Preview: New York's Only Official Hip Hop Sightseeing Tour Company Connects Guests of All Ages To the City's Premier Hip Hop Hotspots

04 Dec 2014

New York's Only Official Hip Hop Sightseeing Tour Company Connects Guests of All Ages To the City's Premier Hip Hop Hotspots

NEW YORK, NY, December 3, 2014 – New York City is a mecca of architectural, cultural and historic landmarks, but did you know that it is also home to the world's celebrated hip hop origins?

This holiday season and beyond, discover a rich part of New York's history not found in your typical guide book or sightseeing tour. HusH Tours is the city's premier licensed tour operator to offer fun-filled tours designed to give guests of all ages a rare, interactive, off-the-wall look into New York's hip hop history and culture.

Led by celebrity emcees, hip hop dancers, graffiti artists, and DJs, each bus and walking tour explores the evolution of hip hop in neighborhoods like Harlem, Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. You do not have to be a fan of the genre to have a great time; tours go to iconic landmarks such as the Apollo and the Graffiti Wall of Fame, as well as, live-showcase rehearsal hip hop grounds, historic night clubs, and famous music video and movie locations. From murals and graffiti art to dance-offs and live performances, HusH Tours offers a number of unique tours that celebrate different aspects of New York's hip hop culture.

All tours (www.hushtours.com) leave from HusH Tours' convenient locations in Manhattan. Tour options include:

Birthplace of Hip Hop Bus Tour
Walk This Way Through Harlem
Where Brooklyn At?
Dancer's Delight
Harlem Graffiti Walking Tour
Bronx Graffiti Walking Tour
Private, customized VIP tours are also available.

Founded in 2002 by New York City licensed sightseeing tour guide Debra Harris, HusH Tours was established to fill a niche of blending hip hop culture with sightseeing. Since then, HusH has been in the forefront of hip hop tours. Owned and operated by native New Yorkers, with legendary hip hop artists and practitioners as your guides, HusH takes guests on an unforgettable ride to explore the art forms' humble beginnings.

Debra is proud of how her business has grown and how her customers have enjoyed HusH Tours over the past twelve years. “We have consistently provided a modern day sightseeing experience,” she said. “We are focused on providing customers with a fun, educational, and unforgettable experience.”

From parks to clubs, restaurants and style, HusH Tours provides the complete Hip Hop Experience. Guests can expect to meet, greet and be guided on HusH Tours by hip hop legends such as Grandmaster Caz, Ralph McDaniels, Melle Mel, Kurtis Blow, Raheim, and Reggie Reg, as well as other notable hip hop contributors. Guests will experience the true essence of hip hop culture in an educational and entertaining atmosphere.

Families can give the gift of a unique and unforgettable experience this holiday season! Gift certificates are available with tickets starting at $32 for adults and children 5 and under always free. Children rates are available for friends and family members 6 – 18 years and group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

ABOUT HUSH TOURS

HusH Tours is an active member of NYC & Co., The Bronx Tourism Council, the East Harlem Tourism Board and a City and State Certified Minority/Woman Owned Enterprise. The company is also the recipient of numerous accolades and awards, including: