In 1971, Mount Morris Park Historic District was proclaimed to be a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local park and famous Harlem landmarks while seeing the unaltered streetscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century brownstone townhouses and churches that represent the district’s eclectic style.
Highlights
● See some of the famous Harlem brownstones
● Stroll across 125th Street, dubbed “the heartbeat of Harlem”
● See landmarks Hotel Teresa, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Apollo Theater and more
● Visit one of our local parks where the Black Woodstock happened in 1969 and home to the last standing fire watchtower in New York City
● Discover the area where Tammany Hall bosses lived and the notable Doctor's Row
Posted By : David_E
We’ve heard about the people and the area but to see it in person was amazing - the brownstones, churches, music venues, schools, and historic places were a great experience. And the local lunch was outstanding!
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 09:54:32 
Posted By : Vilsan_Z
Carol can tell you a lot about Harlem, its developing community and important people who lived there. She also knows her neighborhood which made the tour more personal by saying Hi to people around. I had a lovely time and enjoyed the wonderful brownstones and her insightful knowledge!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 23:40:12
Posted By : 175susanj
Went with friends to experience our first walking tour in Harlem..Our tour guide grew up in that area and was a wealth of interesting information...Brownstone history was amazing as well as Harlem Renaissance..I would highly recommend this tour
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 07:33:05 
Posted By : johnsonlm3
Joseph took us on a Music History and Black Renaissance Tour of Harlem. Not only did he we see the iconic locations of famous jazz clubs and speakeasies, but he showed us the former residences of many famous African American poets, essayist, writers, and civil rights activists. We also got to see two iconic music locations: Electric Ladyland Studios and the Apollo Theater. Joseph knowledge of jazz, blues, and rock genres was superb. While walking through Harlem and Greenwich Village, we bonded over jazz, R&B, and rock music. We finished our tour by having a delicious lunch at one the local restaurants in Harlem. He responded quickly to our questions, reached out to verify tour details the day before, and sent his ETA to our designated meeting place. When we return to the Big Apple, we will schedule another tour with Joseph.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 15:27:09
Posted By : Stephanie_W
Mrs. Dorris was amazing and so knowledgeable! We have always wanted to tour Harlem! What we received was a life experience and history lesson! Unmeasurable!! When we think of Harlem we will always remember Mrs. Dorris!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 13:11:37
Posted By : Patrick B
I was the only person on the tour so it was a real personal tour. My guide Caroline was fantastic. So much knowledge and so friendly. Being from Australia I had no idea what Harlem is like these days and the efforts the locals put in to restore it to its best. Great lunch as well, enough to fill me twice over. Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2024-03-16 18:44:49
Posted By : John_K
Doris was a tremendous guide. She gave little tidbits of information which added to the history of the area. Eating at Jacob’s market was a total treat with delicious food. I would highly recommend to any of my family and friends.
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Posted On : 2024-02-27 14:43:35
Posted By : danielbU6520TN
Once I figured out I had to push for apartment #1 to alert the tour guide I was there away we went. Our guide was Doris and what a dynamo. An original resident of Harlem she led us through her neighborhood with first hand knowledge of how life was through the ages. The architecture the music, the civil rights icons, the jazz greats. It was like they were walking with us . Lunch was great and she even found us a piece of world famous Red Velvet Cake. We both came away with an encyclopedia of knowledge. A great tour. The best.
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Posted On : 2023-11-22 16:51:41
Posted By : 619elliee
Great tour! Debbie, the guide, was very nice and she knew everything there is to know and more. We really enjoyed both the tour and the lunch.
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Posted On : 2023-11-16 13:57:24
Posted By : Mike_H
Great way to see Harlem and understand it's rich history. Lunch was included and plentiful. Recommend it!
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Posted On : 2023-11-14 09:10:36
