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

Sun 17 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)

Jodie G

Dec 2017

My dad & I attended the gospel tour on a Sunday early in December. Our tour guide Antonio made the trip far more interesting sharing fascinating information about Harlem. We thoroughly enjoyed the church service. However found some our group incredibly rude during the service. After sitting on the bus majority of the time, they couldn’t find the respect to stand during the service which probably didn’t even last an hour... we also thought it was a waste leaving half way through the service, didn’t really give the full effect that the tour portrays. We also found that a lot of local members of the church weren’t really impressed by our visit, with mixed expressions of our presence. I think your team could communicate better to the tour group as to what’s expected even though respect should be common sense. It also appeared that the same rude people in the group conveniently forgot to tip Antonio (who pretty much keep the tour alive) and the driver who battled the crazy traffic throughout the tour. You only have to spend two seconds in the US to know not tipping is frowned upon. Why these people even go on such a tour is beyond us. In summary, it would be great if the tour was the whole church service to show the full effect that the church community has on Harlem. And that if rude people don’t want to get in the spirit then maybe suggest to sleep in instead. Warm regards.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Dear Jodie G, Thank you for your feedback on our Harlem Gospel tour. We are happy that you and your father enjoyed our tour and we appreciate you acknowledging the hard work put forth by our tour guide and driver. We welcome visitors from all over the world on our tours and although not everyone always shares the same cultural values or experiences, our guides do their best to keep the integrity of our programs while showcasing a typical day in the life in New York City. Our tour lasts 4 hours including travel time and we balance the experience with historical content, site visits, stops and the church service. We attend the first portion of the service just before the sermon which lasts about 1h15 minutes. We do this to avoid disrupting the congregation by the exit of a group as some services can last well over 2 hours. Our regular departure tours are designed to give visitors an immersive introduction to New York City. We also offer private tours for groups and individuals that can be customised to your specifications and include for instance the entire duration of the church service. In either case, there is so much to see and do in our city that we always encourage our guests to come back and explore the neighborhoods that we tour in at their own pace. Best wishes, Erika Elisabeth Vice President Harlem Spirituals / New York Visions Maven American Journeys

riaburke996

Nov 2017

I'm so glad we booked to go to the Harlem Gospel Tour, it's something that I have wanted to do for ages. Yes, the joining did seem a little unorganised, But once on the road the trip Was great! From the guide, the church, the congregation all great The music and enthusiasm was very infectious, all our group thoroughly enjoyed it

Response from Host

Nov 2017

Dear Riaburke996, We are glad that you joined our Harlem Gospel Tour! Our tours have experienced increased participation these past few weeks and we thank you for your patience during our boarding process. Your feedback and 5 star vote means so much to us. We appreciate you for taking the to let us know how much you enjoyed our tour. Warm regards, Erika Elisabeth Vice President Harlem Spirituals/New York Visions Maven American Journeys

Carol P

Oct 2017

Great tour - I thought it was just a church service but was pleasantly surprised to get an informative funny quirky tour of New York and an incredible 1 hour spectacular- the pastor , the congregation and the choir was straight out of “COMING TO AMERICA “ - you have got to see it to believe it.

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