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- Portuguese
- Spanish
Discover Harlem, one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods, on a Spanish tour that reveals its history, culture and enormous influence on New York art. We begin the tour of the West Side Highway appreciating the Intrepid aircraft carrier, the Trump Buildings and the Hudson River. We will visit the exteriors of the legendary Cotton Club, scene of great jazz and blues figures, and then the legendary Apollo Theater, where artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and the Jackson Five debuted. We will continue to Columbia University and walk through the picturesque Harlem homes to get an up-close look at its historical evolution, including the famous Mother Hale home. Then we will visit the tomb of General Ulysses S. Grant before entering a Baptist temple to live an authentic gospel Mass with its traditional chants. We will finish the tour at 59th Street in Midtown Manhattan.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the Courtyard Times Square West Hotel, 307 West 37th Street. The guide will be at the front door with Real’s Tours NYC ID.
The tour ends at Grand Army Plaza, opposite the southeast entrance to Central Park.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
This tour begins by heading to the West Side Highway in Manhattan’s West Side, where you can see the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, the Trump Building Complex and the Hudson River, which separates the states of New York and New Jersey.
Admission ticket free -
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We will visit the exteriors of the Cotton Club, famous for being the scene of great jazz and blues artists
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Apollo Theater
Then we will head to the legendary Apollo theater, where stars like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, the Jackson Five and Celia Cruz debuted.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Columbia University
The visit continues with the exteriors of the famous Columbia University.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Harlem
We will walk through the picturesque houses of Harlem knowing their history very closely to understand how this neighborhood went from austerity to poverty
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Approaching the famous home of Mrs. Clara McBride Hale, known as Mother Hale.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6General Grant National Memorial
We will move to the grave of Ulysses S. Grant who was a prominent Union general in the Civil War and a key player in the victory against the Confederacy. He became the 18th president of the United States, pushing for Reconstruction and defending civil rights. He is recognized as an essential figure in the political and military history of the country.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will enter one of the Baptist temples, where you can enjoy the traditional gospel Mass with its chants and customs
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This tour ends at 59th Street (Midtown Manhattan).
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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