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Hush Hip Hop Tours
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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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The original Hip-Hop sightseeing experience access. Roll with us through the sites where Hip-Hop was born, and the forgotten spots that continue to bring NYC its vibrant culture. Our tours are the best way for art and music lovers to experience sights, sounds and stories you won’t forget. Kick it with us and you won’t be disappointed. We’re all about preserving the roots of hip hop culture, and that means sharing it with the world – and with people like you. For over a 17 years, we've lead in providing authentic insight into New York City and its impact on musical innovation. New York City is the undisputed Birthplace of Hip Hop culture and our tour guides are the originators! Let us show you the city’s hidden gems through the hip-hop lens.
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Didier D
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg42 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Great tour. Our host Austin made the whole difference. It was raining and cold but he kept us going, interested and energised. I would call the tour more Harlem / hip hop than just hip hop but that is probably best to keep the audience captivated.
Written January 2, 2020
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Duke_Blue_Devil_1998
Lake Forest, IL46 contributions
Aug 2021
B-Boy Loose Goose was our guide for what ended up being a private tour for the three of us - 2 adults and our 11 year-old dancer daughter. Loose Goose was energetic, knowledgeable and funny. We met at Lincoln Center and then hit the Subway uptown, then back thru Central Park hitting multiple key spots for hip hop history along the way. It was a beautiful summer day and you will learn some break dancing history, you walk a bunch and YOU WILL DANCE. We had a great time. These guys are independent business people who deserve you dollar for the hustle. RESPECT
Written August 19, 2021
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Lori F
Grand Rapids, MN11 contributions
Mar 2020
This is my second time going on the Hip Hop tour and we had a fantastic time. My only disappointment came when we did not end the tour with the amazing soul food lunch in Harlem (I see that the restaurant previously visited has closed) and there was no t-shirts for sale this time. Other than that, the tour guides were wonderful, informative and fun and the tour was great!
Written March 19, 2020
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Martin S
Kosice, Slovakia51 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
With a couple of friends, we attended the Harlem/Bronx tour with Grandmaster Caz. As a longtime hip-hop fans, we were excited about visiting the key places of the culture history, accompanied by the legendary rapper. Our expectations were filled just partly. Much of the tour is being spent on the bus. When we finally reached some landmark, we were allowed to enjoy it for just a very, very short moment. For example, 1520 Segdwick ave., the birthplace of hiphop, we spent there just a minute, barely able to even take a picture. Very similarly - Big L mural, or Yankee stadium. I would also expect some other interesting places, that were left off. Instead of this, we spent more than half an hour by unnecessary breakdance lessons, half of the people were not even interested in. Audio/video in the bus also could be improved. Caz and the other youger guy were good tourguides, especially Caz, considering his legendary status and storytelling abilities. However, asking for a tip numerous times and refusing to take a picture without tipping was a bit too much considering the fact, we already paid full price for the ticket.
Written February 9, 2020
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Matt
3 contributions
Sep 2022
This is well set out on paper. Hip Hop legend leading the tour, stops promised are TRUE Hip Hop History, Excitement built up, but the whole things is organized like a cluster
We did the transportation Hip Hop tour. It was a full length tour bus. Why??? Because they over sold for the spots in a smaller means of transportation. They should have capped the spots/sold out the tour, so we could be in a MUCH MORE managing means of transportation, navigating NYC and it's smaller boroughs.
Tour guide did best of job trying to stay positive and keep it hype, but he has a bluetooth speaker, youtube with ad's playing between songs, a microphone/speaker set up that you can hear maybe up to 7 ft and constantly people saying they can't hear you.
The driver was his first time ever driving for the tour. Couple that with this mammoth bus through places like the Bronx and we missed SO many turns it was crazy.
This caused us to miss many stops on the tour. Have entire vibe just go downhill.
Host did best job to save it, in cases, but it felt mad corny, as we're missing stops and belaboring at ones because it was just way too long being on the bus.
Really wanted this tour to be incredible, as i'm a major Hip Hop head, but even the best stops felt watered down cause the bus was constant chaos.
Hopefully they never do a full length bus again. If we'd have been in the transportation that others have been on, I'd give this a 4/5 5 stars assuming that then they're not using a speaker that no one can hear, chaos of parking and what felt like a tour thrown together as if they were winging it
We did the transportation Hip Hop tour. It was a full length tour bus. Why??? Because they over sold for the spots in a smaller means of transportation. They should have capped the spots/sold out the tour, so we could be in a MUCH MORE managing means of transportation, navigating NYC and it's smaller boroughs.
Tour guide did best of job trying to stay positive and keep it hype, but he has a bluetooth speaker, youtube with ad's playing between songs, a microphone/speaker set up that you can hear maybe up to 7 ft and constantly people saying they can't hear you.
The driver was his first time ever driving for the tour. Couple that with this mammoth bus through places like the Bronx and we missed SO many turns it was crazy.
This caused us to miss many stops on the tour. Have entire vibe just go downhill.
Host did best job to save it, in cases, but it felt mad corny, as we're missing stops and belaboring at ones because it was just way too long being on the bus.
Really wanted this tour to be incredible, as i'm a major Hip Hop head, but even the best stops felt watered down cause the bus was constant chaos.
Hopefully they never do a full length bus again. If we'd have been in the transportation that others have been on, I'd give this a 4/5 5 stars assuming that then they're not using a speaker that no one can hear, chaos of parking and what felt like a tour thrown together as if they were winging it
Written September 6, 2022
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karhasjoh
Blythewood, SC1 contribution
Jul 2021
I had a great experience. The tour was very informative and engaging. I learned a lot about the origins of hip hop and the history of the neighborhood hip hop came from. I highly recommend for fans of hip hop visiting the New York City area.
