Private or Group | Civil Rights and Social Justice of Harlem Walking Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 2.5 hours

Experience Harlem’s enduring legacy as the epicenter of African-American social justice movements on this powerful walking tour. Explore the historic streets where abolitionists, civil rights leaders, and present-day activists have fought for equality, justice, and community empowerment in New York City.

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Tour Highlights

  • Abolitionist & Civil Rights Landmarks:
    Visit key sites connected to the fight against American slavery and the ongoing struggle for civil rights, including locations significant to leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

  • 1964 Harlem Uprising Site:
    Stand where the 1964 Harlem uprising unfolded and learn about the pivotal events that shaped the city’s—and the nation’s—social justice landscape.

  • Hotel Theresa & Harlem’s Icons:
    Discover the role of the legendary Hotel Theresa and other Harlem institutions in advancing African-American leadership, activism, and cultural pride.

  • Social Justice Street Art:
    Explore vibrant murals and public art dedicated to Harlem’s continuing fight for affordable housing, equal justice under the law, and safe community streets.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
    Uncover hidden stories and visit sites central to Harlem’s—and America’s—social justice history.

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

  • Expert, Local Guides:
    Tours led by licensed guides with specialized backgrounds in African-American history, art, and social justice. Bilingual guide options (English/Spanish) available.

  • Perfect for All Audiences:
    Ideal for students, educators, locals, visitors, and anyone interested in civil rights, social justice, and Harlem’s enduring impact.

What’s Included

  • Guided walking tour of Harlem’s civil rights and social justice landmarks

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

  • Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

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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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