New York City: Harlem Civil Rights Walking Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG410315-744335
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the neighborhood of Harlem and learn about its significant role during the Civil Rights Movement on this guided walking tour. Take a break to enjoy lunch at a local restuarant.
Walk the streets of Harlem on this guided tour and gain a deeper understanding of its role during the Civil Rights Movement. Visit significant sights and learn about the individuals who protested, marched, fought for, and even died during this monumental time in history.
Meet your guide and get ready to walk from 116th Street uptown to the 137th area. Learn about Harlem's proud contribution to the Civil Rights Movement along the way. Hear about the critical events that took place in Harlem, pertinent to the movement.
On this tour visit the original Temple No. 7, the Blumstein Department Store, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church, and Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Also get to know the pivotal people of this time like Malcolm X, A. Philip Randolph, Josephine Baker, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Roy Wilkins, W.E.B. DuBois, Walter White, Wyatt Tee Walker, James Weldon Johnson, John Carlos, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Bayard Rustin, and Paul Robeson.
Your tour of Harlem also includes lunch at a local establishment.
Highlights
- Explore Harlem through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement and learn its history
- Understand the neighborhood's significant role and contribution to the movement
- Visit important locations like the original Temple No. 7 and the Blumstein Department Store
- Hear about key people of the time such as Malcolm X, W.E..B. Du Bois, and Paul Robeson
- Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and have the chance to discuss the tour's themes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are optional for this activity
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Participants aged 5 to 11 must present proof that they have received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at 116th Street and Lenox Avenue, in front of the CVS.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
