Overview

This walking tour lasts about three hours and explores the Mount Morris Park Historic District in Harlem, New York City. The tour focuses on the neighborhood’s well-preserved late 19th and early 20th-century residential and church architecture. Participants walk through areas known as “Doctors’ Row” on West 122nd Street, Mount Morris Park West, and Malcolm X Boulevard, where many 19th-century streetscapes remain intact. A professional guide leads the tour, providing historical context and pointing out architectural details in the district’s buildings. Stops include notable sites such as St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, built between 1887 and 1889 in Romanesque Revival style and designated a landmark in 1966. The tour also includes a visit to Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, one of New York City’s oldest parks, and the Apollo Theater, a prominent Harlem landmark. The walk also passes Mt Olivet Baptist Church, originally the Temple Israel congregation founded in 1873. Visitors can see the Stars of David incorporated into the building’s Corinthian columns and window casements. After the walking portion, the tour includes a lunch. The group format allows for interaction with the guide while exploring Harlem’s historic streets and landmarks.

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• Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

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