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

Sun 20 Apr

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 20 Apr

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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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

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.

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)

Marthekl94

Apr 2023

This was absolutely an experience of a lifetime. Recommend it 100% when you visit NY as a turist.

Niamh K

Mar 2023

Our tour guide was very passionate and interesting, John Jay was his name . The church experience was beautiful also

Auerhahn74

Feb 2022

Very authentic, very helpful guide. We walked through Harlem for about thirty minutes before we reached the church shortly before the gospel began.On the way, our very friendly guide gave a lot of explanations. Attendance in the church was moderate, just about 25 people in attendance due to Covid. The church was streamed online. We were all sitting at the back of the church. There were probably 20 of us. The music was authentic but the quality was therefore not professional. You have to keep that in mind- these are normal people actually worshipping. This is not a concert. We all left the gospel service after about an hour as announced upfront. Then, we were asked to give a small donation to their community. We went back through Harlem and the guide continued to give explanations. I can recommend it unless you want to hear first class music such as in Sister Act!