Soul of Harlem: Harlems historia, musik och gospelupplevelse
Beskrivning
Upptäck Harlem, en av New York Citys mest kulturellt betydelsefulla stadsdelar, genom sin musik, historia och människor. Promenera på gatorna där Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington och andra Harlem Renaissance legender hjälpte till att sätta amerikansk musik på världsscenen. Stanna utanför Apollo Theater, det legendariska landmärket i Harlem där generationer av artister har uppträtt och där Harlems musikaliska arv fortsätter än idag. Lär dig hur Harlem utvecklats genom åren genom förändrade samhällen, kulturella rörelser och historiska händelser. Upptäck berättelserna bakom Harlems kyrkor, teatrar, hem, restauranger och människorna som formade detta ikoniska kvarter. Följ med på en minnesvärd rundvandring i Harlem fylld med historia, kultur och lokala berättelser. Sunday Gospel Experience Option : På söndagar kan du njuta av en kortare Harlem historia rundvandring genom ett annat område i grannskapet, följt av en autentisk gospelupplevelse i en lokal baptistkyrka ansluten till samhället.
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Resplan
Börja din utforskning på ett av New York Public Librarys välkända forskningsbibliotek, som fungerar som en kulturell institution för utställning och bevarande av afroamerikansk upplevelse. Upplev periodiska utställningar tillägnade Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era och The Black Lives Matter Movement.
Etablerat över 220 år i New York City, och i Harlem sedan 1902, är det en av de äldsta baptistkyrkorna i USA.
Promenera i detta historiska distrikt med vackra radhus med gränder, delade baksidor och innergårdar byggda på 1890-talet. Hem till tapdansaren och skådespelaren Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, tungviktsboxaren Harry "BLACK PANTHER" Willis, kongressledamoten Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & William Marion Cook - den första kompositören av Black Broadway Musical.
Beläget på Harlems ursprungliga Swing Street, uppträder ägaren och Harlem-jazzikonen Bill Saxton med de bästa i branschen, inklusive den amerikanska jazz- och swingsångerskan Billie Holiday.
"DÄR STJÄRNOR ÄR FÖDDA OCH LEGENDER GÖRS." Firar 90 år i år med konserter av USHER, Smokey Robinson, Mary J. Beige, Baby face, för att bara nämna några!
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- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Transportalternativ är rullstolsanpassade
- Alla områden och ytor är rullstolsanpassade
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
Recensioner(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!
