Harlem Tours and Activities

Discover the vibrant history and musical legacy of Harlem on this exclusive insider’s gospel tour. Stroll past beautiful brownstones while learning about Harlem’s famous former residents and take part in an uplifting Wednesday morning service featuring the talented ARC gospel choir, which supports drug addiction recovery programs within the community. Upgrade to include lunch at Sylvia’s, a local eatery renowned for serving up some of the best soul food in New York.

Harlem’s contributions to hip-hop are unmatched, and on this guided walking tour led by a hip-hop historian, you can check out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater, the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Lenox Lounge, and historic Harlem jazz clubs. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear exclusive stories. Admission to the Museum of the City of New York is included.

Take a break from Manhattan’s major tourist zones on a day trip through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Coney Island. Avoid the hassle of planning logistics, and enjoy the views as your guide navigates the way through neighborhoods often missed by visitors. Going with a guide also ensures you spot hidden landmarks and leave with an insider’s understanding of New York’s outer boroughs.

Explore Harlem’s most vibrant neighborhoods with this insider's walking tour of 125th street and the Mount Morris Historic District. Follow your guide through Harlem’s elegant architecture as you learn the story of the intellectuals and artists that ignited the Harlem Renaissance. See ‘Doctor’s Row,’ where preserved brownstone homes evoke New York City’s gilded age, hear the echoes of groundbreaking performances at the Apollo Theater, then finish your tour with lunch at a local restaurant.

Harlem is a fabulous neighbourhood if you want to understand the heart and soul of the American south. On this tour you will walk in the footsteps of music legends such as Jackson 5 and James Brown at the Apollo Theater, feast on soul food at the various traditional hot spots and marvel at some gothic cathedrals so elaborate you'll think you're in Europe. Originally founded as a Dutch village in the 17th century, cultural revolutions and economic booms have transformed this former agricultural town into a rapidly growing city destination, and this tour will show you why. So whether you want to find out where to eat amazing cultural food, where to hear great jazz and other live music or how to attend a true southern gospel service come join this adventure to get a true New York experience!

Watch Harlem come alive after dark with a 3.5-hour evening tour to historic churches, landmarks and one of the neighborhood’s best jazz spots. Walk with your guide along vibrant Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, and learn about the cultural heritage of Harlem’s night clubs and gospel churches. Spot some of New York City’s distinctive brownstone architecture as you walk, then finish your evening at a live jazz club, where some of today’s best artists play tunes by Harlem’s music greats.

Discover Harlem's top attractions during a walking tour. Known as a hub for African-American arts since the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the iconic neighborhood is home to the legendary Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Studio Museum of Harlem, Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant, and architectural masterpieces such as Striver's Row, Shepard Hall at the City College of New York, and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial.

Step back in time, and learn about a key period in Harlem’s history, when you embark on this walking tour of the neighborhood. Meet your guide, a longtime Harlem resident, and set off. You’ll be following in the footsteps of former neighborhood residents like Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and will learn all about Harlem’s role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Your guide will also share videos, photos, and other multimedia pieces of history as you explore.

New York City’s Harlem neighborhood is a must-see area of the city. Pack in a walking tour, gospel service, and brunch all into one day and save time planning individual activities. Walk through the heart of the Mount Morris Historic District; see the storied historic theater; and then attend a local gospel service to clap and sing along to classic Harlem melodies. Finish your tour with brunch at a local restaurant.

Experience the rich cultural legacy of Harlem and the soul-stilling rhythms of gospel on an immersive Sunday morning tour. Travel through the northern Manhattan neighborhood with a guide while learning about the history of the area and its landmarks like the Apollo Theater, Sugar Hill and Columbia University. Then, join a local Baptist congregation for a Sunday service featuring the exuberant vocals of a live gospel choir. 

Explore New York City like a local and let a like-minded resident craft your visit. Share your interests—anything from beautiful parks and world-class museums to live music and delicious food—and explore America’s cultural capital with a personalized all-day tour just for you. Enjoy this unique experience and visit places you won’t find in a guidebook.

Explore the Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem on a leisurely bike tour with a guide who introduces you to area's historical and cultural sights. Cycle up to Croton Aqueduct Gate House, toward Striver's Row, past the Schomburg Center, and more. Gain insight into the rich and diverse history of the region from your guide as you pedal around.

Get to know Harlem’s cinematic side when you embark on a small-group walking tour of the neighborhood’s filming locations. Follow in the footsteps of celebrities and directors, and see where Luke Cage, Law & Order, American Gangster, and other films and television shows were shot. Your guide will screen clips at each stop you make. As you go, you’ll also see some of Harlem’s key landmarks and will learn more about its history.

