Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch
At a glance
Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch is a 3h guided experience in New York City, United States, operated by Welcome to Harlem. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 85 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $82 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide, Lunch.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts in Harlem, this neighborhood boasts a high degree of integrity with quality, design, and workmanship showcased in the buildings within the Mount Morris Park Historic District. Step back in time and experience the remarkable blend of late 19th and early 20th-century residential and church architecture associated with the Gilded Age.
Be immersed in the nostalgia of “Doctors’ Row”, also known as West 122nd Street, Mount Morris Park West, and Malcolm X Boulevard. These streets offer rare and substantially unaltered 19th-century streetscapes, a sight that can only be found in this particular area of Manhattan.
Our walking tour will provide you with the opportunity to explore, admire, and learn about this historic district, with knowledgeable and friendly local guides leading the way. After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch.
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
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Stop 2
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, a stunning example of Romanesque Revival architecture, was constructed between 1887 and 1889. Since 1928, it has been one of several congregations founded by Caribbean immigrants. In recognition of its historical significance, the church was designated a landmark in 1966.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
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Stop 4 · 30m
A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.
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Stop 5
One of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.
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Stop 6
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
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Stop 7
The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search for the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements.
Meeting point
Go up the stairs and ring bell #1
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $82 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide; Lunch.
Where does it start?
Go up the stairs and ring bell #1
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 85 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
