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Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Walk the same Harlem, New York City streets once shaped by Malcolm X, A. Philip Randolph, and other Civil Rights era leaders, with stops at Temple No. 7, Abyssinian Baptist Church, and more along the way. The afternoon ends with lunch at a local Harlem restaurant.

✊ Visit Malcolm X's Original Temple No. 7 and learn about his influence on the neighborhood

⛪ Stop at Abyssinian Baptist Church and Mother A.M.E. Zion Church, two pillars of Harlem's activism

📖 Explore the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and hear the stories behind Harlem's two riots

🍽️ Close out the afternoon with lunch at a local Harlem restaurant

This walk retraces the streets where the Civil Rights Movement took shape in Harlem, covering ground from 116th Street to 137th Street with stops at Temple No. 7, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church, and the site of the historic Blumstein Department Store boycotts. A local guide weaves in stories of Malcolm X, Bayard Rustin, Josephine Baker, W.E.B. DuBois, and other figures who once walked these same blocks, along with the history of the two Harlem Riots and their lasting impact.

The tour closes with lunch at an authentic local restaurant, rounding out a morning of history with a taste of the neighborhood's present-day community spirit. It's built for individuals, families, and student groups alike, with small group sizes that keep the experience personal.

This walk retraces the streets where the Civil Rights Movement took shape in Harlem, covering ground from 116th Street to 137th Street with stops at Temple No. 7, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church, and the site of the historic Blumstein Department Store boycotts. A local guide weaves in stories of Malcolm X, Bayard Rustin, Josephine Baker, W.E.B. DuBois, and other figures who once walked these same blocks, along with the history of the two Harlem Riots and their lasting impact.

The tour closes with lunch at an authentic local restaurant, rounding out a morning of history with a taste of the neighborhood's present-day community spirit. It's built for individuals, families, and student groups alike, with small group sizes that keep the experience personal.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Wednesdays 11:00am

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Wednesdays 11:00am

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All ages are welcome.
  • Physical limitations: This is a walking tour covering ground from 116th Street to 137th Street at a comfortable, accessible pace.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: All ages are welcome. Children under 7 attend for free.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Tours are typically wheelchair accessible; please note any disabilities during the booking process.
  • Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions may be accommodated; please mention any restrictions during the booking process.
  • Pets: This is not a pet friendly tour.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • What's included: A guided walking tour of Civil Rights-era landmarks including Malcolm X's Original Temple No. 7, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Blumstein Department Store, the March on Washington House, Schomburg Center, and Mother A.M.E. Zion Church, followed by lunch at a local Harlem restaurant.
  • Who will be present: A knowledgeable local guide leads the group. The company is proudly Black-owned and operated, led by a lifelong Harlem resident with over 20 years of experience. Group size is capped at 30.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: This tour runs rain or shine.
  • Arrival: Meet at 116th Street and Lenox Avenue, in front of the CVS, at 11 am.
  • Parking: Public transit is recommended for NYC tours.
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • What to bring: An open mind and heart, a camera, and a smile.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Transportation to and from the tour is not included.
  • Gratuities for the guide are not included. A small tip is appreciated but never expected.

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All ages are welcome.
  • Physical limitations: This is a walking tour covering ground from 116th Street to 137th Street at a comfortable, accessible pace.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: All ages are welcome. Children under 7 attend for free.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Tours are typically wheelchair accessible; please note any disabilities during the booking process.
  • Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions may be accommodated; please mention any restrictions during the booking process.
  • Pets: This is not a pet friendly tour.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • What's included: A guided walking tour of Civil Rights-era landmarks including Malcolm X's Original Temple No. 7, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Blumstein Department Store, the March on Washington House, Schomburg Center, and Mother A.M.E. Zion Church, followed by lunch at a local Harlem restaurant.
  • Who will be present: A knowledgeable local guide leads the group. The company is proudly Black-owned and operated, led by a lifelong Harlem resident with over 20 years of experience. Group size is capped at 30.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: This tour runs rain or shine.
  • Arrival: Meet at 116th Street and Lenox Avenue, in front of the CVS, at 11 am.
  • Parking: Public transit is recommended for NYC tours.
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • What to bring: An open mind and heart, a camera, and a smile.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Transportation to and from the tour is not included.
  • Gratuities for the guide are not included. A small tip is appreciated but never expected.

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If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience. 

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience. 

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