Historic & Cultural Harlem Walking Tour with a Local

Experience the rich culture and history of the Harlem community with a knowledgeable local guide

Visit the Apollo Theater, where stars like Billie Holiday and Stevie Wonder began their music careers

Browse the artistic wares on display at the African Market and visit a local restaurant that gives back to the community

Enjoy a visit to a spiritual Baptist Church and experience a glimpse of the soul of the local community

Begin your tour of New York City's Harlem neighborhood amid the bright lights of the Apollo Theater. This influential musical institution has seen performances from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday in the 1940s, James Brown and Miles Davis in the 1950s, Jimi Hendrix and BB King in the 1960s, and most recently, Stevie Wonder and the late Michael Jackson.

Continue on to Malcolm X Boulevard and visit the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. With a knowledgeable local guide, uncover a proud history and culture demonstrated in the exhibitions and publications of this venerable institution. Afterwards visit a Baptist church, the focal point of Harlem community activity and spirituality.

Continue the journey by walking down Lennox Avenue to see some of Harlem's hip jazz clubs and soul food restaurants, including Lennox Lounge where Billie Holiday got her start in the music industry. Wander through Harlem's African Market, brimming with a vibrant mix of traditional African arts and crafts.

Pick up a memento of your trip before finishing the adventure in one of the world's most iconic urban parks, Central Park. Stroll to the north end and view the impressive Conservatory Garden, a six-acre retreat full of diverse plant life.