Harlem Heritage Tours has been at the forefront of creating innovative cultural day trips in Harlem/NYC. No one has the community connections necessary to produce the experiences we can- we were born and raised in Harlem. You tell us what your interests are and we can develop complimentary experiences. Excellent for school groups, family reunions, church/senior outings, leisure travelers and any one looking to spend the day in the Black capital of the world.
Harlem Heritage Day Trips last approximately five hours from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Day Trips are customized therefore prices not listed – contact us at 212 280-7888 / loveharlem@aol.com
10 person minimum for day trips.
The Eastern section of Harlem, known as Spanish Harlem or El Barrio is a great place to visit and learn about Latino culture. An array of Latin groups have made Spanish Harlem home including Italian immigrants who arrived in the 1880’s followed by a large influx of Puerto Ricans after WWI. Today SpanishHarlem with its many story tellers and cultural assets still in place, is teeming with excitement. Come with us and tour with a native.
Come with us and explore the contributions that 1960’s Harlem made to the Civil Rights Movement. It was less than fifty years ago that practically every young person in Harlem was connected in some way with the upward mobility of the community – lets tour the historic streets and remember those monumental times.
We will begin the day with a walking / bus tour that will visit a cross section of sites that were important to the movement such as: The African Nationalist Pioneer Movement, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, Canaan Baptist Church and many others. Many rightfully know of Martin L. King Jr. and Malcolm X, but in addition we will sing the song of others who made huge sacrifices such as Wyatt Tee Walker, Carlos A Cooks, Jesse Gray, Queen Mother Moore, Preston Wilcox and many others. After tour we will have a Civil Rights
We will end the day at the Harlem Heritage Tourism & Cultural Center with a video presentation that will bring to life much of what will be expressed during you trip through the historic streets of Harlem.
The Harlem Renaissance Day Trip focuses on the glorious period of the 1920’s when Harlem was a hot bed of artistic expression. Many educational institutions study the Harlem Renaissance as a part of their educational curriculums – come to Harlem and visit the actual sights associated with icons such as Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Zora Neale Hurston, Aaron Douglass and many others. Tour will also pay special attention to the current economic renaissance taking place in the community.
Day includes the following:
Walking/bus tour that will take you to actual Harlem Renaissance sights such as the Dark Tower (Madam CJ Walker), Pods & Jerry’s (speakeasy where Billie Holiday got her start), home of Langston Hughes, Sugar Hill, home of Duke Ellington, Smalls Paradise, the Apollo Theater, Savoy Ballroom, home of Wallace Thurman and much more.
After tour, group will dine on a delicious soul food meal at one of the communities fine restaurants. Eat fried chicken, fish, candied yams and other dishes while listening to Harlem Renaissance tunes by the likes of Lena Horne, Alberta Hunter, Roland Hayes and Duke Ellington.
We will end the day at one of Harlem’s many historic venues experiencing a behind the scenes tour that will be conducted by someone very familiar with the venue. This part of the day will compliment the overall theme of celebrating the Harlem renaissance period.
Harlem Heritage Tourism & Cultural Center
104 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, N.Y. 10026
Call (212) 280-7888
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