Get to know this legendary neighborhood in northern Manhattan. A visit on a Sunday that gives us the opportunity to visit the African-American area of the city. All this walking, an excellent experience. We leave at 8:00 AM from Times Square, from there we will travel by subway to uptown Manhattan and begin the route along 125th Street, also known as Martin Luther King Boulevard. There we will make stops at the legendary Apollo Theater (1914) where many figures from the entertainment world began their artistic careers, Areta Franklyn, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, James Brown, in addition to performing there, Michel Jackson and Steve Wonder among others. We make another stop in front of the...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance to the church.
Metro/Subway
Meeting Points
Departure
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
Renaissance Times Square Hotel.
7 avenue between 47th and 48th streets
The guide will be waiting at the door with the list of participants.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A minimum of three people is required to reserve, otherwise there may be cancellations.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our guide will accompany you on the tour of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
45 minutes
2
Apollo Theater
Apollo Theater (1914) where many figures from the entertainment world began their artistic careers, Areta Franklyn, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, James Brown, Sammy Davies JR, in addition to artists such as Lionel Richie, Michel Jackson and Steve Wonder among others performing there. .
20 minutes
3
Hotel Theresa
We make a stop in front of the old Hotel Theresa (1913), where figures such as Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy stayed.
15 minutes
4
Monument to Adam Clayton Powell
We will see the statue of Adam Clayton Powell Jr, the first African-American to come to Congress representing Harlem.
10 minutes
5
First Corinthian Baptist Church
We finish the route by attending one of the religious services in a Baptist church, (duration 1 hour)
Get to know this legendary neighborhood in northern Manhattan. A visit on a Sunday that gives us the opportunity to visit the African-American area of the city. All this walking, an excellent experience. We leave at 8:00 AM from Times Square, from there we will travel by subway to uptown Manhattan and begin the route along 125th Street, also known as Martin Luther King Boulevard. There we will make stops at the legendary Apollo Theater (1914) where many figures from the entertainment world began their artistic careers, Areta Franklyn, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, James Brown, in addition to performing there, Michel Jackson and Steve Wonder among others. We make another stop in front of the...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
Renaissance Times Square Hotel.
7 avenue between 47th and 48th streets
The guide will be waiting at the door with the list of participants.
