Private or Group | "Black Joy" Virtual Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & Virtual

⌛ Duration: 1 hour

Celebrate the profound influence and vibrant legacy of African Americans in New York City on this dynamic, 360-degree virtual tour. Journey through centuries of resilience, creativity, and activism as you explore the untold stories and historic neighborhoods that define Black joy, achievement, and cultural impact in the five boroughs—all from the comfort of your own home.

Tour Highlights

  • Revolutionary War & Civil War Heroes:
    Discover the pivotal roles African Americans played during the fight for independence and freedom, including stops on the Underground Railroad and the courageous stories of abolitionists and civil rights leaders.

  • Historic Black Neighborhoods:
    Explore virtual neighborhood tours of iconic communities such as Harlem, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Weeksville, Sandy Ground, and Seneca Village—each a testament to Black resilience and innovation.

  • The Harlem Renaissance, Jazz, & Hip-Hop:
    Dive into the cultural explosion of the Harlem Renaissance, the global influence of jazz, and the birth of hip-hop—movements that continue to shape NYC and the world.

  • The Great Migration & Caribbean-American Impact:
    Learn about the transformative arrival of Caribbean-Americans, Black self-empowerment organizations, and the impact of the Great Migration on NYC’s growth and diversity.

  • Civil Rights & Community Empowerment:
    Trace the ongoing struggle for equality through the Civil Rights Movement, the work of educators, religious leaders, and organizations that have uplifted Black communities across generations.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Expert, Engaging Guides:
    Led by licensed, knowledgeable guides with deep expertise in NYC’s Black history and culture, ensuring an interactive and meaningful experience.

  • Award-Winning, Inclusive Approach:
    Offered by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company dedicated to celebrating NYC’s diversity and hidden stories.

  • Interactive 360° Virtual Experience:
    Enjoy immersive visuals, live narration, and the opportunity to ask questions throughout the tour—perfect for schools, organizations, families, and groups.

  • Accessible & Flexible:
    Participate from anywhere with internet access, making it easy for remote teams, classrooms, or community groups to join.

What’s Included

  • Live, interactive 360° virtual tour led by an expert guide

  • Virtual visits to historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and sites of Black achievement

  • Opportunities for Q&A and group discussion throughout the tour

  • Customizable for private groups, schools, or organizations

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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