Can't say enough good things about the private tour of Harlem Carolyn Johnson gave my wife, our teenagers and I. She is a fantastic guide and true lover of Harlem. She even managed to swing us a private backstage visit at the Apollo. Harlem is such a cool - and beautiful - part of NYC. Go see it with Carolyn.

I visited New York with my three teenagers, and this was our outing on our first day. What a way to start our trip! Our guide was caught in traffic that morning, so one of the other women generously gave us our tour, and Carolyn did another tour of the highlights after the jazz. She was a delightful and knowledgeable tour guide and I am so thankful that she was able to give us the time. The jazz--knocked our socks off! We heard David Murray in a comfortable little church in the neighborhood, very welcoming, comfortable and he and his team (including his son on guitar) rocked!!!

On 22nd May we were on Welcome to Harlem Tour in Harlem - Gospel Brunch. Tour leader was Carolyn. We walked from 9 to 11.00 and heard interesting stories and history of Harlem. After that all went wrong. We tried to get in to Gospel Church - to our surprise and also Carolyn's - we didn't get in to the church. After queuing for half an hour without any information in hot sun, we got in to the corridor with no vision to the actual church and the gospel singing. There we were allowed to sit for half an hour and were "kicked" out. "Out you go" - and so we went.
How can this be a surprise to a professional tour leader. Women's day - so?!
After that we went to a mexican restaurant Sexy taco, dirty money. No brunch. Only one portion each - had to pay for drinks - half price for one. Not very professional. The tour was not cheap, costed 75,84 in euros. Quality price ratio not too good.
No apologies, no money back. I don't recommend this, say the case bad luck or unprofessionalism - my first review with only one star because the group of us feel cheated.