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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 old Theresa Hotel (1913), where figures such as Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy stayed.
We will have time to walk through its streets and see the famous brownstones, with time for photos.
We finish the route by attending one of the religious services in a Baptist church, (duration 1 hour)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Renaissance Times Square Hotel. 7 avenue between 47th and 48th streets The guide will be waiting at the door with the list of participants.
Itinerary
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1
Our guide will accompany you on the tour of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Apollo 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 • Admission ticket not included -
3
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 • Admission ticket not included -
4
We will see the statue of Adam Clayton Powell Jr, the first African-American to come to Congress representing Harlem.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We finish the route by attending one of the religious services in a Baptist church, (duration 1 hour)
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of three people is required to reserve, otherwise there may be cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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