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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Wed 25 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)

Roberta M

Aug 2019

Our guide was Ludie, an extraordinary, kind and dedicated woman who introduced us in Harlem, its history, people and music. Sometimes upsetting, sometimes moving but always a meaningful and interesting message. A Sunday to remember. Let's rock & roll!

355carineb

Aug 2019

We wantedto do the tour mainly because we wanted to take part to a Gospel mass. Yet, before the mass, a tour of Harlem was offered with a guide who gave (too) many explanations about some churches or ather places of the district. To do so she used an ipad to show us some illustrations and that was not very practical as we were a group of 45 people. Furthermore she teneded to get lost in her explanations which were really too long especially because it was a very hot day and we longed for a place where we could have some fresh air and rest. The tour lasted 2 hours and I think 1 would have been enough. We had a nice experience at the mass.

hypercoyote

Jul 2019

First of all, our tour was on an abnormally hot day, over 100 degrees with index. Our tour guide, Stefan, was cognizant of this and made sure to keep us in the shade throughout the tour. Stefan was extremely knowledgeable, I could tell he knew his stuff, he didn't use notes or anything like I saw other guides do. He gave us a lot of detailed info on the sites and area, and was also good at managing our group to make sure we didn't make the locals mad by being in the way. As far as the sites, we hit the major highlights and ended up at an AME church, which had a great service and AIR CONDITIONING! Overall, despite the ridiculous heat, the tour was very enjoyable and informative.