Top Experiences in Harlem

Families would enjoy a tour of the Harlem neighborhood of main points of interest, Apollo Theater and of course, the famous Church of the Gospel Mass.

During the tour, tourists would learn about the history and culture of Harlem. They would hear anecdotes about the places and get information about local life. In addition, they would stop at places that tourists wanted to visit, in order to have an experience of Harlem culture.

Finally, tourists would enjoy the most authentic experience of Harlem by attending the Gospel mass in the Church. They would listen to the singing and dancing that make the Gospel mass a unique and unforgettable experience. At the end of the tour, tourists would take with them an unforgettable memory of a unique and exciting experience.

Hear the stories of the people that have lived there and the histories that made these spots as special as they are.

This panoramic tour takes you to a number of iconic landmarks you’ll recognize from film history’s most memorable movies.That’s out on Coney Island.

Beyond getting photos that you’ll treasure for years, this is a chance to take a walk off the beaten path and experience the New York that real New Yorkers know.

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In addition to passing through the main points of the city, we talk about the history of the city, bringing relevant and interesting facts in the course of our tour. We will do about 5 to 6 photo stops.

The spots we will meet are: Columbus Circle, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Dakota Building, Famous Towhouses, Harlem Quarter, St. John the Divine Cathedral, Natural History Museum, Metropolitan Museum, Museum Mile, 5th Ave, St. Patrick Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Flat Iron Building, Washington Square, Village, High Line, SoHo, Chinatown, Civic District, World Trade Center, Financial District, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Lookout, UN.

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If it is Wednesday, it’s Gospel in Harlem. A 60-minute Wednesday Gospel Praise at a neighborhood Black historic church. This is not a church service but an hour of inspirational gospel and spirituals with choir. Visitors are invited to join in the musical fellowship.

Highlights:

Visit a local church and participate in a mid-week musical fellowship with local congregation and choir. The hour includes gospel and spirituals led by professional church choir singers.

Unique experience that you can have accompanied by one of our professional guides and certified by the city of New York, who will share with you all their knowledge about history, culture, architecture, economy and more topics that will help you understand more about the Contrasts of New York. .

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind experience takes you on an interactive cultural tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx, and reveals the true meaning of hip-hop.

It is an excursion that combines Harlem, the mass and the three largest districts of the city.

We begin our tour of the residential area of Central Park, once in the northern part of Manhattan we will stop at the Cathedral San Juan El Divino and Columbia University, where we will walk through its gardens and main corridor. We will also pass the General Grant's Mausoleum and the Apollo Theater on 125th Street.
We will stop at Martin Luther King Boulevard and from there to one of the Baptist churches of this mythical New York neighborhood.

After the mass we will continue our route to the Bronx to visit graffiti and the stop in front of Yankee Stadium for the corresponding photos. In Queens we will visit the neighborhood of Malba (private urbanization), the Flushing Meadows Park, the small India and the Latin neighborhoods from this multicultural district. In Brooklyn, we visited the neighborhood of Williamsburg, district of Orthodox Jews.

Hace unos años tuvimos la oportunidad y el éxito de crear esta ruta que los turistas aman y disfrutan.

El tour Contraste de Nueva York, de creación propia, es la ruta más completa y entretenida, donde visitaremos los tres distritos más grandes de la ciudad, el Bronx, Queens y Brooklyn.

Fue un proceso largo, en el que colaboramos todos los que formamos parte de esta empresa, algunos con más de 30 años de experiencia en el turismo.

El resultado, algo maravilloso que también nos vino a sorprender.

Por eso decidimos compartir nuestro éxito con todos ustedes, algo que nos llena de orgullo.

El orgullo de ser los primeros.

Our Harlem & Gospel bus tour with a guide in Italian will guarantee you a memorable experience in the Harlem district, a reference point for African American culture! You can listen to exciting Gospel music during an authentic function in a Baptist Church in Harlem! The tour will then continue, accompanied by the expertise of our certified guides, with a visit to the main points of interest in the neighborhood, such as 125th Street and the Apollo Theater, City College of New York, Sylvan Terrace, Morris-Jumel Mansion, Columbia University. Stops and itinerary may vary based on traffic.

