Harlem

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.

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.

Hip-hop music began in New York City, and there's no better way to explore this iconic music genre than this insider’s tour led by one of rap's Grandmasters. This exclusive experience takes you on an interactive musical journey through Manhattan, Harlem, and the Bronx to uncover the origins and evolution of hip-hop and rap music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Delve into the musical legacy of Harlem with an exclusive insider’s jazz tour plus a live show at one of the neighborhood’s iconic venues. See Harlem landmarks like the Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom, and savor a preshow meal of soul food at Sylvia’s restaurant. After dinner, head to one of Harlem’s hottest nightspots for a live show featuring a 1920s swing ensemble or a modern rhythm and blues or jazz act.

Skip the crowded tourist buses and avoid the hassle of group tours. This private tour, exclusively for your party, takes you around New York City in an SUV, just like a local. You'll see top sights and learn all about the places of this diverse and fascinating city.

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.

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.

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 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. 

Foodies that want an insider's tour of New York's most interesting uptown neighborhoods shouldn't miss this culinary outing to sample some of the best cuisine around Harlem. Start your adventure with meet-up at the Harlem Spiritual Terminal, and hop into a tour vehicle to admire the neighborhood. Learn about the history and culture of this hot spot for African-American writers and artists as you walk and eat, with several stops in the itinerary for included food tastings.

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.

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.

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.

Step back in time, and follow in the footsteps of some of Harlem’s most celebrated former residents, when you embark on a small-group walking tour. As you explore, you’ll learn all about the Harlem Renaissance: the explosive period of artistic and intellectual development that forever changed the neighborhood. Listen to music from the 1920s as you go, and hear stories about figures the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Langston Hughes. You’ll also visit key neighborhood sights, including the Apollo Theater.

Welcome to the ONLY Black Fashion Tour in Harlem that will take you on a journey of Black History through the lens of Fashion! Shop the same designers as Biggie and Beyonce, as we visit several Black-owned boutiques in Harlem and experience a community that helped revolutionized black history AND the fashion industry. We will show you how fashion can be an asset to minority communities (diverse), an asset to the environment (sustainable) and an asset to you (through size-inclusive and customizable designs). Take part in Harlem's truly trendsetting history and culture by shopping it!

Good food can make or break a vacation. Avoid disappointment with this entirely customized culinary itinerary, which includes restaurant recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in NYC—all tailored to your taste, itinerary, and budget. Get tips on what to order, where to sit, and food and drink pairings. Reservations will be made on your behalf, where possible.

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.

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!

It's tea time in Harlem! With over 12 tea collections we'll explore the holistic healing teas.  What's most important is to not only taste the tea, but learn about its special remedies. The finest teas will be served to you by a tea master. Together we'll explore three different teas and as a holistic health counselor, I'll show you the health benefits of these amazing teas.

Harlem is one of New York's liveliest neighborhoods and a hub of African American history, culture, cuisine, and traditions. On this tour, discover Harlem landmarks such as Sugar Hill, Striver's Row and the Abyssinian Baptist Church; learn about the Harlem Renaissance; and see the homes of famous black writers, politicians and historical figures. Plus attend a Sunday service at a local church and hear one of Harlem's famous gospel choirs perform live.