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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $41.60

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Tue 19 Nov

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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff

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 (31)

David S

Oct 2019

The tour was led by two people. First, we were met by Andi, a 91 year old gentleman, former actor and historian, who greeted us and gave us an introductory talk, and accompanied us to the church, where we attended the service for about an hour. You can go to such a service on your own, but as a first-timer, it may feel a bit intimidating, and it was nice to have someone in the know accompanying you. (Visitors usually sit on a special balcony, where the rules are less strict than in the main hall, which is called the sanctuary, and you don't have to stay for the full 2.5 hour service). The church was a historically significant one, as we learnt later, but then, those streets are chock full of important history. Next, we were introduced to our tour guide, Neal, a.k.a. Mr Harlem, who led us on a tour of the neighborhood and explained its history, including a walk through the housing projects where he himself grew up. (Andi also accompanied us on the tour, rounding up stragglers.) He accompanied the tour with music, sometimes just while we were walking along, but often with lyrics that he then carefully elucidated to point out their relevance to the area. Neal has a larger-than-life personality and a good speaker, taking care to speak clearly. People passing by kept greeting him and waving, and/or adding their own comments or stories. The tour helped us get the feel of the area and made us like it very much. I feel it was money very well spent to get a much richer experience of the area than we would have on our own. This tour was one of the definite highlights of our trip to New York and I recommend it warmly.

Peter M

Sep 2019

I visited with my 22 year old daughter. The group included people from USA(the south), Argentina,Australia and several European countries. We were made very welcome and felt this was the real deal. Privileged to attend the Sunday church service. Neal’s tour of the area was excellent and his love of Harlem and all that has been achieved was shown by his enthusiasm. All topped of with a sample of ribs from Sylvia’s. All in all highly recommended.

pooleblondie2014

Sep 2019

We had a lovely tour guide who was the fittest 91 year old we’ve ever seen. He was very knowledgable and a great tour guide. He showed us around Harlem and recommended one of the best places to eat called The Red Rooster where we had lunch after the tour. The visit to the Gospel church was really good although it was totally designed for tourists. At times it didn’t feel very authentic, however the singing in the church was great. The hoards of tourists are put in a long queue outside the church and herded in. This part felt very touristy and so did the fact that we were told not to pass the offering tray without being expected to give an offering. I think I would have preferred to visit a church service without being part of a tourist group. Highly recommend our guide who was so nice to us all. Definitely go to The Red Rooster for brunch after!