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Ready to immerse yourself in the beating heart of New York? From historic Upper Manhattan to the vibrant Bronx, from the diversity of Queens to the unmistakable energy of Brooklyn, and finally, the iconic skyline of Lower Manhattan, your day will be full of discovery.

Our tour has been meticulously designed for families and groups who want to experience the true essence of New York. Experience the historic Bronx, admire the vibrant diversity of Queens, tour the creativity of Brooklyn, and finish with iconic Lower Manhattan.

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This tour is the perfect way to enjoy with your loved ones. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides ensure that every moment is informative, enjoyable and completely unforgettable.

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We invite you to attend a gospel Mass service on a lovely Sunday in Harlem. We’ll discover historic Harlem from every angle on this one-of-a-kind tour. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about this culturally rich Manhattan neighborhood that was home to such great African American figures as Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, W. E. B. Du Bois, Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, and Malcolm X. Take this fun bus tour of Harlem to gain a deep understanding of the neighborhood and its magnificent architecture and rich history. We’ll pass by iconic landmarks.

We’ll then enter one of the multitudes of churches with lively congregations that are vital to the community. You’ll be welcomed by a choir and submerged in the energy and fervor that emanates from their powerful songs. When all the voices of the gospel choir come together, something beautiful and transcendent happens.
We will need to take into consideration 1 hour travel time total.

Visit Harlem, the ethnically diverse borough of New York, on a Wednesday-morning guided tour. On your tour through one of New York City's most vital neighborhoods, you'll hear stories from Harlem's fascinating history and see its famous sights.

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This tour includes FREE observation tickets, you may choose from "Top of the Rock" or "Empire State building", retail price $43~. Don't forget to take one before you get off the tour vehicle. Since this tour usually finish around 3:30~4:00PM, you can go straight ahead to the observation after the tour.

New York is big and wonderful. And, at times, overwhelming. Whatever your tour goals or interests, I'll help you plan the ideal itinerary. Plus, I'll show you places only real New Yorkers know. (If desired, we can arrange for a private vehicle and driver for an additional fee, paid directly to the driver.)

Walk through the historic Harlem streets engaging with sites associated with the civil rights, Black Power and Black Arts Movement of the 1960's and 1970's. Harlem born and raised tour guide will provide terrific narrative explaining the history, guide also equipped with portable video and speaker providing applicable footage along the way, this will bring the history to life.

Experience the fantasy of your favorite movies and TV shows while learning the reality of Harlem heritage on our Harlem Movie / TV Multimedia Walking Tour. A lifelong born and raised Harlem tour guide equipped with portable video and sound will present TV and movie clips at the very locations where they were filmed.  All along the way soundtracks from Harlem movies / TV shows will play via our portable audio.

What better way to end an evening in Harlem than with some sightseeing and live jazz. When the lights go down on this famous NYC neighborhood, the immortal soulful sounds and rhythms of Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis ring out.

Highlights
● Spend the evening in Harlem listening to some world-class jazz
● Stroll across 125th Street, the heartbeat of Harlem, and walk uptown
● Two or three stops at our local pubs, clubs or restaurants to hear live jazz
● The chance to mix and mingle like a local
● Our local guides are friendly, passionate and knowledgeable about their community
● See some historical landmarks, churches and learn about famous nightclubs of the past
● We’ll make you feel like you’re in your own neighborhood

On this tour you will visit one of Harlem’s most historic churches consisting of outstanding soul stirring gospel music and the power of prayer. After the church service, you will embark on a cultural walking tour conducted by a lifelong born and raised Harlem resident equipped with portable video, sound and pictures presented along the way at sights of cultural significance. The media component will heighten your enjoyment and understanding of Harlem history.

