Harlem Sunday Morning Gospel Tour in New York City booking from $69.00

Harlem Sunday Morning Gospel Tour

Overview

Harlem is one of New York City’s most culturally rich neighborhoods. Don’t miss out on its beauty just because you don’t know where to go on your own. This Harlem Sunday morning gospel tour, complete with a gospel choir service, takes care of the details for you. See the Apollo Theater and Cotton Club, and explore parts of this neighborhood. Upgrade to include a soul food brunch at a local restaurant.

Explore Harlem on the day of the week when it’s most alive—Sunday
Watch a Sunday morning gospel service with a choir
A guide knows the best ways around to see more in less time
Upgrade to enjoy a soul food brunch at a local-favorite restaurant

City: New York City

Sat 21 Sep

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What's Included

Harlem tour

Gospel service

Walking tour of residential sections

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Church services may be held in the Bronx, however the tour will still cover the Harlem itinerary
Shorts and tank tops are not allowed to be worn on this tour. Harlem Spirituals Inc. reserves the right to refuse clients improperly dressed and will not refund the service
Soul Food is traditional African American cuisine that originated in the South in the United States. Today it has become a highly sought after cuisine. It consists of spicy ribs, collard greens, fried fish and chicken, freshly cooked corn bread, and a few side dishes like black eye peas, okra, or macaroni and cheese to mention a few.
Guests are invited to take walks through the neighborhoods visited. The average walk is about 15 minutes.
With advance notice, wheelchair bound customers with some mobility can be accommodated in the front rows of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs to assist them onto the coach.
For passengers with no mobility or a non foldable wheelchairs we recommend giving at least 3 weeks notice so that we can secure a coach with a wheelchair lift.
Wheelchair lifts are 49" X 28" and can carry a maximum weight limit of 700lbs. We kindly ask that you submit the dimensions and model of the chair as our lift may not be able to accommodate scooters and other large sized electric chairs. A maximum of one person in a wheelchair can be accommodated per bus.
Many of the churches that we visit have steps. In order to accommodate their wheelchair bound congregation members churches use portable mobility ramps.
Masks are mandatory inside churches
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Masks are mandatory inside churches and temperature checks may be performed upon arrival at the church

What To Expect

Apollo Theater

The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem.

Morris-Jumel Mansion

Manhattan's oldest house, somewhat of an aberration in the modern neighborhood of Washington Heights, served as a command post for George Washington.

Strivers' Row

W. 138th and W. 139th Sts. between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds., Harlem, New York City, NY

Cotton Club

World famous nightclub and restaurant

Sylvan Terrace

Aquaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (519)

Hook911

Dec 2019

This was a great way to see the real Harlem and an authentic Harlem Church Service. The tour leaves from just behind Times Square on a very comfortable coach and our guide, Anthony, was a real New Yorker who had lived most of his life in Harlem and his local knowledge as well as his knowledge of New York history and even what movies were filmed where, made this an amazing trip. If you want a little insight into the real Harlem and to experience a genuine Harlem Church service (I was sceptical and thought this might be a little fake - it really wasn’t) then this is well worth it. We didn’t do the Sunday brunch buffet so can’t comment on this. Thanks Anthony for all your top tips and advice about NYC generally as well as being a great guide for this tour. 5 stars ⭐️

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Dear Hook911, We so appreciate your feedback and recommendation of our Harlem Gospel tour. Harlem Spirituals has been organizing tours to the Harlem neighborhood for over 30 years. Our itineraries incorporate history, culture and as for the church, we want visitors to experience an authentic worship service within the community. Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words about your experience. Best regards, Erika Elisabeth Harlem Spirituals Inc/ New York Visions

Tony B

Dec 2019

Alvin is a warm, enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide and focuses on African American luminaries and their personal connections to Harlem and the Bronx, as well as the early history of these districts. I understand there is a commercial element to the Church service and I had been prepared for something staged specifically to funnel tourist money into struggling communities. If that was the case, I didn't notice and the whole experience felt genuine and welcoming. The gospel singing (choir and congregation) was excellent. The tour bus was clean and comfortable and has an onboard rest room (important, as very few public ones in Harlem). I think you could skip the optional Cotton Club lunch element without missing the best of the experience. The entertainment was well executed but felt dated. The food was welcome but not standout. The European waitresses are there for their language skills with the mostly European customers, but they need a little more training in how to communicate with paying customers. Overall I thought the whole morning's package was good value for money.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Dear Tony, Thank you for taking the time and care to report on the details of your experience on our Harlem Gospel Tour with Brunch. Reviews like yours mean a great deal to us in that they help us to improve on the overall customer experience. Harlem Spirituals has been organizing tours to the Harlem neighborhood for over 30 years. Our itineraries incorporate history, culture and immersive experiences within the community like attending a worship service and dining in local neighborhood restaurants. We are glad that you enjoyed the experience. Sincerely, Erika Elisabeth Harlem Spirituals / New York Visions

Ellie_Veee

Dec 2019

This tour is a complete waste of money and time! We stopped for way too log at some memorial. No explanation. Just sent out of the bus. We then got to the church, and although that was very average (they sang two songs, asked for money donation, then we were ushered out). I understand this part is beyond the tour group's control. But, the real disappointment of the tour was that although I was very much looking forward to Apollo and Cotton Club (30 minute each as per agenda), the bus stopped long enough just outside these venues where we could click a quick photo through the bus window ("Japanese style" as the tour guide explained) and we drove off! That's not a "visit ". That's abysmal! All the while the tour guide and the bus driver were bickering so much so, that the bus driver pulled over at one point, asking the tour guide to leave the bus or he will call the police. Can this get any more unprofessional?! I feel very let down by this tour. I emailed my disappointment three times to Harlem Spirituals tour operator and have had no answer. Sent various messages, was told someone will get back to me. Two months later, no one has replied to any of my emails or messages. Do yourself a favour and pick another tour.

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