Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour of Sugar Hill, NYC
Explore uptown Manhattan’s layered history with a guide who calls Harlem home
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 25 people
Includes
Walking tour, Licensed guide
Highlights
Explore Sugar Hill North and Lower Washington Heights on a walking tour led by a licensed guide who lives in Harlem. Discover a plateau overlooking upper Harlem, where country estates gave way to a neighborhood that drew professional African-Americans in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Learn how Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Jumel helped shape the area’s early history
- View historic sites and former residences associated with the Harlem Renaissance from the street
- See Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence
- Explore the exteriors of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library and the Audubon Complex
Important details
- The walking route is not fully accessible and may be moderately difficult if you have limited mobility.
Cancellation Policy
No refund if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance. If you use a pass and do not attend without cancelling in advance, you'll be charged the full tour price.
Product ID: KUUKC2
FAQs
No. This walking tour focuses on neighborhood history and does not include church visits or musical performances.
No. Transportation and pickup are not included or offered; make your own way to the start.
Gratuities for your guide are not included in the listed price. Tipping is optional but appreciated.
Meeting details
1000 St Nicholas Avenue, in front of the Washington Heights Library