Leave the buses behind and walk the streets of Harlem and feel the sights, sounds and history associated with the Black Capital of America.  All walking tours are conducted by those who actually live and work in Harlem - come get an insiders view of the community.

Reservations required for all tours.  Private tours available for groups large and small – if you do not see a tour available on the schedule/calendar page that is comfortable for you, call us at 212 280-7888 or email: loveharlem@aol.com and we may be able to accommodate you.                         

W #1 “Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour”

This walking tour transports you back to the days of the Harlem Renaissance, when the community was loaded with talented civil rights leaders, artists, writers and musicians.  Tour speakeasies, jazz clubs, elegant neighborhoods, churches, and residences associated with 1920’s Harlem.  Sights include the original location of the Cotton Club, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the Dark Tower (property associate with Madame C.J. Walker & daughter A'lelia Walker), the Langston Hughes House, home of Wallace Thurman, Savoy Ballroom and many others.  Tour complimented by photo’s and Harlem Renaissance music.

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W #2 “General Harlem History Walking Tour

This tour is designed to provide a general introduction to the history of Harlem.  Tour features a mix of Harlem sights including churches, jazz clubs, speakeasies, elegant neighborhoods, institutions of art & culture, famous residences, and eateries.  The tour will explain Harlem's history from the beginning (mid 1650's), to the present with special attention paid to the current renaissance happening in the community.

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W #3 “Harlem Gospel Walking Tour”

Experience the spiritually uplifting sounds of a Harlem Baptist church gospel choir at one of Harlem’s most renowned churches, then tour the historic streets of the community.  See various religious houses of worship and sights of cultural significance such as the Lenox Lounge, Minton’s Playhouse and the Theresa Hotel.

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W #4 “Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Walking Tour”

Some of Manhattan’s most beautiful architecture exists in this culturally drenched Harlem neighborhood. Visit the house originally inhibited by Alexander Hamilton in the late 1790's.  This part of Northern Manhattan is called Sugar Hill, due to the fact that historically, this is where the moneyed class lived.  Life is said to be sweet on Sugar Hill.  Some of Harlem's most celebrated heroes and heroines have resided in this area: W.E.B DuBois, Walter White, Paul Robeson, Count Basie, Malcolm X, Ralph Ellison, Adam C. Powell Sr. and Eulalie Spence.  The atmosphere of Sugar Hill/Hamilton is breath taking – come and take a  cultural bath in Upper Manhattan.

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W #5 “Taste of Harlem Walking Tour”

Harlem is a known for its great restaurants and eateries – come with us and taste a little bit of this and a little that as you sample foods from some of Harlem’s best known places and visit a few that are off the beaten path.  Lots of historic sights along the way such as the Mt. Morris Park Historic District, Bill Clintons Office Building and the Studio Museum in Harlem. 

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 W #6 Apollo Theater Walking Tour

Come to Harlem during the 2007 and help us celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the world famous Apollo Theater. The Apollo stage has been the launching pad to stardom for some of the world's greatest entertainers via its 'Amateur Night at the Apollo' showcase, which has been in place since 1934.

Walk the streets with us as we visit sights associated with Apollo greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sandman Sims, Count Basie, Willie Bryant, Duke Ellington and many others. The tour ends with a visit inside the Apollo Theater and you can actually walk across the stage, rub the historic log and see if you got what it takes to be an Apollo star.

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 W #7 “Harlem Civil Rights Walking Tour"

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W #8 “Spanish Harlem Walking Tour”

Visit Spanish Harlem and explore the history of Salsa music while seeing and feeling one of New York Cities best kept cultural secrets.  A historian will explain the evolution of Salsa music and guide you to residences associated with innovators such as Tito Puente, Machito Grillo, Joe Cuba, Marc Anthony, “Chocolate”, Tito Allen, “Rigo” Malcon, and Justo Betancourt + more.   See sights such as botanica’s, former social clubs & night clubs and institutions of art & culture.

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W #9 “Malcolm X Walking Tour”

This tour focuses on sights associated with the life & times of Malcolm X.  During the 1950's and 60's, Malcolm X employed terrific oratorical skills, quick wit, and formidable intelligence to contribute to the growing mix of political and religious leadership present in Harlem during the civil rights movement.  We will visit many of the locations Malcolm X mentioned in his autobiography such as the sight of the “Muhammad Speaks” Newspaper office, Smalls Paradise, the former sight of the Braddock Bar & Grill, and the Amsterdam News building.  Tour complimented by photos and speeches by Malcolm X.  Walk complimented with multimedia Civil Rights exhibition at the Harlem Heritage Tourism & Cultural Center.

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W #10 “When Harlem was Jewish”

Harlem is known for its Black and Latino history but once upon a time Harlem was the second largest Jewish community in the country.  This tour stops at sights associated with Harlem’s Jewish history such as Baptist Temple Church (formerly Congregation Ohab Zedek), Blumstein’s Department Store and the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church (formerly Temple Israel). 

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