Private or Group | Black Joy: The African American Heritage of New York Bus Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 4-5 hours

Celebrate the triumphant legacy and enduring influence of African Americans in New York City on this immersive bus tour. Follow the journey of trailblazing artists, entrepreneurs, writers, and political activists who have shaped the city’s history and culture—from the early days of Seneca Village to the vibrant streets of Harlem and beyond.

Tour Highlights

  • Seneca Village in Central Park:
    Begin your journey at the historic site of Seneca Village, a 19th-century Black community that laid the foundation for resilience and achievement in New York City.

  • Harlem & The Harlem Renaissance:
    Explore Harlem’s iconic landmarks, including the Apollo Theater, Strivers Row, Abyssinian Baptist Church, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Learn about the artists, musicians, and visionaries who fueled the Harlem Renaissance and continue to inspire the world.

  • Wall Street & African Burial Ground:
    Visit Wall Street and the African Burial Ground, uncovering the untold stories of Black New Yorkers who contributed to the city’s financial and social evolution.

  • Political & Social Leadership:
    Discover the impact of influential leaders and activists at stops like Hotel Theresa and African Square—sites central to the struggle for civil rights, political empowerment, and community pride.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Award-Winning, Inclusive Approach:
    Presented by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company celebrated for highlighting NYC’s diversity and hidden history.

  • Expert, Licensed Guides:
    Tours led by knowledgeable guides with specialized backgrounds in African American history, art, and culture. Bilingual guide options available.

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
    Go beyond the typical tourist route to discover the real stories and communities that define Black heritage in New York.

  • Perfect for All Audiences:
    Ideal for students, educators, families, locals, and visitors eager to connect with the city’s African American legacy.

What’s Included

  • Bus-guided tour of historic and cultural sites related to African American heritage

  • Stops at Seneca Village, Harlem landmarks, Wall Street, African Burial Ground, and more

  • Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and additional languages upon request)

  • Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

Testimonials for sliders
Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

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