Small-Group Harlem's Best History Tour by Bike

New To The Site! New York City, USA
Frederick Douglass Circle
Sylvia's soul food
Apollo Theater
A Great Day in Harlem photo site
Striver's Row
Astor's Row
Masjid Malcolm Shabazz

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2 to 3 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

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.

Description

Stop At: Masjid Malcolm Shabazz Mosque, 102 W 116th St, New York City, New York 10026

Masjid Malcolm Shabazz is where Malcolm X preached until he left it for Sunni Islam in 1964.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: A Great Day in Harlem Photo location, 17 E 126th St, New York, NY 10035, USA

Site of a world famous 1958 is a black-and-white photograph of 57 jazz musicians in Harlem, New York City. The picture was published in Esquire magazine's January 1959 issue.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sylvia's, 328 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA

“The Queen of Soul Food”, was founded by Sylvia Woods, in 1962. Presidents, celebrities, and Harlemites alike call this iconic soul food restaurant home.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 140 W 137th St # 6, New York City, New York 10030

The oldest African-American church in New York. A vital part of the United States abolitionist movement, and was an "Underground Railway." Members included, Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Paul Robeson, Langston Hughes and W. E. B. Du Bois.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Strivers' Row, New York City, New York

Historic district of housing. A failed effort to attract wealthy white New Yorkers, they became symbolic of success for those found the greatest success during the Harlem Renaissance, the Strivers of Harlem.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th St, New York City, New York 10027

The 1,506 seat theater, opened in 1914 as Hurtig and Seamon's New Burlesque Theater, but did not reach success until 1934 when it began to offer entertainment for, by and about black people. Launching pad for countless African American entertainers, it is estimated that 1.3 million people visit the Apollo every year.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cotton Club, 656 W 125th St, New York City, New York 10027

The Cotton Club was a New York City nightclub from 1923 to 1940. The club launched or featured stars such as Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, the Dandridge Sisters, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and more.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Frederick Douglass Circle, Frederick Douglass Cir, New York, NY 10026, USA

A traffic circle is named for the American abolitionist, women’s suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman, and reformer Frederick Douglass. The plaza connects the New York City neighborhoods of Harlem with the Upper West Side. Harlem.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Central Park, New York City, New York

Time permitting, we'll take a spin through Central Park's Harlem Meers area.

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Schedule

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 01:00 PM
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Helmet is optional and free
  • Use of bicycle
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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