NEW YORK CITY: HARLEM AND THE HEIGHTS Private Walking Tour

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NEW YORK CITY: HARLEM AND THE HEIGHTS Private Walking Tour

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Visit Harlem, Morningside Heights and Hamilton Heights in the borough of Manhattan, on a private, 3.5-hour walking tour through one of the most fascinating areas of New York City.

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Highlights

Explore Harlem, Morningside Heights and Hamilton Heights in New York City.
Harlem's history, from the 1658 Dutch Village to the 'Capital of Black America'.
Churches, brownstones, jazz clubs, soul food and the bustling 125th Street.

Description

Visit Harlem, Morningside Heights and Hamilton Heights in the borough of Manhattan, on a private, 3.5-hour walking tour through one of the most fascinating areas of New York City. A 6-mile journey through neo-gothic churches, imposing brownstones, music clubs, soul food restaurants, African markets and the bustling 125th Street. The tour covers Harlem’s history: from the 17th century Dutch Village and the large Jewish community of the 19th Century to the Great Migration, the “Capital of Black America” in the Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age, the Harlem Renaissance and its role in the Civil Rights Movement of the Sixties. It includes stops at: Columbia University, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Apollo Theatre, Langston Hughes residence, Astor Row, Swing Street, Strivers’ Row, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Hamilton Grange and City College of New York.

Includes

3.5-hour private walking tour Live tour guide Visits to key Harlem, Morningside Heights, and Hamilton Heights landmarks

Important Information

- Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking. - Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. - Bring a camera to capture your memories. - Consider bringing water and snacks.