Apollo Theater Attractions & Things to do

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Hear the stories of the people that have lived there and the histories that made these spots as special as they are.

This panoramic tour takes you to a number of iconic landmarks you’ll recognize from film history’s most memorable movies.That’s out on Coney Island.

Beyond getting photos that you’ll treasure for years, this is a chance to take a walk off the beaten path and experience the New York that real New Yorkers know.

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Duration: 7 hours.

Explore four of New York City’s boroughs on this guided bus tour, covering everything you need to see in one day with convenient and comfortable transportation.

With your local guide, learn about Harlem’s African-American history at the Apollo Theater and the Hasidic Jewish community in Williamsburg. Elsewhere in the Bronx and Brooklyn, admire colorful street art.

We’ll stop at Flushing Meadow-Corona Park to see Citi Field and the giant Unisphere. And there's a stop for lunch in a popular foodie destination surrounded by street art. And don't forget the photo ops of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge as you learn what makes DUMBO special.

Our tour winds down with a visit to Chinatown and Little Italy. If you want to explore more here, your guide has tips on where to eat and shop!
Duration: 6 hours.

Harlem is one of New York City’s most culturally rich neighborhoods. Don’t miss out on its beauty just because you don’t know where to go on your own. This Harlem Sunday morning gospel tour, complete with a gospel choir service, takes care of the details for you. See the Apollo Theater and Cotton Club, and explore parts of this neighborhood. Upgrade to include a soul food brunch at a local restaurant.

Explore Harlem on the day of the week when it’s most alive—Sunday
Watch a Sunday morning gospel service with a choir
A guide knows the best ways around to see more in less time
Upgrade to enjoy a soul food brunch at a local-favorite restaurant


Duration: 4 hours.

After getting on board this original experience we will travel to the first stop in the prominent Jazz neighborhood of Harlem.
The experience continues heading out of Manhattan into the Bronx to admire the grandeur of Yankee Stadium. The exploration of the Bronx continues to the “Joker Steps “and artistic murals- learning more about this famous street art and the history of The Bronx.
Our exploration continues in Queens with a lively stroll at the fascinating Flushing Meadows Corona Park. U.S. Open National Tennis Center, Citi Field NY Mets baseball stadium, and Uni-sphere.
Brooklyn is where we explore the Williamsburg neighborhood, the largest concentration of Hasidic Jews. The show continues down at Brooklyn’s waterfront, with a view of the world-famous panorama of Manhattan’s skyline and a pace at Domino park. This park’s architecture & landscape is a gorgeous way to admire the New York city bay and landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty & One world trade center.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Our 10,000-step journey will begin with a bird' s-eye view of 125th Street, Harlem's most popular street. The main themes we will discuss are the Harlem Renaissance and gentrification.

We walk by and discuss these famous places:
- The world's famous Apollo Theater
- Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant
- The home of Langston Hughes
- Astor's Row
- Several iconic murals

This tour is based on a book I have written, "You Are Here: A Geographic History of Enslaved and Free Africans in Manhattan from 1613 to 1865." I will use my tour guide experience (I have given over 700 tours) to make this a fun-filled tour. Best of all, you will have a Harlem experience—see the friendly culture, people, and places of Harlem.

If you are behind schedule, please get in touch with me ASAP. I will have a 5-minute grace period. Afterward, I will proceed to our first stop—the Metro-North Railroad (above-ground train station) directly across the street from the Ginjan Cafe on Park Ave.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress of rushing uptown on traditional Sunday mornings and embrace a Saturday that is brimming with uplifting gospel music, delectable food, and an enriching cultural experience that truly captures the essence of the neighborhood.

Our journey kicks off at 10:00 am at the historic Mount Olivet Baptist Church, where you will be mesmerized by a one-hour concert filled with hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the captivating rhythms that are the hallmark of Black gospel music, inviting you to lose yourself in its powerful and uplifting melodies.

After the concert, we'll visit a charming restaurant on Lenox Avenue for brunch to enjoy Harlem's unique flavors and history, then explore Mount Morris Park and walk to the iconic Apollo Theater on 125th Street.


Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map.

And where Fidel Castro slept after being kicked out of a midtown hotel for having chickens in his room.

Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years.

This has resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes, and eating establishments.

Join us uptown on our signature, award-winning two-hour Harlem walking tour.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the greatest of New York City on this half-day guided tour that visits the most well-known sites in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in addition to the breathtaking vistas of Manhattan. Discover more about the local way of life in these colorful and varied boroughs, which have two of America's finest baseball stadiums, jazz, theater, and street art, among other things! This inspirational tour of the Big Apple offers something for everyone to appreciate, since living in NYC is all about the contrasts of cultures.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Visit Harlem, the ethnically diverse borough of New York, on a Wednesday-morning guided tour. On your tour through one of New York City's most vital neighborhoods, you'll hear stories from Harlem's fascinating history and see its famous sights.
Duration: 4 hours.

Take a guided tour through Harlem to the sites that inspired and nurtured hip-hop culture. New York is the birthplace of hip-hop and this walking tour allows you to take a hip-hop look at New York's famous Harlem neighborhood. See it as the pioneers of hip-hop see it by way of their exclusive anecdotes.
Duration: 2 hours.

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind experience takes you on an interactive cultural tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx, and reveals the true meaning of hip-hop.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the vibrant community of Harlem and the soulful sounds of black gospel music on our Sunday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Starting at the legendary Apollo Theater, this one-hour tour takes you through the historic Mount Morris Park District, where you will discover the rich history of the area and the iconic artists who called Harlem home.

As you make your way through uptown on a Sunday morning, you will be immersed in the captivating atmosphere of Harlem. The air will be filled with the lively beats and powerful vocals of gospel music, as you enjoy sermons and homilies from some of the most prominent figures in the community.

But the tour doesn't stop there – we also invite you to indulge in the incredible culinary offerings of Harlem. Our local restaurants are known for their authentic and delicious ethnic cuisine, making this tour a truly sensory experience.

Come and discover the spiritual energy of Harlem.
Duration: 4 hours.

Walk through the historic Harlem streets engaging with sites associated with the civil rights, Black Power and Black Arts Movement of the 1960's and 1970's. Harlem born and raised tour guide will provide terrific narrative explaining the history, guide also equipped with portable video and speaker providing applicable footage along the way, this will bring the history to life.


Duration: 2 hours.

Listen to the beautiful, uplifting sounds of a Harlem gospel choir, learn the history of American gospel music, and view the historic sites in the place that has been called the spiritual Capital of Black America: Harlem, USA. Visit iconic Harlem locations including the Apollo Theater and places associated with the Harlem Renaissance, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.
Duration: 4 hours.

Get to know the history, heritage and soul of Harlem, the legendary neighborhood known internationally as the Black Mecca of the world. This explosion of cultural pride, defined as “Harlem Renaissance” derives its roots in 1890, when African Americans – after enduring centuries of slavery and the struggle for abolition - migrated to the North in great numbers, and relocated from the rural South to the urban North.
Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts in Harlem, this neighborhood boasts a high degree of integrity with quality, design, and workmanship showcased in the buildings within the Mount Morris Park Historic District. Step back in time and experience the remarkable blend of late 19th and early 20th-century residential and church architecture associated with the Gilded Age.

Be immersed in the nostalgia of “Doctors’ Row”, also known as West 122nd Street, Mount Morris Park West, and Malcolm X Boulevard. These streets offer rare and substantially unaltered 19th-century streetscapes, a sight that can only be found in this particular area of Manhattan.

Our walking tour will provide you with the opportunity to explore, admire, and learn about this historic district, with knowledgeable and friendly local guides leading the way. After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch.


Duration: 3 hours.

Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.
Duration: 4 hours.

Considered the Mecca for African-Americans at the turn of the century, Central Harlem is home to Jazz, Lindy Hop and Swing, and continues today to be one of Harlem’s most vibrant for the arts, dining and shopping.
Duration: 2 hours.

