Harlem Renaissance & Heritage Walking Tour

Join Tours by Foot on a 2-hour walking tour through the heart of Harlem, one of New York City’s most culturally significant neighborhoods. Discover the streets where legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and countless Harlem Renaissance artists transformed American music, art, and culture.

Harlem’s story is one of New York City’s most fascinating. Explore how waves of immigration, the Great Migration, cultural movements, and generations of artists, activists, and community leaders shaped this remarkable neighborhood.

Along the way, discover some of Harlem’s most important landmarks and stories:

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Visit one of the world’s leading institutions dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history, culture, and experiences of people of African descent.

Abyssinian Baptist Church

Learn about one of New York City’s oldest and most influential churches, founded more than 220 years ago and a cornerstone of Harlem’s religious and cultural community since 1902.

Strivers’ Row

Walk through this historic district of beautiful late 19th-century row houses, courtyards, and architectural treasures connected to Harlem’s influential residents.

Bill’s Place

Discover Harlem’s original Swing Street and the neighborhood’s legendary jazz history, where musicians helped create sounds that changed the world.

Sylvia’s Restaurant

Hear the story behind this Harlem institution and Sylvia Wood, the “Queen of Soul Food,” whose restaurant has welcomed generations of locals and visitors since 1962.

Malcolm X Sites

Explore locations connected to one of the most influential voices of the Civil Rights Movement and learn how Harlem shaped his life and legacy.

Apollo Theater

Stand outside the legendary Apollo Theater, where countless performers launched their careers and where Harlem’s influence on music and entertainment continues today.

Experience Harlem through the people, places, and stories that made it one of New York City’s most important neighborhoods. Join one of our expert local guides and discover the history and heritage of Harlem.