This is a fun tour offering fresh air and exercise and incomparable history for African American people. The birthplace of the Harlem Renaissance kicked off an unprecedented era of creativity, growth and triumph for black Americans.
- Guide teaches you the basics of rock climbing
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Choice of several departures throughout the day
- Snacks provided
What To Expect
Masjid Malcolm Shabazz Mosque
Masjid Malcolm Shabazz is where Malcolm X preached until he left it for Sunni Islam in 1964.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A Great Day in Harlem Photo location
Site of a world famous 1958 is a black-and-white photograph of 57 jazz musicians in Harlem, New York City. The picture was published in Esquire magazine’s January 1959 issue.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sylvia’s Restaurant
“The Queen of Soul Food”, was founded by Sylvia Woods, in 1962. Presidents, celebrities, and Harlemites alike call this iconic soul food restaurant home.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
The oldest African-American church in New York. A vital part of the United States abolitionist movement, and was an “Underground Railway.” Members included, Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Paul Robeson, Langston Hughes and W. E. B. Du Bois.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Strivers’ Row
Historic district of housing. A failed effort to attract wealthy white New Yorkers, they became symbolic of success for those found the greatest success during the Harlem Renaissance, the Strivers of Harlem.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Apollo Theater
The 1,506 seat theater, opened in 1914 as Hurtig and Seamon’s New Burlesque Theater, but did not reach success until 1934 when it began to offer entertainment for, by and about black people. Launching pad for countless African American entertainers, it is estimated that 1.3 million people visit the Apollo every year.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cotton Club
The Cotton Club was a New York City nightclub from 1923 to 1940. The club launched or featured stars such as Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, the Dandridge Sisters, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and more.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Frederick Douglass Circle
A traffic circle is named for the American abolitionist, women’s suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman, and reformer Frederick Douglass. The plaza connects the New York City neighborhoods of Harlem with the Upper West Side. Harlem.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Central Park
Time permitting, we’ll take a spin through Central Park’s Harlem Meers area.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Max group – 10