Written August 3, 2021
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Justin_J72
Crete, Greece9 contributions
Apr 2022
Took in this tour on my last day of a five day trip to the city and it was one of the highlights of my visit...
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and a real character who was incredibly engaging and made a big effort to involve everyone in the group.
If you are into your hip hop... Nu skool or old skool then you need to do this on your visit to the city
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and a real character who was incredibly engaging and made a big effort to involve everyone in the group.
If you are into your hip hop... Nu skool or old skool then you need to do this on your visit to the city
Written April 18, 2022
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nikkoalmonidovar
Bakersfield, CA1 contribution
Oct 2021
As a dancer, it was amazing to hear about hip hop history. Not only did the tour guide impart exclusive knowledge, but also will helped point me towards more legendary hip hop sites/people. My trip was made by the tour. Shoutout Uncle Reggie Reg from the Crash Crew!
Written November 5, 2021
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Neuchâtel, Switzerland1 contribution
Aug 2022
Although I enjoyed some moments, such as some fruitful discussions with natives, the walking tour was definitely not worth it.
First, it was supposed to be a 2 hour walking that actually last 1:30.
Then, even though the tour guide aka Johny Famous was somewhat entertaining, he has definitely not the skills of a tour guide. We basically went through the different spots, such as Spike Lee's Office, The Notorious B.I.G. house and Biggies' mural paintings, but without any historical information or anecdotes following them.
Finally, besides the poor guiding competences, Johny Famous looked more concerned by its social media platforms and by taking advantage of the tour to advertise for himself. I'm quite O.K. with that, as long as one gives priority to his job first. But in this case, in addition of the poor tour quality he was not really invested in doing his job well, thus it's certainly not acceptable.
This review is specifically dedicated to the walking of Brooklyn, because the Hush walking of Harlem featuring RayZa was amazing.
First, it was supposed to be a 2 hour walking that actually last 1:30.
Then, even though the tour guide aka Johny Famous was somewhat entertaining, he has definitely not the skills of a tour guide. We basically went through the different spots, such as Spike Lee's Office, The Notorious B.I.G. house and Biggies' mural paintings, but without any historical information or anecdotes following them.
Finally, besides the poor guiding competences, Johny Famous looked more concerned by its social media platforms and by taking advantage of the tour to advertise for himself. I'm quite O.K. with that, as long as one gives priority to his job first. But in this case, in addition of the poor tour quality he was not really invested in doing his job well, thus it's certainly not acceptable.
This review is specifically dedicated to the walking of Brooklyn, because the Hush walking of Harlem featuring RayZa was amazing.
Written September 4, 2022
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Mobile754627
Reigate, UK2 contributions
Feb 2020
We loved this walking tour of Harlem. Reggie Reg was a great host and has lived through quite a change in Harlem over the years. As other people have stated, it isn't in depth about Hip Hop, more about Harlem but great all the same.
Written February 5, 2020
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Where does the Harlem tour end?
Written August 16, 2022
The one I went on ended at the Apollo theatre... Subway nearby
Written August 17, 2022
How far in advance should my boyfriend and I buy our tickets for the birthplace tour in March?
Written January 13, 2020
I booked m one severalbdays before but it was off season
Written January 20, 2020
Hello,
Our daughter, Bgirl Ananas, is a (famous 😬) break dancer. We would love make this tour during our stay, but what happens if the weather is very bad? The visit is only outside ?
Thank you for yours answers 🙂
Written November 4, 2019
How many people are generally on the tours? Interested in the Where Brooklyn tour at, is it suitable for children too? Thanks
Written July 21, 2019
There's no age restriction because on my tour bus a young couple had a toddler with them, however, I feel it is best suitable for children ages 5 and above.
Written July 22, 2019
My husband has followed the hip hop culture his whole life. I am surprising him and my daughter with tickets to one of the tours when we visit New York in a few weeks. I am debating between the Where Brooklyn At tour or the New York Hip Hop Tour. There are things I know oyr family would love on both tours (we really want to see the landmarks like Biggie's front porch growing up but also we would love the parts of the tour getting to do rap battles and seeing venues). I was wondering which one our family should do. Thanks!
Written February 16, 2019
I would recommend both. You'll see Biggies doorsteps and some murals if you take the "Where Brooklyn at" tour. You'll rap, beatbox, breakdance and see Harlem plus the Bronx with all of the sights if you take the "Birthplace of Hiphop"-tour. Hope this will help you.
Written February 16, 2019
I will be visiting New York this summer with my teenage son who happens to be a huge hip hop fan. My son would like to see Harlem, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. He would also like to see the old stomping grounds of Nas (who he happens to be named after), Jay Z and Biggie just to name a few. I can decide between the Hip Hop Tour or the Where’s Brooklyn Tour.
Please help!
Written January 15, 2019
Hi, I would def pick Hush. Our two teenage boys loved it. Grandmaster Caz was so good, the bus drove from the meeting point to Harlem and the Bronx, he pointed out important places related to hip hop. It’s a great tour and it also got us out of the touristy places for the day, if we hadn’t of done it we would have seen those places. Hush also does a Brooklyn walking tour which would be good to do in summer. I’d do both.
Written January 15, 2019
Did anyone else have trouble booking a tour for one? I am not able to book Where Brooklyn At for only one person.
Written November 5, 2018
I did book online for one person...probably best to call them.
Written November 6, 2018
Where does the bus typically pick you up from in NY?
Written June 14, 2018
It depends on which tour you take -
I took the Where's Brooklyn At tour and it departed from Brooklyn itself - at The Aloft Brooklyn Hotel, 216 Duffield St, Brooklyn and dropped us off at the Barclays Centre.
Written June 14, 2018
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