Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour

Overview

Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $45.00

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual. Part of this tour will take place inside a church. Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops and shorts
Visiting the church requires the proof of vaccination and wearing a mask.
Customers require staying for the entire church service (usually 1.15 - 1.3 hours)
Face masks required for travellers in public areas

What To Expect

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

(Exterior Visit) The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.

Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.

Abyssinian Baptist Church

(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.

Strivers' Row

View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.

Apollo Theater

(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.

Harlem

Experience the service of a black congregation and enjoy and participate in the Gospel music with live musicians and choir sharing the joy of Gospel.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (64)

mattmO7828RJ

Dec 2022

A great tour. Will give you an excellent history of not just gospel music but most music in the United States. Our guide was knowledgeable and an great communicator so we learnt a lot. The final part of the tour was a gospel church service which took our breath away. The singing and atmosphere were something everyone should experience.

Alessia M

Nov 2022

We took part at this fantastic tour with Russel. He has been very professional and explained us a lot about the history of this picturesque neighborhood. Last but not least the celebration has been exciting and the choir was fantastic.

Robyn F

Oct 2022

Our guide Donald was very informative and we learned a lot about the beginning of gospel music and also the history of Harlem. We were so pleased we had Donald as our guide again, after having him the previous day on another tour. He is informative and answers all questions. We didn't realise the service was more for the tourists and were slightly disappointed we weren't worshipping with more locals and listening to a full gospel choir experience. However, we still enjoyed it and the women singers were excellent.