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

Fri 10 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)

harrodsfan

Apr 2019

We were very disappointed in this tour. First our hotel told us it was a small bus. It was a 56 passenger bus. We had to get there early and exchange our voucher for tickets and there was a lot of confusion. We got on the bus and waited a long time. Then we drive around the block to take something back to the office which took 20 minutes. Our tour was in two languages which we would never signed up for. On the drive up north the bus drive chattered about how Oprah Winfrey and made unnecessary disparaging comments about her and Robin Williams. He also made political comments. We saw the Apollo theater and drive about 6 blocks down 125 street but not a lot of commentary. We then went north to another area to see an old house and a row of wooden houses. By then we were over the whole tour. We went to the church and left the group. Don’t book this tour if you want to see Harlem!

Response from Host

May 2019

Dear Harrodsfan, Your comments about our tour are totally unjustified and your real quarrel should be with your hotel concierge who sold you the wrong tour. Your booking was made on our public bus tour, not a private tour or a van tour as sold by your concierge. We require guests to arrive 15 minutes prior to check in; we also take this time to answer any questions they may have. Our staff took this time to explain to you the content of our tour. You had the option to opt out since this is not what you ordered. In our literature, we do mention that we reserve the right to conduct the tour in 2 languages. Our guides are trained to deliver the same information in both languages. In order to go uptown, our coaches have to circle the block since they pass in front of our office, they collect your tickets and give us their final passengers counts. All of this is done before the scheduled departure time and not 20 additional minutes. The reason you did not see much of Harlem, is because you decided to leave the tour early. The wooden houses that you saw are part of the Jumel Terrace historic district; a New York City Landmark that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While we understand your frustration, lashing out at our staff and guide was extremely rude and inconsiderate to the other patrons. We truly hope that you are able to resolve this issue with your hotel concierge. Cordially, Erika Elisabeth Harlem Spirituals/ New York Visions Maven American Journeys

Leah M

Dec 2018

I visit family in New York every Christmas Day and follow up with a day after Christmas family visit to the city. For a change of pace , we went uptown instead of the usual midtown adventure. We had a great time and it was a perfect change of scenery. It was less touristy and we plan to go again on our own. We missed the bus and upon arriving at the tour company at 9:30 a staff member took us to the church via subway. She gave us some Information about Harlem on the train ride, which I appreciated since we were late. The church was beautiful. I loved it and the choir was amazing. It was an added bonus that the choir were volunteers of a treatment program. I was happy to be part of the audience and hear their testimonies. Sylvia’s was tasty soul food. My only complaint was the seating at the restaurant was cramped , but that is my only bad comment about the trip - so overall a great time.

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Dear Leah M, Thank you very much for your kind and honest words. We are glad that we were able to take you to Harlem by subway so that you could still experience Harlem, the choir and restaurant despite having missed the tour. Sylvia's is very popular with locals and visitors and during the holiday season, it attracts many more folks but their seating areas follow fire safety code. We are thankful to have been a part of your after Christmas city adventure. Wishing you a happy and Healthy 2019! Sincerely, Erika Elisabeth Harlem Spirituals /New York VIsions Maven American Journeys

karenwT6683ZC

Dec 2018

Really enjoyed the atmosphere in the church. The singing was uplifting and joyful. The people were real and had had problems in the past but had overcome them and were inspirational.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Dear KarenT6683ZC, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our Harlem on a Wednesday Gospel tour. The ARC Gospel choir holds the "Hour of Power" service to give praise and thanks in addition to inspiring all of those in attendance with a message of hope. Like you said this is real and we are glad that you appreciated it. Sincerest regards, Erika Elisabeth Harlem Spirituals / New York VIsions Maven American Journeys.

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Harlem Wednesday-Morning Gospel Tour

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