Harlem Wednesday-Morning Gospel Tour in New York City booking from $75.00

Harlem Wednesday-Morning Gospel Tour

Overview

Visit Harlem, the ethnically diverse borough of New York, on a Wednesday-morning guided tour. On your tour through one of New York City's most vital neighborhoods, you'll hear stories from Harlem's fascinating history and see its famous sights.

City: New York City

Wed 08 Jan

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What's Included

Walking tour of residential sections of Harlem

Stop at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Gospel service

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
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
What is "Soul Food"
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.
Do the tours include walking?
Guests are invited to take walks through the neighborhoods visited. The average walk is about 15 minutes.
Are the tours wheelchair friendly?
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.
Private tours are available with accessible ramp transportation.
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 the church.
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

Harlem

Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

National research library dedicated to documenting the experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world.

Apollo Theater

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (144)

jagraham57

Oct 2019

This is a must for anyone visiting New York . Our guide was so engaging and lives and breathes this vibrant and beautiful part of the city. I am not a religious person myself but you don’t need to be to be moved and to understand the depth of feeling within this close community. I highly recommend if you can include this on any trip to New York you will experience the realness of New York. Jill Australia 🇦🇺

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Dear Jagraham57, Thank you for such an amazing review of our Harlem Gospel tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. Best regards, Erika Elisabeth Vice president Harlem Spirituals /New York Visions

gottatravelalways

Sep 2019

This tour provides a great insight into Harlem. The online booking process was efficient as was the ticket collection on the day of our tour at Harlem Spirituals’ office in Times Square, which is the tour’s start and finish point. The office staff were friendly and welcoming. The tour itself was also well organised. Our tour guide was very informative about Harlem and its history – she provided a lot of commentary throughout the morning tour which took us through various Harlem neighbourhoods. First stop was the Apollo Theater. The only section we could access inside was the gift store, so a bit of a shame we couldn’t see the main auditorium. After some time browsing the area, it was back on the bus for more of a drive around Harlem while making our way to a church to listen to the ARC Gospel Choir. We had booked the Wednesday tour so it was choir only, no church service. The choir was the tour highlight – they were absolutely amazing! Such beautiful voices and so full of passion and enthusiasm. There was even the opportunity to join the choir in singing ‘Oh Happy Day’ towards the end of their performance. Following the choir concert, we headed back to the Harlem Spirituals office where the tour ended. The tour was an unforgettable experience and it gave us an appreciation of how awesome Harlem is. I’d recommend this tour to anyone visiting NYC.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Dear Gottatravelalways, Thank you for posting such an awesome review of our Harlem Gospel tour. It really means a lot to us that you chose our tour among the many other sightseeing options to visit New York City. More importantly, we are thrilled to read that our tour of the Harlem neighborhood had a positive impact on you. We truly appreciate your thorough review and recommendation of our program. Sincerely, Erika Elisabeth Vice president Harlem Spirituals / New York Visions

Lucinda B

Sep 2019

Our guide-Peggy Taylor was amazing. She had outstanding knowledge and history of the area. That combined with her personal involvement with Harlem made this a memorable tour. Our bus driver-Michael-was excellent also.

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Harlem Wednesday-Morning Gospel Tour

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