Our tour is the best option if you are in NYC for a few days. It allows you to discover and enjoy the diversity of cultures and traditions of Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. You will enjoy a Gospel Mass and see the Apollo Theater.
Our tour is a unique experience that allows you and your family to discover the contrasts that make New York one of the most vibrant cities in the world. You will have an unforgettable and unique experience with your family. Discover Brooklyn, from the Orthodox Jewish community to the vibrant DUMBO. Our next stop will be at the ferry station. You will have the opportunity to embark towards one of the iconic jewels of New York: the Statue of Liberty. While sailing, enjoy the panoramic views that encompass New Jersey, Governors Island, Brooklyn and the Verrazano Bridge. In addition, you will pass near Ellis Island. Coordinate with the guide to start the NIGHT 6 pm from 52nd Street and Broadway Avenue.
Duration: 9 hours.

On this tour you will visit one of Harlem’s most historic churches consisting of outstanding soul stirring gospel music and the power of prayer. After the church service, you will embark on a cultural walking tour conducted by a lifelong born and raised Harlem resident equipped with portable video, sound and pictures presented along the way at sights of cultural significance. The media component will heighten your enjoyment and understanding of Harlem history.
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes.

We invite you to attend a gospel Mass service on a lovely Sunday in Harlem. We’ll discover historic Harlem from every angle on this one-of-a-kind tour. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about this culturally rich Manhattan neighborhood that was home to such great African American figures as Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, W. E. B. Du Bois, Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, and Malcolm X. Take this fun bus tour of Harlem to gain a deep understanding of the neighborhood and its magnificent architecture and rich history. We’ll pass by iconic landmarks.

We’ll then enter one of the multitudes of churches with lively congregations that are vital to the community. You’ll be welcomed by a choir and submerged in the energy and fervor that emanates from their powerful songs. When all the voices of the gospel choir come together, something beautiful and transcendent happens.
We will need to take into consideration 1 hour travel time total.
Duration: 4 hours.

Explore the most authentic New York neighborhood in 3 hours with your private guide. Visit the most notable attractions from Harlem must-see list, listen to interesting facts and stories about Harlem with its rich history and specific lifestyle.

You will see the legendary Apollo Theater – the center of African-American music, the famous Strivers Row complex with its incredibly beautiful houses, the Abyssinian Baptist Church - the heart of African-American confession, the Harlem Studio Museum where you can learn more about art history of Harlem, the sophisticated Shepard Hall, and one of the best restaurants to experience soul food in Harlem.

Plunge into unique atmosphere of Harlem and learn more about African-American culture. Finish your tour at a local restaurant in Harlem.
Duration: 3 hours.

New York is a city of contrasts and is called the “melting pot” of America. Experience the diversity on a tri-borough tour of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. See ethnic communities where native language, culture and cuisine dominate, and see landmarks made famous in countless movies.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Families would enjoy a tour of the Harlem neighborhood of main points of interest, Apollo Theater and of course, the famous Church of the Gospel Mass.

During the tour, tourists would learn about the history and culture of Harlem. They would hear anecdotes about the places and get information about local life. In addition, they would stop at places that tourists wanted to visit, in order to have an experience of Harlem culture.

Finally, tourists would enjoy the most authentic experience of Harlem by attending the Gospel mass in the Church. They would listen to the singing and dancing that make the Gospel mass a unique and unforgettable experience. At the end of the tour, tourists would take with them an unforgettable memory of a unique and exciting experience.

Duration: 3 hours.

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Experience the vibrant streets of Harlem, visit the iconic Apollo Theater, explore the historic Yankee Stadium, General Grant National Memorial and see the legendary Cotton Club.
Immerse yourself in a unique blend of culture, legendary music, and electrifying baseball action that embody the true essence of this amazing city.
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Duration: 8 hours.

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Duration: 40 to 50 minutes.

Visit sights in Harlem pertaining to the culturally explosive days of 1920's Harlem, when art and culture was used as a tool for African-Americans and Blacks to define ones own self image, therefore redefining how the world viewed people of color in America. Walk in the footsteps of legendary figures such Marcus Garvey, Langston Hughs, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Harry Wills, Eubie Blake and many more.
Duration: 2 hours.

