The Heart of Harlem: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in NYC

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45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Harlem’s unique culture has been shaped by its long and unusual history. On this audio tour through Central Harlem, you’ll hear stories about the artists, activists, and legends who made this neighborhood extraordinary.

The tour starts at the corner of 145th Street and St Nicholas Avenue. You’ll walk the same streets where Alexander Hamilton spent his final years, and jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong lived and performed. You’ll stroll down quiet streets, past the neo-Gothic campus of the City College of New York, and along bustling boulevards filled with shops, street art, and restaurants.

You’ll discover how Prohibition-era speakeasies sparked a musical revolution, how the Great Migration brought millions of African Americans north in search of freedom and opportunity, and how Harlem continues to evolve today.

This tour introduces you to the neighborhood where jazz took flight, and the Harlem Renaissance redefined American culture.

What's Included

VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Contemporary Lisbon: Park of Nations tour
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts on the corner of W 145th St and St Nicholas Ave. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Park of Nations is like an open-air museum. You can spot interesting pieces of art all around it. The neighbourhood was created for 1998’s World Fair and started with 26 pieces of public art by local and international artists, and today it has over 50. It also has the most iconic works of contemporary architecture in the city, spreading over five kilometres along the waterfront.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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