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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
Tue 24 Dec
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Starting at $45.00
Tue 24 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
1
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.
2
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.
3
Abyssinian Baptist Church
(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.
4
Strivers' Row
View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.
5
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.
6
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)
rienned2019
Jan 2020
Highly recommended authentic experience with a local, knowledgeable guide! The service seemed almost like a concert, there was so much music. The churchgoers were also very welcoming.
heemun
Jan 2020
Actually before, I used to think Harlem just as a dangerous city. But after harlem gospel tour with Katherine, I could learn little by little, what the gospel means to people in harlem, the reason why they suffered a lot,,,etc. and most of all experience in harlem church made me really happy. I really recommend you to experience this tour as soon as possible~! ^^
lvartell
Jan 2020
Great information and tour by Russell. A little disappointed in the gospel choir part, I guess I was expecting more of a gospel “concert” instead it was the Sunday mass with some singing, it was good just not what I had expected. Learning about Harlem was great and the tour was a good pace for me.

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