Experience the heart of New York City's brownstone capital with our Mount Morris Park tour, exploring one of the earliest landmarked districts in the five boroughs in Harlem. This guided Harlem walking tour takes you through the magnificent Mount Morris Park Historic District, offering an authentic look at Harlem's architectural treasures and rich cultural heritage.

 

What Makes Our Mount Morris Park New York Tour Special

 

Our Harlem walking tour features:

• Local, friendly, and experienced tour guides who take you off the beaten path and show you hidden gems within this great community

• Visits to the well-known "Doctors' Row" on West 122nd Street, Mount Morris Park West, and Malcolm X Boulevard, demonstrating remarkable survival of substantially unaltered 19th-century streetscapes

• Exploration of local parks where the Summer of Soul happened in 1969, and home to the last standing fire watchtower in New York City

• 125th Street - The heartbeat of Harlem

• A delicious lunch at a local Harlem restaurant with an opportunity to savor local delights

 

Perfect for Group Tours and Educational Experiences

 

Our Mount Morris Park Harlem walking experience is ideal for:

 

• Student group tours seeking educational content about American history and architecture

• Private tours for families and small groups wanting personalized attention

• Custom tours tailored to specific interests and learning objectives

• Educational tours focusing on Harlem Renaissance history and urban development

 

What You'll See on This Harlem Tour NYC

 

Historic Architecture & Landmarks

 

See 'Doctor's Row,' where preserved brownstone homes evoke New York City's gilded age, hear the echoes of groundbreaking performances at the Apollo Theater, Hotel Theresa - Historic Harlem landmark, and discover the architectural highlights that make this Harlem tour New York so special.

 

Marcus Garvey Park (formerly Mount Morris Park)

 

Explore Marcus Garvey Park containing flat lawns and playing fields surrounding the schist outcropping, as well as the Harlem Fire Watchtower, a New York City-designated landmark.

 

Cultural Heritage Sites

 

Visit the Studio Museum of Harlem and the location of the James VanDerZee studio while learning about the neighborhood's transformation over decades.

 

Why Choose Our Harlem Tours?

 

As one of the premier New York City Harlem tours, we offer:

 

• Exceptional guides full of information about the history and current state of the Mount Morris Park neighborhood, who are advocates for preservation and renewal, providing personal stories that demonstrate personal commitment to helping the neighborhood retain its original character

• Small group sizes ensuring personalized attention

• Expert storytelling about the intellectuals and artists that ignited the Harlem Renaissance

• Authentic local dining experience included

 

Activities in New York: Harlem What to See

 

Our Harlem walking tours showcase:

 

• Stunning brownstone architecture and historic streetscapes

• The famous "Doctor's Row" comprising West 122nd Street, Mount Morris Park West, and Malcolm X Boulevard

• Cultural institutions that shaped American arts and letters

• Community stories from longtime Harlem residents

• Events such as the Summer of Soul, which was filmed and won an Oscar, that made Harlem so important