Hush Tours invites you behind the beat to the streets where hip-hop was born. For more than 20 years this women- and minority-owned team of native New Yorkers has linked visitors with the DJs, MCs, dancers and graffiti artists who...
Guides like RayZa, Mike C, Mike Lee, and Grandmaster Caz are clearly the heart of this experience, and reviewers can't stop talking about them. Each brings deep personal connections to hip hop culture, whether as performers, locals, or figures who literally lived through the era. That authentic insider perspective is what seems to set this tour apart from a typical city sightseeing trip. The tour covers Harlem and the Bronx, tracing hip hop back to its roots on August 11, 1973, and touching on all four core elements of the culture. Families, die-hard fans, and total newcomers all seem to leave feeling like they got something meaningful out of it. The bus setup keeps things comfortable while allowing stops at real, significant locations tied to the culture's history. The overwhelming majority of reviewers are enthusiastic, with many calling it a highlight of their entire New York trip. There is one isolated complaint about a cancellation and voucher policy worth knowing about, but it stands out precisely because it's so rare among an otherwise glowing collection of feedback. For anyone with even a passing interest in hip hop, this looks like a genuinely worthwhile way to spend a few hours in the city.
Our guide Mike Lee was phenomenal!!!!! He was very knowledgeable 10 out of 10 would recommend 😉❤️
R. L. GRAY
April 25, 2026
Our guide Mike Lee was phenomenal!!!!! He was very knowledgeable 10 out of 10 would recommend 😉❤️
R. L. GRAY
April 25, 2026