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Welcome to Harlem

145 W 122nd St · New York, NY

Why you should go…

Welcome to Harlem is a Black-owned tour company run for over 20 years by a lifelong Harlem resident. Its Harlem Renaissance walking tour passes Langston Hughes' former home, the Schomburg Center, the Apollo Theater and the brownstones of Strivers' Row, with lunch at a local spot. Other outings include gospel and brunch tours, a civil rights walk, and the Safe House Jazz Parlor, a monthly concert held inside a Harlem brownstone.

  • #walking tour
  • #harlem renaissance
  • #gospel brunch
  • #live jazz
  • #black history

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

Maps and brochures

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Welcome to Harlem, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Harlem

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    Walk 125th Street past the Apollo Theater, hear jazz and gospel, and eat soul food in the historic center of Black culture.

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    Apollo Theater

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    See the relit marquee of Harlem's historic stage and catch Amateur Night and concerts at the Apollo's stages next door.

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  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

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