Enjoy a tour of Harlem — center of jazz and bebop music — then dine on soul food and see a jazz show at a famous venue like the Cotton Club. After exploring the historical neighborhood with a professional guide, feast on mouthwatering cuisine such as crispy fried chicken, spicy ribs and cornbread at Sylvia’s restaurant. You’ll relive the high-stepping nights of the 1920s with a jam session at one of Harlem’s hottest clubs. There’s no better way to explore the full range of Harlem's diverse history, music and food!

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Aboard a comfortable van or mini-bus, enjoy a comfortable 4-hour sightseeing tour designed to offer a comprehensive and entertaining experience of New York City. This tour, narrated by a professional tour guide, includes some of the most iconic spots of New York City.

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.

Embark on a journey through present-day Harlem – see the people and places of the Harlem Renaissance, and discover why this time in American history was so magical and vital for African-American culture.

Highlights
● Delve into the depths of this time in American history with our extremely knowledgeable guides
● Experience some of the most beautiful theaters, ballrooms, and churches in Harlem
● Visit the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Alhambra Ballroom, Hotel Theresa, and many more
● Learn about the numerous jazz clubs, speakeasies and people associated with them along the way uptown
● Learn about the importance of the 135th Street area to African-Americans in Harlem
● Find out where Langston Hughes is buried and the location of Swing Street/Jungle Alley

Get to know the history, heritage and soul of Harlem, the legendary neighborhood known internationally as the Black Mecca of the world. This explosion of cultural pride, defined as “Harlem Renaissance” derives its roots in 1890, when African Americans – after enduring centuries of slavery and the struggle for abolition - migrated to the North in great numbers, and relocated from the rural South to the urban North.

Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.

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In 1971, Mount Morris Park Historic District was proclaimed to be a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local park and famous Harlem landmarks while seeing the unaltered streetscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century brownstone townhouses and churches that represent the district’s eclectic style.

Highlights
● See some of the famous Harlem brownstones
● Stroll across 125th Street, dubbed “the heartbeat of Harlem”
● See landmarks Hotel Teresa, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Apollo Theater and more
● Visit one of our local parks where the Black Woodstock happened in 1969 and home to the last standing fire watchtower in New York City
● Discover the area where Tammany Hall bosses lived and the notable Doctor's Row

Explore the diversity of New York on the contrasts tour. Get to know the hidden gems beyond the skyscrapers, this tour reveals the varied wealth of the city. Explore ethnic neighborhoods, unique street art, and the fascinating history of the Big Apple on a journey that celebrates its differences and uniqueness.

The contrasts of New York tour reveals the multicultural essence of the city. Places and neighborhoods like Harlem, Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn will show you the rich diversity and authenticity of daily life in the city.

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This 4-hour authentic Sunday Harlem Gospel and Brunch Tour first starts at the Apollo Theater, explores the 125th Street area, and then carries through to Mount Morris Park Historic District area. Here, you will find a multitude of churches rich with history amongst where our prominent individuals made their homes. Some of the most well-known musicians and entertainers started their journeys here, and much of the music that began here is now immortalized in American pop culture for future generations to enjoy.

Heading through uptown on a Sunday morning, you will hear and enjoy the sights and sounds of Harlem at its best. Hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the soulful rhythms of black gospel music fill the air. Participate in sermons and homilies given by Harlem's most prominent.

Now that you have the feeling of the spiritual energy flowing through you, what about topping off your day with some of the area's best-kept secrets? We’re talking fine dining at one of our local restaurants

Discover the real New York and explore the city on an experience hand-crafted to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to tick the famous landmarks like the Empire State off your bucket list or get off the beaten path and discover quirky local neighborhoods like Brooklyn or Queens, your hand-picked Host will show you the best of New York. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals. This experience is personalized and crafted around your individual needs meaning flexibility, consideration and attention to detail are assured.
Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary is also flexible.

Through this French tour of Harlem, you will dive into the heart of a district steeped in history that has crystallized the hopes of social and cultural emancipation of the African-American community.

Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

Harlem, birth place of the Lindy Hop, and stompin' ground for Lindy Hopper, Frankie Manning and many others. On this walking tour you will learn about the neighborhood which fostered the excitement and energy of Swing Dance and Big Bands! Bring your dancing shoes as this tour includes a Swing Dance Class after the walking tour!

If your intention is to get a complete idea of New York, you should not miss the opportunity to know the districts of Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens with a Spanish-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour, making stops to take pictures, talking about History and sharing experiences.

The whole cultural and tourist offer does not end in Manhattan, with the excursion contrasts of New York: The authentic excursion with which you will be able to appreciate the daily life of the New Yorquinos.

Take a guided tour through Harlem to the sites that inspired and nurtured hip-hop culture. New York is the birthplace of hip-hop and this walking tour allows you to take a hip-hop look at New York's famous Harlem neighborhood. See it as the pioneers of hip-hop see it by way of their exclusive anecdotes.

Considered the Mecca for African-Americans at the turn of the century, Central Harlem is home to Jazz, Lindy Hop and Swing, and continues today to be one of Harlem’s most vibrant for the arts, dining and shopping.

Visit the most famous sights of the Big Apple! You'll see Times Square, Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Dakota Building, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, the Financial District, Soho, Little Italy and Battery Park, and Ground Zero. Enjoy a beautiful close-up view of the Statue of Liberty!

In addition to visiting the main points of the city, we talk about the history of the city, bringing relevant and interesting facts during our tour. We will make about 5 to 6 stops for photographs.

Points: Columbus circle, Upper west side, Upper east side, Dakota building, Famous Towhouses, Museum Historia Natural, Harlem Neighborhood, San John the Divine Cathedral, 5th Ave, San Patrick Cathedral, Metropolitan Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Museum Mile, Rockefeller Center, Empire State, Flat Iron Building, Washington square, Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Civic District, World Trade Center, Financial District, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Lookout, UN. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

In addition to these points, there are also the places we will pass through on the itinerary, with many stories and places where several movies were filmed. It is the best way to get to know the city, including its main tourist attractions, quickly, which guarantees the optimization of your time.

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Experience the vibrant streets of Harlem, visit the iconic Apollo Theater, explore the historic Yankee Stadium, General Grant National Memorial and see the legendary Cotton Club.
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The upper and lower Manhattan tour is one of the most recommended tours in New York. The main attraction of our tour is the combination of tours by bus and on foot, since it allows us to have a global vision of the city from the comfort of our bus, but also to explore on foot some of the most emblematic places such as Wall Street, the station Oculus, the 911 Memorial and Battery Park.
The broad geographic coverage of our tour is second to none. Our tour allows you to discover the true essence of New York, visiting both the lively Lower Manhattan and the calm and culturally rich Upper Manhattan. If Spanish is your mother tongue, you will be able to enjoy the explanations of an expert guide in your own language, which will undoubtedly enrich your experience and allow you to better appreciate the rich history and culture of the sites we will visit.

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.

Take a tasty trip through Uptown and Harlem! Savor authentic local food while discovering the African-American Mecca for writers and artists and its famous sights and landmarks. Guided by a professional local tour guide, learn more about Harlem from its start as a rural Dutch community to its ongoing renaissance.
The tour includes 4 food stops so you can experience local life in the tastiest way!

Explore the most authentic New York neighborhood in 3 hours with your private guide. Visit the most notable attractions from Harlem must-see list, listen to interesting facts and stories about Harlem with its rich history and specific lifestyle.

You will see the legendary Apollo Theater – the center of African-American music, the famous Strivers Row complex with its incredibly beautiful houses, the Abyssinian Baptist Church - the heart of African-American confession, the Harlem Studio Museum where you can learn more about art history of Harlem, the sophisticated Shepard Hall, and one of the best restaurants to experience soul food in Harlem.

Plunge into unique atmosphere of Harlem and learn more about African-American culture. Finish your tour at a local restaurant in Harlem.