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

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Overview

Discover Harlem, one of New York City’s most culturally significant neighborhoods, through its music, history, and people. Walk the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other Harlem Renaissance legends helped put American music on the world stage. Stop outside the Apollo Theater, the legendary Harlem landmark where generations of artists have performed and where Harlem’s musical legacy continues today. Learn how Harlem evolved over the years through changing communities, cultural movements, and historic events. Discover the stories behind Harlem’s churches, theaters, homes, restaurants, and the people who shaped this iconic neighborhood. Join us uptown for a memorable Harlem walking tour filled with history, culture, and local stories. Sunday Gospel Experience Option: On Sundays, enjoy a shorter Harlem history walking tour through another area of the neighborhood, followed by an authentic gospel experience at a local Baptist church connected to the community.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our Sunday Gospel Version of the tour meets at the Apollo Theatre. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fM2MrV2m8u3H2e916) This is only applicable to Sunday 945AM Harlem Gospel Tours.

End Point

End point

PLEASE NOTE: Our Sunday Gospel Version of the tour ends at a local church for a Gospel experience. This is for our Sunday 945M Harlem Gospel Tour only - Memorial Baptist Church on 116th St

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Tuesday–Saturday only: 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.
2. Abyssinian Baptist Church
Tuesday–Saturday only: 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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Strivers' Row
Tuesday–Saturday only — Harlem History Tour stop: 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.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Bill's Place
Tuesday–Saturday only: 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.
5. Apollo Theater
Tuesday–Saturday: End point. Sunday: Meeting point: "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!
6. Sylvia's Restaurant
Tuesday–Saturday only: See Sylvia’s, the legendary Harlem restaurant and longtime gathering place, and learn about its important place in Harlem’s culinary and cultural history.
7. Sunday only: See the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Building, a landmark of Harlem’s political and community history named for the influential Harlem congressman.
8. The Studio Museum in Harlem
Sunday only: See this important Harlem cultural institution dedicated to artists of African descent.
9. Sunday only: See this historic Harlem mosque and learn about its connection to Harlem's African-American Muslim community.
10. Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market
Sunday only: Explore this Harlem cultural and community landmark.
11. Memorial Baptist Church
Sunday only: Continue to the historic church for the Gospel Experience.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Explore historic sites, churches, theaters, and neighborhood landmarks.

Sundays only: Separate Gospel tour itinerary with priority access to an authentic gospel service.

Learn how Harlem has evolved through changing communities, cultural movements, and historic events.

Discover the Harlem Renaissance and the people who shaped American culture.

Guided walking tour through Harlem’s history, culture, and landmarks.

Local guide sharing stories of Harlem’s music, artists, activists, and communities.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by New York City By Foot

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