel hielpen zetten. Stop bij het Apollo Theater, het legendarische Harlem-monument waar generaties artiesten hebben opgetreden en waar Harlems muzikale erfenis vandaag de dag wordt voortgezet. Leer hoe Harlem zich door de jaren heen heeft ontwikkeld door veranderende gemeenschappen, culturele bewegingen en historische evenementen. Ontdek de verhalen achter de kerken, theaters, huizen, restaurants en de mensen die deze iconische wijk hebben gevormd. Ga met ons mee de stad in voor een onvergetelijke Harlem wandeltocht vol geschiedenis, cultuur en lokale verhalen. Sunday Gospel Experience Option : Op zondag kunt u genieten van een kortere Harlem geschiedeniswandeling door een ander deel van de buurt, gevolgd door een authentieke gospelervaring in een lokale Baptistenkerk die verbonden is met de gemeenschap.
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Reisroute
Begin uw verkenning bij een van de beroemde onderzoeksbibliotheken van de New York Public Library, die dienstdoet als een culturele instelling voor de tentoonstelling en het behoud van Afro-Amerikaanse ervaringen. Ervaar periodieke tentoonstellingen gewijd aan The Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era en The Black Lives Matter Movement.
De kerk bestaat al ruim 220 jaar en is gevestigd in New York City, en sinds 1902 in Harlem. Het is een van de oudste Baptistenkerken in de Verenigde Staten.
Wandel door deze historische wijk met prachtige rijtjeshuizen met steegjes, gedeelde achterhuizen en binnenplaatsen die in de jaren 1890 zijn gebouwd. De thuisbasis van onder andere tapdanser en acteur Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, zwaargewichtbokser Harry "BLACK PANTHER" Willis, congreslid Adam Clayton Powell Jr. en William Marion Cook - 1e zwarte componist van Broadway-musicals.
Eigenaar en jazzicoon Bill Saxton, gevestigd aan de originele Swing Street van Harlem, treedt hier op met de beste artiesten uit de jazzwereld, waaronder de Amerikaanse jazz- en swingzangeres Billie Holiday.
"WHERE STARS ARE BORN & LEGENDS ARE MADE." Dit jaar vieren we ons 90-jarig jubileum met concerten van USHER, Smokey Robinson, Mary J. Beige, Baby face, om er maar een paar te noemen!
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Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Vervoersopties zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Alle plaatsen en oppervlakken zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Geschikt voor alle condities
Beoordelingen(95)
Excellent Tour. We had Ronald as a tour guide. He was extremely funny, knowledgeable, and professional. I was surprised at the things I learned, much of it was unexpected. For example, we saw the exact location where Billie Holiday sang and was discovered. We saw our Scott Joplin lived and passed by the hotel where Fidel Castro stayed. It was really great. Worth the time and expense.
We had a tour with Ronald, who was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and funny. I was expecting a straightforward tour, but I was surprised by all of the unexpected and amazing things I learned. My favorite was visiting the location where Billie Holiday was “ discovered.” Highly recommend.
You must really want to learn. The tour guide is extremely smart, engaging and passionate about the neighborhood in which she lives
Tour guide Meredith was excellent! Personable, knowledgeable, great speaking voice. Especially enjoyed visiting Gospel singing church.
We had a good time. The tour guide was engaging and made sure that all questions were answered. The weather was perfect.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the engaging experience with your tour guide. It's wonderful to hear that all your questions were answered and that the beautiful weather made the experience even better. Thank you for choosing Tours by Foot, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable New York City tour!
Ronald was our tour guide, and he brought a lot of energy and humor to the experience. He was engaging and clearly passionate about the subject matter, which made the tour enjoyable. The tour focused primarily on the notable Black individuals who lived in Harlem rather than the history of Harlem itself or how the neighborhood became such an important center of Black American history during the Harlem Renaissance and beyond. We walked through different parts of Harlem as Ronald pointed out the homes and stories of various prominent Black figures. He also discussed some people who never actually lived in Harlem, which occasionally made the theme of the tour feel less focused. One drawback was that Ronald frequently went off on tangents that weren’t directly related to the tour or Harlem. For example, there was an extended discussion about Marcus Garvey that didn’t really tie back to Harlem or the locations we were visiting. While the information was interesting, these detours sometimes disrupted the flow of the tour and took time away from learning more about the neighborhood itself. Overall, Ronald was an entertaining and enthusiastic guide, but I would have appreciated a stronger focus on Harlem’s history and significance, with fewer off-topic diversions.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear that Ronald's energy, humor, and passion made the experience enjoyable, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Our Soul of Harlem tour is specifically designed to explore Harlem's significance in African-American history and culture, including the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, music, the arts, and the influential Black figures who helped shape the neighborhood and its legacy. We understand that guests may have different expectations about which aspects of Harlem's history they would most like to explore, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. Thank you again for choosing Tours by Foot and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Truly enjoyed the tour. My family and I truly like the history of Harlem and historic landmarks. The church service was excellent. The tour guide was very patient. I enjoyed her personality snd enthusiastic, Great job.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed exploring Harlem's history and historic landmarks, as well as the Gospel experience. We're especially glad that our guide's patience, enthusiasm, and engaging personality made your tour so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Tours by Foot, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another memorable New York City experience!
Lady Altovese is a wealth of Harlem knowledge! She presents the information in a very sequential and interesting format. She has a beautiful personality!!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Harlem tour with Lady Altovise. Her deep knowledge of the neighborhood and her engaging storytelling style are exactly what make her tours so special. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for choosing Tours by Foot, and we hope to welcome you back for another New York City experience soon!
It is a one of a kind experience. Our tour guide, Ronald, was knowledgeable on the history of Harlem and other topics.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such a memorable experience exploring Harlem with Ronald. His passion for sharing the neighborhood's rich history and culture truly makes each tour special. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Excellent way to see and experience Harlem from the perspective of a local resident who loves their neighborhood
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed experiencing Harlem through the eyes of a local who truly loves the neighborhood. Sharing its rich history, culture, and community is what makes this tour so special. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another NYC adventure!
