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 16 Nov

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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)

WorldTravla7

Oct 2018

This was a first class tour that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting NYC. It runs for roughly half a day and cost USD 65. On the way back the bus driver was happy to drop some of us off at locations on the way (I got off near Central Park near the Museum of Natural History). Our tour guide Anthony was an Italian American New York local whose knowledge of the city and its history was mind-boggling (he even told us about his own experiences in the Big Apple, having grown up in Harlem e.g. he was once robbed as a kid on W 139th Street/Strivers Row and had his sneakers stolen!). The tour went like this: •Check in to the Harlem Spirituals office on 8th Avenue and the head to the bus around the corner parked on West 44th Street •Head down 8th avenue and down Central Park West into Harlem •Go past key landmarks such as Columbia University, Riverside Church, , City College, George Washington bridge, Alexander Hamilton’s house (the famous politician killed by his colleague as depicted in the Broadway musical Hamilton) – the tour guide does a fabulous job of explaining each of the sites. You will also learn how Harlem has evolved over the years from being segregated and dangerous to being a relatively safe neighbourhood nowadays. •Stop off in downtown Harlem for a walk down the main street where the Apollo Theatre sits (famous theatre which holds the renowned Amateur Night, which started the careers of numerous African American entertainers such as Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones and Chaka Khan). You get free time to walk around for 10-15 minutes near James Brown Way •Stop at a popular Housing area where some of the famous black stars grew up back in the day (it was then unknown for black people to live in Midtown or lower Manhattan) •Off to the church for the main event, a church service with gospel As for the main event itself, the Gospel church service at the Greater Highway Deliverance Temple (pastor, Liston Page) was some kind of wonderful. From the moment we walked in you could feel the spirit and energy in the room and it never wavered throughout the whole service. And the vocal skills of some of the singers was amazing. We were all on our feet in awe of the pure joy that pulsated through the church for a good portion of the hour we were inside. Even just looking around the church at the worshippers getting into the music was a thrill to see. Note, there is no photography permitted once you enter the church and do contribute to the donation basket that goes around, all money goes to local charities. Also, if you are a movie buff like me, you’ll love the tour as on the way back the guide pointed out several locations where iconic scenes from films where shot such as: •The scene in ‘The Godfather’ where Sonny beats Connie’s husband •The pool house shoot em up scene in ‘Carlito’s Way’ •Filming locations for ‘New Jack City’ He also pointed out Yankee Stadium, explained the story behind NYC become known as the ‘Big Apple’ (it’s to do with horse breeding/racing) and gave everyone some local tips for the best pizza and hamburgers in NYC (Don Antonio on 50th St between 8th & 9th) and the best bars (Rum House on 44th was mentioned). We also found out the corner in NYC with the highest crime rate (cnr 122nd and Madison Ave) and learnt that it is normal to double park in the street illegally on Sunday given the huge line ups of people attending church. It isn’t uncommon for drivers to leave notes in the windscreen saying “Don’t tow me, I’m in Church”. All in all this was an excellent tour and if you can get Anthony as your guide you will be in good hands.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Dear World Travla7, I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for such a wonderfully detailed review of our Harlem Gospel tour. We realize that there are a plethora of activities to choose from in New York and we are honored that you chose our Harlem Gospel tour. We cannot express how thrilled we are to be the highlight of your trip to New York City. We hope that you will return so that we can take you to visit NYC's other fascinating neighborhoods. Sincerest regards, Erika Elisabeth Vice President Harlem Spirituals / New York Visions Maven American Journeys

Sylvia_B

Oct 2018

embraced the whole experience and enjoyed all the singing and scriptures and the enthusiasm within the congregation is exhilarating the whole service was the perfect way for me to finish my stay in new York and will have wonderfull memories to cherish .

Jacqui W

Oct 2018

we done this tour thinking it was on a bus and dropped off at a church. How wrong were we DAMIEN are.rour guide was amazing the knowledge he has is outstanding, he was very friendly and the information he gives right through the tour is a must to.listen too . deffo a must see. The choir werw outstanding brought tears to my eyes

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Dear Jacqui W, Thank you for your AMAZING review of our Harlem Gospel tour. Harlem Spirituals/New York Visions prides itself on showcasing New York City's rich cultural and historical landscape on our neighborhood tours. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the content of our tour with Damien and touched to see that you were moved by experience during the service. Thank you for such a wonderful vote. Sincerely, Erika Elisabeth Harlem Spirituals /New York Visions MavenAmerican Journeys

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