Harlem Gospel Multimedia Walking Tour

Overview

On this tour you will visit one of Harlem’s most historic churches consisting of outstanding soul stirring gospel music and the power of prayer. After the church service, you will embark on a cultural walking tour conducted by a lifelong born and raised Harlem resident equipped with portable video, sound and pictures presented along the way at sights of cultural significance. The media component will heighten your enjoyment and understanding of Harlem history.

City: New York City

Sun 18 Jan

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Starting at $41.60

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Sun 18 Jan

Starting at $41.60

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What's Included

Walking tour complimented with portable video and audio

Tours start with light morning snack, water, juice, and coffee

Tour conducted by Harlem born-and-raised tour guide who has lived in Harlem entire life

Storage place for luggage and bags

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Place available to leave bags and belongings inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour
Place available to use restrooms and charge cell phones and other devices inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center

What To Expect

Apollo Theater

We end this tour at the Apollo Theater, we are able to visit lobby area but not for entrance into main theater. Tour guide will tell great stories pertaining to the Apollo.

Harlem

After leaving Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center we will visit historic Harlem church fir one hour. The power of pray and beautiful music will leave you enchanted and inspired. After gospel church service we will engage in 2 hour cultural walking tour covering 400 years of Harlem history with special emphasis on 20th century Harlem. Along the way see beautiful architecture, historic music / jazz clubs, civil rights movement sites, theaters and many historic churches of various denominations.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (47)

SAgroupof4

Jan 2020

The last 3 times I’ve come to New York with different family members & friends, I have taken them to do this tour. Neal Shoemaker, being a passionate local born & bred here, does a great job of bringing Harlem to life. We started the tour with a visit to Canaan Baptist Church and enjoyed the 1st part of their service with the sounds of wonderful gospel choir. It was a very moving experience. This was followed by a walking tour of beautiful Harlem, with Neal playing Jazz on his iPad, it really sets the scene, as he points out places of interest and shares the history of this place & the changes it has gone through. We visited a Jazz bar, in full swing playing great music and visited the iconic Apollo theatre. I can highly recommend this tour, it is fun and very interesting. Thank you Neal for a another very enjoyable experience.

myrjono

Dec 2019

A few years ago, I took the "Harlem Jazz Tour" with Neal, of Harlem Heritage Tours. Recently, I participated in a different tour with Harlem Heritage, the "Harlem Gospel Tour". This time, Neal was joined by Toni as tour guide for the group. The two tours complimented one another, and both were excellent. Both guides were knowledgeable, good communicators, and delightful companions. They engaged participants of all ages with their stories and in sharing our surroundings. During our time together, we visited a church service where we heard gospel music, and we also walked to historic locations where gospel and jazz music was performed and made famous. As we walked, Neal pointed out changes that are currently happening in the Harlem community. Both guides were approachable and willing to answer our questions. I highly recommend this tours for those who want a deeper understanding of New York City, American History, and the African American contribution to the culture of the world.

conniei120

Dec 2019

We had a wonderful time with Neil and Toni on our 2.5 hour Harlem Gospel Walking Tour. Toni met us at the starting point and we spent a few minutes introducing ourselves to our fellow tour participants. This allowed us to have great interactions with others in our group. Our first destination was church. Having been to African American churches before, I found this to be a good example of gospel church. We stayed at church long enough to hear some gospel music and get the feel of the church but not so long as to shorten our walk around Harlem. Neil joined us at the church and we enjoyed a very informative tour of the area. Both Neil and Toni were happy to answer any questions we had; making the tour very interactive. I felt I had a useful working knowledge of Harlem and it’s history. The buildings and wide streets were a contrast for other areas of NYC. One of my companions asked to see the location of a famous 1950’a picture of many jazz artists and Neil and Toni were willing to walk us to the location after the tour. Very generous of them. They also suggested a delicious restaurant for lunch that featured fantastic live jazz. The name of the restaurant was the Red Rooster. All in all, we were quit thrilled with our Sunday morning and lunch in Harlem. We would definitely schedule another tour offered by Neil at heritagetours.com.