New York Bronx Hip Hop Private Tour

4.7
(4 Reviews)

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Duration: 8 hours
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Experience Highlights

Discover the essence of hip hop on a private tour of the Bronx, where you'll see the key sites that saw the birth of this iconic music genre. For approximately 8 hours, an expert guide will take you to explore its history and evolution, visiting iconic sites such as the Hip Hop Museum, the Afrikan Bambaataa Projects and the Zulu Nation organisation.

You'll also enjoy a breakdance show, stand-up and rap shows, and tour places like Tremont, East 180th Street and the famous Hip Hop Blvd, capturing the authentic energy of this cultural movement.

  • Enjoy a personalised experience with a private hip hop tour of New York City.
  • Learn about the history of the music genre in the city from an expert guide.
  • Visit places that are iconic and significant to hip hop culture while enjoying artistic performances.

What’s included

  • Private hip hop tour of the Bronx in New York City.
  • Private guide.
  • Transfers between locations.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.

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Step by Step

Join a private tour of the Bronx that will allow you to discover the essence of hip hop in a unique and personalised way. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll explore iconic and significant locations in the history of this influential music genre.

You'll start at the Hip Hop Museum, where you'll learn about the evolution of this cultural movement and its impact on the world. From there, you'll move on to the Afrikan Bambaataa Projects and the Zulu Nation organisation, instrumental in the promotion and dissemination of hip hop. Here, your guide will share inspiring stories about how these communities have influenced urban music and art.

Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, a place that has served as a haven and source of creativity for young artists. You'll also enjoy live entertainment, including a break-dancing show and stand-up and rap performances, which will further immerse you in the local culture.

As you tour Tremont, East 180th Street and Hip Hop Blvd, you'll hear anecdotes from renowned graffiti artists and pioneering artists who have left their mark on the Bronx. Each stop will give you an authentic and revealing perspective on the lifestyle in these vibrant neighbourhoods.

To cap off the experience, you will have the opportunity to participate in a book signing with JCash Thigpen, author of "Cash: The Source of Hip Hop's Beginnings" and "The 9 Creative Elements of Hip Hop's Birth". This approximately 8-hour tour will not only allow you to explore, but also to experience hip hop in an exciting and immersive way.

Reviews

4.7
· 4 Reviews
  • H
    H. J.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The immersion in hip-hop culture was incredible, but the price seemed a bit steep.
  • S
    S. V.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    Exploring the Bronx and immersing myself in hip-hop culture with this private tour was an authentic and eye-opening experience.
  • K
    K. B.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved this tour because I am a hip hop fan and I learned a lot about the history of hip hop in the Bronx. It was a unique and fun experience.
  • R
    R. H.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved the hip hop tour in the Bronx, it was the best. The guides know a lot and make you feel part of history.
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