A Culinary Walk Through Harlem

Savory Sojourns, Ltd

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Activity #460

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Description

Harlem, known as the capital of African American culture, is home to magnificent architecture - from picturesque colleges, hotels and churches to quaint brownstones. Its cultural treasures include the Apollo Theater and the Studio Museum of Harlem.

Harlem is also a mecca for authentic soul food and soul music. World famous from the 20’s to the 60’s for jazz and Black American culture, Harlem is enjoying an economic revitalization that makes it once again a choice neighborhood. Former President Bill Clinton, recognizing the area’s recent energy, has even located his post-Presidential offices in the heart of this historic neighborhood.

This five-hour tour will introduce you to a Harlem you never knew existed:
  • We'll begin our journey at a chic new Harlem cafe to share a light breakfast.
  • We’ll stroll through some of the city’s most vibrant and beautiful streets and visit exotic ethnic food shops.
  • There will be a special tour inside the famous Apollo Theater
  • Other stops will include some of the landmarks of African American culture - including the Schomburg Center, the Abyssinian Baptist Church and the elegant streets of Striver’s Row.
  • The tour will conclude with a mouthwatering lunch at one of Harlem’s best soul food restaurants.
This tour covers a lot of ground and entails extensive walking.

Please come prepared to experience Harlem at its best!

What Is Not Included?

Light breakfast, lunch, any tastings along the way , and guided tour of the Apollo Theater are included in your ticket purchase. If you think you might want to make additional purchases at some of the shopping venues we visit, please bring cash and/or a credit card.

Meeting Location

Harlem, near Lenox Avenue and West 120th Street (New York, NY) (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

FAQs

Do the tours run rain or shine?
Tours generally take place regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation that Savory Sojourns cancels a tour, you will be able to reschedule to another time or have your ticket refunded.
What is included in the price of my ticket?
A light breakfast, full lunch, all tastings, guided tour of Apollo Theater, gratuities, and a special surprise are all included in your ticket purchase.
Is transportation to the tour available?
No, we meet at a predetermined location. Immediately upon purchasing your tickets, you will be provided an e-ticket, which will include the exact meeting location details. These will also include directions and a map, in case you are unfamiliar with the area. Please make sure to print these and bring them with you to the tour.
How many people do you take?
In order to maintain an intimate feel, the tour takes a maximum of 12 people.
Are children allowed on the tour?
This tour is appropriate for children eight and over. Since there is a lot of walking on this tour, please consider this when deciding whether this tour is appropriate for your child. If you are bringing a child under eight who will not be eating on the tour, you do not need to buy a ticket for them. If you are bringing a child over 8, or a child who will be participating in the tastings and meals, you should purchase a ticket.
Is this tour appropriate for people with special food needs?
While you can always find something to eat if you are a vegatarian, diabetic, kosher, etc, you would be missing much of the point of eating soul food, due to its heavy emphasis on meat and fish.
Do you have foreign-speaking guides?
If you require the tour in a foreign language, please check with Savory Sojourns before purchasing your tickets. We have guides that speak Spanish, Italian, French and Hebrew, so we can often accommodate this request if we know sufficiently in advance. Please click “Contact Savory” to the left of the page to send us an email if you have non-English language requirements.
Does Marisa Tomei ever come on the tours?
Believe it or not, we DO get this question. NO.
Do you offer private tours?
Yes, Savory Sojourns often conducts private tours as well. If you would like a tour for your own group, click “Contact Savory” to the left of the page and let us know the details of your request. A Savory Sojourns representative with contact you shortly.

About

Savory Sojourns, Ltd

Since 1997, Savory Sojourns, Ltd has been providing a new and exciting culinary experience to New York City visitors and locals alike.

Native New Yorker and food enthusiast Addie Tomei shaped Savory Sojourns in her own image - with guides that share her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for cooking and the city they call home. All experiences are led by Addie or one of her personally trained guides.

Since its formation, Savory Sojourns has had the pleasure of sharing New York's culinary treasures with countless New Yorkers and visitors, including even the gliterati of Addie's Oscar-winning daughter, actress Marisa Tomei. From restaurants to gourmet markets to patisseries and greenmarkets, Savory Sojourns incorporates them all.

Addie and Savory Sojourns have received rave reviews in dozens of publications, including Bon Appetit, Town and Country, The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune. Savory Sojourns has also been featured on The Food Network and NPR, among numerous TV and radio programs.

Addie and all guides are licensed New York City tour guides.