Soul of Harlem: Striver's Row, Apollo Theatre & Gospel Heritage

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Soul of Harlem: Striver's Row, Apollo Theatre & Gospel Heritage

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Description

Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map. On Sundays, we offer a different walking tour that does not visit Striver's Row but encompasses other parts of Harlem for a shorter history walking tour and includes a visit to a local Baptist Church for a true gospel experience. And where Fidel Castro slept after being kicked out of a midtown hotel for having chickens in his room. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years. This has resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes, and eating establishments. Join us uptown on our signature, award-winning two-hour Harlem walking tour.

Tour Options

Gospel Sundays

Gospel Experience: On Sundays, we alter the walking tour to include a Skip The Line access to a local church for a Gospel Experience. New Meeting Location: Meet your guide outside the Apollo Theatre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/fM2MrV2m8u3H2e916. Apollo Theater, 233 W 125th : This meeting point location is only available on Sunday, and this is exclusive only for the Gospel Sundays. Starting point: Apollo Theater, 233 W 125th St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027, USA

Soul of Harlem History and Heritage Walking Tour

515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, : This meeting point location is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Starting point: 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037, USA

Itinerary

20 min

Start your exploration at one of New York Public Library's renowned research libraries, which serves as a cultural institution for the exhibition and preservation of African-American experience. Experience periodic exhibitions dedicated to The Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, & The Black Lives Matter Movement.

30 min

Established over 220 years in New York City, and in Harlem since 1902, it is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the United States.

20 min

Walk in this historic district of beautiful row houses with alleyways, rear shared and courtyards built in the 1890's. Home to the likes of tap dancer and actor Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, heavyweight boxer Harry "BLACK PANTHER" Willis, Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & William Marion Cook - 1st Black Broadway Musical composer.

20 min

Located on Harlem's original Swing Street, owner and Harlem jazz icon Bill Saxton performs with the best in the business, including American jazz and swing singer Billie Holiday.

30 min

"WHERE STARS ARE BORN & LEGENDS ARE MADE." Celebrating 90 years this year with concerts by USHER, Smokey Robinson, Mary J. Beige, Baby face, Just to name a few!

Highlights

2 Hour Guided Walk through the History of Harlem
Led by local Harlem residents & Award winning Tour Guides
(SUNDAYS ONLY) Skip the Line Access to Gospel Experience at Local Church
Most immersive tour of Harlem

What's included

Included

2 Hour Guided Walk through the History of Harlem

Led by local Harlem residents & Award winning Tour Guides

(SUNDAYS ONLY) Skip the Line Access to Gospel Experience at Local Church

Most immersive tour of Harlem

Not included

Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.8

82 reviews

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

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