South Bronx Renaissance Walking Tour

South Bronx Renaissance Walking Tour: Murals, Art Deco Architecture & More

Whether you walk down the streets of the South Bronx daily or have never been to this end of the borough, it's a rich cultural corridor known for its art, culture and vibrant history. For example, did you know that the hip-hop culture was born on the streets of the South Bronx? On this three-hour walking tour, you'll learn about the neighborhood from its early wealthy roots and immigrant communities, to the neighborhood's decline in the '70s, to the cultural and social revival that now makes the Bronx one of the hottest destinations in New York City. You'll see incredible New Deal Murals recalling the origin story of the area, contemporary art, and incredible art deco architecture in a neighborhood with one of the largest concentration art deco buildings in the city. You'll end your tour at Yankee Stadium. This tour is offered in English and Spanish on Fridays.