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title: The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 86
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 475
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [de, ko, ja, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 13 (Harlem & Gospel Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/the-birthplace-of-hip-hop-harlem-and-the-bronx/
---

# The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx

In our comparison: #3 of 13 in Harlem & Gospel Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind experience takes you on an interactive cultural tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx, and reveals the true meaning of hip-hop.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of the Museum of the City of…
- Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €86 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 475 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hush Tours, Inc.
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.81 from 475 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 455 of 475.

- 5 stars: 425 (89%)
- 4 stars: 30 (6%)
- 3 stars: 7 (1%)
- 2 stars: 8 (2%)
- 1 star: 5 (1%)

## What's included

- Live entertainment
- Celebrity guide
- Autographs
- Transport by luxury coach

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Luggage or stroller storage

## Itinerary

1. **Hush Hip Hop Tours** (45m; admission included) - The original Hip-Hop sightseeing experience
2. **Harlem** (1h; admission included) - Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.
3. **Apollo Theater** (10m) - The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem. Walk of Fame
4. **Bronx** (45m) - The Birthplace of Hip Hop 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY

## Schedule

- Runs: Wed, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

In front of the Museum of the City of New York 

Ends: Near 125th Street Subway Station Accessibility to trains, A, B, C & D. 

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Lunch is not included but available for purchase. Vendors accept cash only so please plan accordingly
- Tours do not include a lunch stop
- During the months of January through March reconfirmation is required due to uncertainty of New York City's weather conditions.
- Contact us directly before purchasing for booking with a service dog.
- One (1) infant per group may receive complimentary admission; additional infants will require a paid child ticket.
- Strollers, car seats, buggies and luggage cannot be accommodated, as storage space is not available.
- Assisted walking devices, including walkers and wheelchairs, cannot be accommodated on this tour. For guests requiring accessibility support, we recommend exploring our private tour offerings, which can be tailored to individual needs.

## Compared with other Harlem & Gospel Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 13** | €86 | 3h 30m | 4.81 (475) | shared |
| [Harlem guided tour in French](/usa/new-york/tours/harlem-guided-tour-in-french/?format=md) | €55 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (387) | shared |
| [The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour in New York](/usa/new-york/tours/the-soul-of-harlem-walking-tour-in-new-york/?format=md) | €54 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (246) | shared |
| [Soul of Harlem: Harlem History, Music & Gospel Experience](/usa/new-york/tours/soul-of-harlem-harlem-history-music-gospel-experience/?format=md) | €35 | 2h | 4.86 (104) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 13 in Harlem & Gospel Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €109, median €55; typical length 3h. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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