ExperienceFirst presents a bus tour that spans four of New York City’s boroughs. With a local guide, learn about Harlem’s African-American history at the Apollo Theater. In the Bronx and Brooklyn, witness vibrant graffiti murals and colorful street art. Immerse yourself in downtown Flushing’s Chinatown and explore the culture of Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jewish community. This tour provides a comprehensive look at the city’s diverse boroughs, suitable for both first-time and returning visitors. Enjoy waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, departing conveniently from Midtown Manhattan.

Our 10,000-step journey will begin with a bird' s-eye view of 125th Street, Harlem's most popular street. The main themes we will discuss are the Harlem Renaissance and gentrification. We walk by and discuss these famous places: - The world's famous Apollo Theater - Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant - The home of Langston Hughes - Astor's Row - Several iconic murals This tour is based on a book I have written, "You Are Here: A Geographic History of Enslaved and Free Africans in Manhattan from 1613 to 1865." I will use my tour guide experience (I have given over 700 tours) to make this a fun-filled tour. Best of all, you will have a Harlem experience—see the friendly culture, people, and places of Harlem. If you are behind schedule, please get in touch with me ASAP. I will have a 5-minute grace period. Afterward, I will proceed to our first stop—the Metro-North Railroad (above-ground train station) directly across the street from the Ginjan Cafe on Park Ave.

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

Our VIP Contrasts Tour is the best option for you and your family. Our tour allows you to discover and enjoy the diversity of cultures and traditions of the city's neighborhoods: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. During the tour, you will enjoy and participate in a Gospel Mass, you will see the most emblematic places of the city, such as the Apollo Theater, the Brooklyn Bridge. Our VIP Contrasts tour is a unique experience that allows you and your family to experience the contrasts that make New York one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Our experienced guides will provide you with an in-depth insight into the city as well as detailed information on the local culture. There is no better way to discover New York. Not only will you be able to see the main attractions of the city, but you will also have the opportunity to learn about its history and culture. You will have an unforgettable and unique experience with your family.

This 4-hour authentic Sunday Harlem Gospel and Brunch Tour first starts at the Apollo Theater, explores the 125th Street area, and then carries through to Mount Morris Park Historic District area. Here, you will find a multitude of churches rich with history amongst where our prominent individuals made their homes. Some of the most well-known musicians and entertainers started their journeys here, and much of the music that began here is now immortalized in American pop culture for future generations to enjoy. Heading through uptown on a Sunday morning, you will hear and enjoy the sights and sounds of Harlem at its best. Hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the soulful rhythms of black gospel music fill the air. Participate in sermons and homilies given by Harlem's most prominent. Now that you have the feeling of the spiritual energy flowing through you, what about topping off your day with some of the area's best-kept secrets? We’re talking fine dining at one of our local restaurants

Listen to the beautiful, uplifting sounds of a Harlem gospel choir, learn the history of American gospel music, and view the historic sites in the place that has been called the spiritual Capital of Black America: Harlem, USA. Visit iconic Harlem locations including the Apollo Theater and places associated with the Harlem Renaissance, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.

Explore NYCs boroughs from the comfort of your bus with and entertaining expert guide, see the city's two baseball stadiums, home to the Yankees and the Mets. Admire the evocative graffiti murals of the Bronx with Brooklyn's colorful street art and learn about Harlem's African-American history at the Apollo Theater's Walk of Fame.

Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.

Book this African-American culture tour in Central Harlem and visit African Market and Little Senegal, Apollo Theater, Speaker's Corner, and Hotel Theresa.