Highlights
- Learn about the history of the American Civil Rights Movement
- Watch a video presentation at the Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
- Visit churches, theaters, and homes associated with the 1960s and 1970s
- Start with an intro video on key civil rights figures
- End your tour at the Apollo Theater and hear about its role in the movement
Description
Explore Harlem through the lens of the American Civil Rights Movement on a multimedia walking tour designed to connect places, people, and history in a vivid, on the street experience.
Your tour begins inside the Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center, where you’ll watch a short introductory video featuring influential voices and figures such as Shirley Chisholm, Dr. King, Malcolm X, Dr. Wyatt T. Walker, and others connected to Harlem’s civil rights legacy.
Then head outdoors for a 2 hour, low impact, 1.5 mile walk as your Harlem born and raised tour guide shares powerful stories of the 1960s and 1970s era, stopping at meaningful locations tied to leaders, community organizing, and historic events.
Along the way, multimedia elements like video, music, and images are played through portable equipment, helping bring each stop to life. The tour concludes at the Apollo Theater, where you’ll learn how this world famous venue played a role beyond entertainment, intersecting with moments in civil rights history.
Includes
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Storage for luggage in our cultural center
Wifi internet services
Bathroom
Entry to the Apollo Theater
Excludes
Food and drinks
Important Information
- The Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center is just minutes from Mid Manhattan via uptown express subway.
You are welcome to store your luggage and bags inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour.
Near public transportation
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
