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Harlem Sunday Gospel Experience

Overview
It is an iconic scene often captured in film and photographs – beautifully dressed women with impressive hats in Harlem heading to church for Sunday worship. But, it’s more than fashion or a show, Harlem congregants consider church worship and church family an integral part of life and a source of weekly spiritual sustenance.  Sunday Gospel in Harlem invites you to be a part of this custom by respectfully joining a local church family for an hour of worship including gospel.

Please note the entire church service is 90 minutes or more in duration. The tour group stays for a hour, departing before the sermon begins. If you wish to stay on your own for the entire service, please notify the tour guide when checking in. If you choose to stay for the entire service you will be on your own and will miss the walking tour.

If this tour is completely booked, please consider the Wednesday Gospel Praise Music option.
City: New York City
Sat 05 Apr
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Starting at $30.00
Sat 05 Apr
Starting at $30.00
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What's Included
Tour is led by a licensed tour guide and Harlem resident
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Small Backpacks allowed
  • Recording devices and photographs are not allowed during church service
  • Dress appropriately and conservatively for traditional Sunday service
  • Late arrivals (more than 10 minutes) may not be allowed to join once group has left meeting point
  • A contribution to the donation basket is welcomed and appreciated
  • Masks are required
What To Expect
1
Central Harlem
Visit a local Baptist church for an hour of worship service which includes inspirational gospel music. Experience the warm welcome of its church members, proud of its spiritual and social ministries, which have stood firm through decades of neighborhood changes.
2
Central Harlem
Experience Harlem's historic 125th Street the main commercial/shopping corridor. Learn and see historic sites associated with its social and political movements contrasting with the new Harlem and changes that are taking place. Highlights: -The Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., State Office building, -Victoria and the Marriott Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, first hotel to open (June 2023) in Harlem in over 50 years -Historic Alhambra Ballroom -Historic Hotel Theresa -Apollo Theater, Harlem's most famous and world-renowned music and performance venue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (32)
milankC311JM
Oct 2024
It was a good tour and we really enjoyed thanks to an excellent guide who explains Harlem's history and takes you around after the tour, but two things to note: 1) the church does not look like the one on the picture that the tour is promoted with. It is actually a functional church premise inside a modern building 2) you get seated to far back that you only partly see the people delivering the service and signing live, and you need to watch them on screen
FrancescaFranci1
Oct 2024
The guide was very kind and very prepared. She spoke very clearly, so understandable even to people who speak little English. The staff welcomed us very enthusiastically and the people were really nice. However, the arrangement of the pews made the celebrants and choir not clearly visible. For this, the staff set up a screen. In any case, I would have preferred to see the people "live", better
Viviane_E
Jun 2024
Gospel was a part of the service. The singers were very good in engaging the assembly specifically one of the lady.

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