See as much as you can in fast-moving New York on this comprehensive 5-hour coach sightseeing tour of the Big Apple’s top attractions. Listen to live commentary as you tackle NYC from top to bottom, starting with Uptown highlights like Harlem and the Dakota (once home to John Lennon) before heading towards downtown. After admiring the Flatiron and Empire State Buildings, catch a glimpse of Greenwich Village and Soho and beholding the Brooklyn Bridge. Make sure to watch for the new World Trade Center as you head back to Herald Square.

Explore Harlem on foot as you absorb the history of its music, legendary entertainers, and the heyday of the Apollo Theater on a 3-hour walking tour. In addition to discovering the neighborhood and its history, you'll get a chance to stand on the same stage as musical geniuses such as James Brown and Ella Fitzgerald, and go backstage for a mock 'Amateur Night at the Apollo' performance.

Customize your itinerary without the stress of navigating when you book a private tour of New York, with pickup available at any accommodation in the city. Going with a guide ensures you see more than you could on your own, including hidden gems that visitors often miss. Leave with an inside perspective on New York and plenty of recommendations for the rest of your trip.

Além de passarmos pelos principais pontos da cidade, falamos sobre a historia da cidade, trazendo fatos relevantes e interessantes no decorrer de nosso tour. Faremos cerca de 5 a 6 paradas para fotografias.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pontos: Columbus circle, Upper west side, Upper east side, Dakota building , Famosas Towhouses, Museum Historia Natural, Bairro do Harlem, Catedral San Jonh the Divine, 5th Ave, San Patrick Catedral, Metropolitan Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Milha dos museus, Rockfeller Center, Empire State, Flat Iron Building, Washington square, Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Distrito Civico, World Trade Center, Distrito Financeiro, Estatua da Liberdade, Ponte do Brooklyn, Mirante no Brooklyn, ONU. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Além desses pontos, há também os locais pelos quais passaremos no intinerário, com muitas histórias e locais onde foram filmados diversos filmes. Ele é a melhor forma de conhecer a cidade, incluindo seus principais pontos turísticos, de forma rápida, o que garante a otimização seu tempo.

Explore the landmarks of the Harlem renaissance on a 3-hour walking tour with lunch at a local restaurant. Follow in the footsteps of Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Zora Neale Hurston as you stroll through Jungle Alley and history-infused 135th Street, and hear stories about the New York City intellectuals and artists that put Harlem on the world stage. Stop to visit scenic highlights and monuments, then finish your tour with lunch in the heart of the neighborhood. 

Traveling by bike means you can cover more distance than on foot and avoid New York's notorious traffic. On this tour, set out from Central Park, cycle most of the length of Manhattan, and see more of the sights in less time. Stop along the way to see St. John the Divine (North America’s largest cathedral), Columbia University, and Riverside Park; follow the Hudson River into downtown; and finish in Lower Manhattan by the Brooklyn Bridge.

Experience this exclusive tour across the best fashion retails, vintage stores, premium outlets and relaxing sightseeing in New York and New Jersey. We will take you to 5th avenue high fashion stores, Brooklyn and Manhattan vintage stores, New Jersey premium outlets and other stores you like to visit. **10-hr Woodbury outlet tour includes day/night sightseeing as well - before and after shopping! **5-hr Vintage tour includes more than 10 vintage stores in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Sightseeing tour will be on Brooklyn side after shopping. **5-hr High Fashion tour includes only high fashion stores in Manhattan. These exclusive shopping tours will include the best sightseeing attractions such as, Hamilton park(NJ), Dumbo, Brooklyn bridge, Brooklyn heights, Harlem, Central Park(north - west), GW bridge and more. Enjoy your exclusive shopping tour with SUV car. See you on board!

Get to know New York City on a half- or full-day walking tour with a private guide. Customize your itinerary to your preferences and then travel with your guide through the Big Apple, stopping at the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge and more. With a private guide, you enjoy an intimate experience with only your group. Please note: hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but any additional public transportation is at your own expense.

Pedal around New York City without breaking a sweat on this electric bike tour. Follow your guide through Central Park, Midtown, and the Hudson Greenway without worrying about navigating the city's busy streets; leave that to your guide. Simply take in the scenery, spot landmarks like Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and use the electric pedal assist to help you power your hassle-free ride.

Go beyond the major tourist sights on a half-day bike tour that showcases the diversity of Manhattan’s cityscape and culture. Pedal from the posh Plaza Hotel through the most scenic sections of Central Park, stopping along the way for a Beatles sing-along and to learn New York trivia. Continue north to Harlem, to attend a soulful Sunday morning gospel service and poetry reading outside the former home of Langston Hughes.

Explore Harlem in New York City by bike for an up-close look at the architecture, history, and culture of this famous neighborhood. See landmarks like Malcolm Shabazz Mosque, Columbia University, and Central Park while you pedal around. Choose your rental duration for up to 24 hours to suit your budget and schedule.