(Exterior Visit) The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.
(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist
(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.
(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.
View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.
(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.
Experience the service of a black congregation and enjoy and participate in the Gospel music with live musicians and choir sharing the joy of Gospel.
Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour - New York City
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:45 AM
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Return Details :
Harlem, New York, NY, USA
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.
Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
(Exterior Visit) The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.
(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist
(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.
(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.
View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.
(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.
Experience the service of a black congregation and enjoy and participate in the Gospel music with live musicians and choir sharing the joy of Gospel.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual. Part of this tour will take place inside a church. Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops and shorts
Visiting the church requires the proof of vaccination and wearing a mask.
Customers require staying for the entire church service (usually 1.15 - 1.3 hours)
Traveler Reviews
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We wanted to compliment our wonderful guide Ludia ( I Hope that the name Is correct). She was perfect and thanks to her we were able to understand the history of Harlem and its people. She was professional and funny at the same time and we wanted to thank her!
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Very few details on Harlem story and very short walk in the streets. We would have seen and learned more ourselves. The gospel church was overcrowded with touristes.
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Esperienza davvero affascinante, d’altronde Harlem è un quartiere davvero vivo e pieno di storia. Gran parte dell’ottima recensione è da attribuire alla guida Kevin, la sua preparazione e il suo coinvolgimento hanno reso il tour davvero piacevole. La messa gospel era presieduta principalmente da turisti e purtroppo era presente esclusivamente una solista (leggendo altre recensioni dovrebbe essere la normalità per il mese di agosto), ma in ogni caso esperienza unica nel suo genere.
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Hicimos el tour en español con el guía Sergio, el cual fue muy atento, agradable, comunicativo, implicado etc….. Explicaciones de la historia de la comunidad del góspel y del barrio de Harlem muy aclarativas, la única pega fue al llegar a la parroquia para la misa de coro góspel, que nos encontremos que sólo había una chica cantando, que por cierto canta como los ángeles, Vuelvo a remarcar la buena mañana que nos hizo pasar Sergio.
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Recorrido y explicaciones de nuestro guía Sergio muy buenas, muy implicado y ameno. No le pongo 5 estrellas pues esperaba un coro góspel en la iglesia. Solo había una chica cantando (muy bien por cierto) y la banda habitual.
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Very good experience thanks to our Amazing guide Sadie. Thank you for the songs, stories and facts that you shared with enthusiasm
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A round of applause to our great guide of the Enlgish spoken tour on Sunday morning 07/23 (SORRY, I do not remember her name) for her passion (she does moaster the story-telling techniques: I am a teacher and learnt a lot from her), her dynamic attitude (... and her wonderful accent too), Marco M. (ITALY)
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we did the Harlem tour with Gospel experience, Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and engaging. He passed on to everyone the passion for what he told about the population of Harlem from the origin of New York to today. Afterwards we were accompanied to the Salem United Methodist Church to attend Mass with Gospel songs. experience to do even if the judgments in the family were conflicting between the real and the fake. The feeling that local practitioners may be annoyed by the invasion of tourists into their churches. Being a prayer time might be justified. The Gospel choir is very good.
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Very instructive and interactive tour, to do with family! A very involved guide that we recommend, very instresting history of Harlem
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Very happy with our guide a passionated and professional history teacher.The gospel choir was amazing the enthousiastic female priest was like a popstar in front of the audience.The service lasten for 2 hours but nonone notices that.5 stops during the walking tour.Perfect balance.Thank you!