The tour is conducted by a New York City licensed tour guide. We offer this tour in French or English. Our tour guides are native speakers if each languages. In this tour we will visit 9 landmark sites which include the first Black Episcopal, Methodist, Pentecostal, and Baptist churches. We will examine their history, their leaders, and their role in the anti-slavery movement as well as the civil rights movement. This tour also looks at the role of Gospel music in the history of the Black church. We will study its growth from the ring shout (the foundation of all African American music), to the Spirituals, the role of the Protestant hymnals, ending with what became known as Gospel Blues, today simply called Gospel music. The tour ends with a visit to a church service where we will listen to a live Gospel choir, it is not a concert but a real church service.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

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This tour includes FREE observation tickets, you may choose from "Top of the Rock" or "Empire State building", retail price $43~. Don't forget to take one before you get off the tour vehicle. Since this tour usually finish around 3:30~4:00PM, you can go straight ahead to the observation after the tour.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Unique Experience in New York Tour of the Iconic Neighborhoods with tickets to the Statue of Liberty.

Ready to immerse yourself in the beating heart of New York? From historic Upper Manhattan to the vibrant Bronx, from the diversity of Queens to the unmistakable energy of Brooklyn, and finally, the iconic skyline of Lower Manhattan, your day will be full of discovery.

Our tour has been meticulously designed for families and groups who want to experience the true essence of New York. Experience the historic Bronx, admire the vibrant diversity of Queens, tour the creativity of Brooklyn, and finish with iconic Lower Manhattan.

And to make your day even more memorable, we include tickets to the Statue of Liberty. one of the most famous monuments in the world.

This tour is the perfect way to enjoy with your loved ones. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides ensure that every moment is informative, enjoyable and completely unforgettable.
Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes.

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Contrasts of New York is the most complete and famous Tour of the City of Skyscrapers. On this excursion We will visit its most important and surprising neighborhoods: Harlem, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. For more than 4 hours We will visit the areas with the greatest cultural diversity in the world, difficult to visit without doing a guided tour and the easiest way to discover its contrasts.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Walking the historic streets of New York City / Harlem during the Holiday season is absolutely beautiful, with all the Christmas decorations, lights, sounds and food, one of he most unique experiences in the USA.

Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour provides the history of Harlem while you walk, combined with portable sound and video provided by tour guide from mobile speaker video device that he carries with him. You will walk in the footsteps of history with historic video is presented from the very spot where you stand, this will bring the history to life.

Imagine learning the history while Christmas caroling through the historic streets.

We will end with a one hour live Christmas concert, this will leave you in terrific holiday spirits, the perfect combination of history and great holiday music.
Duration: 2 hours.

Let yourself be enchanted by the Harlem Tour and its magic thanks to our Urban Explorer that will make you experience the essence of African American culture. It will be a spiritual journey that will take you to visit the churches until you experience the most mystical experience that Harlem can offer: the Gospel Mass. What was once considered simply "the black neighborhood" is now a "melting pot" of different cultures, each with its own characteristics, capable of enhancing the most beautiful places in the area. You will be amazed at the sight of Saint John the Divine, the largest neo-Gothic church in the world. In addition, you can visit the Apollo Theater from the outside, where Michael Jackson's star began to shine, Sylvia's restaurant, famous for its "soul" cuisine, up to the church where you can attend a gospel mass. Return to the starting point at 13.00. Attention: you must wear a mask to attend mass.
Duration: 4 hours.

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Contrasts is a unique tour, which takes you to visit Harlem, Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn getting to know the culture of the different communities of NYC.
On this tour you will have a great experience, as you will appreciate the different contrasts of this great city.

In just 5 hours you will feel that you know this great city!!!

Duration: 5 hours.

