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Excellent Harlem Tour with Neal!
It was a 3 hour walking tour. Neal was very knowledgeable and professional. He took pictures with us and for us. Thank you!
Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Bronx
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 24 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Harlem Heritage Tours
- Meeting point
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 104 Malcolm X Boulevard between 115th - 116th Streets #2 and #3 trains arrive directly to location.
Description
Walking the historic streets of New York City / Harlem during the Holiday season is absolutely beautiful, with all the Christmas decorations, lights, sounds and food, one of he most unique experiences in the USA. Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour provides the history of Harlem while you walk, combined with portable sound and video provided by tour guide from mobile speaker video device that he carries with him. You will walk in the footsteps of history with historic video is presented from the very spot where you stand, this will bring the history to life. Imagine learning the history while Christmas caroling through the historic streets. We will end with a one hour live Christmas concert, this will leave you in terrific holiday spirits, the perfect combination of history and great holiday music.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 1:00 PM
- Season
- Starts Dec 4
- Next available
- Fri, Dec 4
- Adult (ages 20–59)
- $39
- Senior (ages 60+)
- $39
- Youth (ages 13–19)
- $39
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $35
- Infant (ages 1–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
We been the tour at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, We spend a little time discussing the heritage of the Schomburg and viewing exhibitions on display., Bathrooms are also available here.
Harlem
After leaving the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture we begin our multimedia Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour, the guide id equipped with portable iPad and speaker in backpack, providing great history and playing christmas holiday music along the way. We will learn the history while caroling through the streets of Harlem.
Apollo Theater
Apollo Theater and 125th Street is always a fantastic place to visit during the Holiday Season, and we think this year will be particularly exciting. The Apollo Theater is now closed, but gift shop is open to the public.
We will at the Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center for a fantastic Harlem Holiday Christmas Concert hosted by talented local R & B and Gospel performers.
What's included
Included
Admission to Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
One hour holiday music concert featuring local Harlem performers.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
24 reviews
How it compares in New York City
- Starting price $39 is 36% below the typical $61 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,446 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour take?
Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Bronx experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM.
How much does Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $35, adults from $39. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 104 Malcolm X Boulevard between 115th - 116th Streets #2 and #3 trains arrive directly to location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(24)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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No show
The guide didn’t show. I called and he said it was a communication problem with Viator not telling him when there are bookings. Also even if he’d showed he said the concert portion of the experience is no longer part of it.
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DO NOT BOOK
There wasn't actually a tour. Went all the way up to Harlem and waited as instructed. When nobody showed, I found the number for the owner, who indicated that there was no tour today and that it should not be on the Viator site. Now working on getting the refund.
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While we GREATLY...
While we GREATLY appreciated our guide’s impromptu solution to our tour’s problem (he really was great), we didn’t get what we paid for, weren’t given any notice of the problem, and—after the impromptu— weren’t contacted with any explanation or apology.
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Very diverse tour
I really liked this tour because he shows the reality and complex dynamics of Harlem. Well balanced tour
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A No Show
Trip Advisor sent me to the wrong meeting point, so tour left without us. Only in NYC for a few days so couldn't reschedule. Getting the run-around from the tour company and not getting my money back.
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Best Harlem Tour
Best tour ever. I’ve taken many tours but none come close to this. Neal is the complete package, entertaining, educational and engaging. If you want to experience Harlem take a tour with Neal.
K
The experience was amazing and very informative
As an educator the tour of Harlem was amazingly informative for my students. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of Harlem and went out his way to accommodate. It’s unbelievable how much history is in Harlem.
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Christmas/Holiday Tours
Andrew Morgan is an amazing singer! Neil S. was our guide and very sweet—highly recommend. Lots of great history!
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Lovely Tour
Engaging and informational tour! Great music throughout and to top it all off, the holiday concert at the end was phenomenal! 10/10
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