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)

Mark N

Oct 2018

This was one of the best tours I have ever taken because the tour guide, a life long resident of Harlem, not only knew the community's history, but spoke frankly about Harlem's complicated present, with new buildings, new residents and new stores and restaurants which made some of Harlem's longtime inhabitants uncomfortable. Neal Shoemaker told great stories of Harlem religious leaders, took us to a moving church service filled with great music, but also described with great passion how drug epidemics damaged the community and how changes in policing and real estate investment helped pull it out of near collapse. The honesty of his presentation,along with the many stories he hold, brought Harlem to life, an experience that was only magnified by the many people who greeted Mr Shoemaker as he walked with us down Harlem streets. I would recommend any tour with Neal Shoemaker. He is the best ambassador for today's Harlem I have ever met

Asha T

Jul 2018

This tour was one of the best tours I’ve been on. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about giving us a genuine experience of Harlem. We had a great time and I would recommend to anyone who would be looking for tours in Harlem.

1219lene

Jul 2018

Harlem Gospel Multimedia Walking Tour. Neal Shoemaker/ Mister Harlem was our tour guide. He is definitely one of a kind. He provided us with an unique experience. His method of presentation made you feel as if you were transferred back in history and you became a part of Harlem’s rich culture, music, art, and political movements. You left the tour with factual information about the beginning of Harlem to the present day.