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)


Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Harlem's cultural heritage, led by a local guide. Begin by traversing the bustling 125th Street, where every corner tells a story of artistic fervor and resilience. At the iconic Apollo Theater, witness the enduring legacy of jazz and entertainment that has thrived within its walls. Step into the world of literary giant Langston Hughes at his historic home, gaining insight into his profound impact on American literature. Explore the cultural reservoirs of the Schomburg Center and the National Jazz Museum, where the vibrant history of African American culture unfolds through exhibitions and performances. Meander through Harlem's streets, adorned with architectural gems and vibrant murals, each telling a chapter of the neighborhood's living history. This guided tour promises an immersive and enlightening experience, offering a deeper understanding of Harlem's rich tapestry of culture and heritage.

Duration: 2 hours.

The only and the best Harlem Gospel & NYC Sightseeing tour in Japanese is here.
In the morning,Harlem's historic sights and joyful Gospel sounds.
In the evening,must-see Sightseeing spots in Midtown and Downtown Manhattan's.
This tour includes FREE observation tickets, you may choose from "Top of the Rock" or "Empire State building", retail price $43~. Don't forget to take one before you get off the tour vehicle. Since this tour usually finish around 3:30~4:00PM, you can go straight ahead to the observation after the tour.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

It is an excursion that combines Harlem, the mass and the three largest districts of the city.

We begin our tour of the residential area of Central Park, once in the northern part of Manhattan we will stop at the Cathedral San Juan El Divino and Columbia University, where we will walk through its gardens and main corridor. We will also pass the General Grant's Mausoleum and the Apollo Theater on 125th Street.
We will stop at Martin Luther King Boulevard and from there to one of the Baptist churches of this mythical New York neighborhood.

After the mass we will continue our route to the Bronx to visit graffiti and the stop in front of Yankee Stadium for the corresponding photos. In Queens we will visit the neighborhood of Malba (private urbanization), the Flushing Meadows Park, the small India and the Latin neighborhoods from this multicultural district. In Brooklyn, we visited the neighborhood of Williamsburg, district of Orthodox Jews.


Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

The best way to get to know the neighborhoods and Contrasts of New York in small groups and family atmosphere. We visit Bronx, Williamsburg Brooklyn, Harlem, Queens.

We get out of the car 13 times in their different neighborhoods to walk and take pictures.

Yeah! is a (up and down) with stops of 10 to 20 minutes.
Duration: 7 hours.

Visit Harlem, the ethnically diverse borough of New York, on a Wednesday-morning guided tour. On your tour through one of New York City's most vital neighborhoods, you'll hear stories from Harlem's fascinating history and see its famous sights. You will attend our Holiday Gospel Concert and hear the acapella sounds of the amazing Harlem Gospel Ensemble.
Duration: 4 hours.

Before Harlem became the epicenter of the African American experience it was a Jewish immigrant neighborhood. The Gershwin Brothers, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Milton Berle, Lane Bryant, Sophie Tucker and many many more got their starts in Jewish Harlem at the dawn of the 20th century.

The neighborhood is filled with synagogues, theaters, nickelodeons, department stores built by Jews for Jews that have been turned into churches, movie theaters, music venues, and political gathering sites that played a pivotal role in modern American history from the Great White Way to the Civil Rights movement. Harlem exemplifies the great "melting pot" of modern America.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Step into the dazzling realm of Manhattan Magic: A Stroll Through the Heart of the Big Apple, where the city's iconic wonders and hidden gems come alive before your eyes! This exhilarating tour invites you to experience the unparalleled energy of Times Square, the tranquil beauty of Central Park, the architectural brilliance of the Empire State Building, and immerse yourself in the art-filled lanes of Chelsea. Discover the buzzy charm of Greenwich Village and taste the culinary wonders of the city's diverse food scene. With captivating stories from expert local guides, who share the secrets of this legendary borough, you'll gain an insider's perspective of New York's lively culture. Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned Manhattanites alike, this unforgettable journey through New York's vibrant core ensures a magical adventure with memories to last a lifetime!
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

This is a fun tour offering fresh air and exercise and incomparable history for African American people. The birthplace of the Harlem Renaissance kicked off an unprecedented era of creativity, growth and triumph for black Americans.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.