Soul of Harlem: Striver's Row, Apollo Theatre & Gospel Heritage
Overview
About
The Soul of Harlem: Striver's Row, Apollo Theatre & Gospel Heritage.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
New York City Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Soul of Harlem: Striver's Row, Apollo Theatre & Gospel Heritage in New York City, United States. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Start your exploration at one of New York Public Library's renowned research libraries, which serves as a cultural institution for the exhibition and preservation of African-American experience. Experience periodic exhibitions dedicated to The Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, & The Black Lives Matter Movement.
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Established over 220 years in New York City, and in Harlem since 1902, it is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the United States.
Strivers' Row
Walk in this historic district of beautiful row houses with alleyways, rear shared and courtyards built in the 1890's. Home to the likes of tap dancer and actor Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, heavyweight boxer Harry "BLACK PANTHER" Willis, Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & William Marion Cook - 1st Black Broadway Musical composer.
Bill's Place
Located on Harlem's original Swing Street, owner and Harlem jazz icon Bill Saxton performs with the best in the business, including American jazz and swing singer Billie Holiday.
Apollo Theater
"WHERE STARS ARE BORN & LEGENDS ARE MADE." Celebrating 90 years this year with concerts by USHER, Smokey Robinson, Mary J. Beige, Baby face, Just to name a few!
This concludes the tour.
