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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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
Harlem tour
Gospel service
Walking tour of residential sections
Gratuities
Meals (unless brunch option is selected)
Departure Point
690 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Between 43 and 44th streets on 8th avenue
Return Details
690 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Between 43 and 44th streets on 8th avenue
Apollo Theater, New York City, New York, United States The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem. 20 minutes
Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City, New York, United States 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, New York City, New York, United States W. 138th and W. 139th Sts. between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds., Harlem, New York City, NY
Cotton Club, New York City, New York, United States World famous nightclub and restaurant
Sylvan Terrace, New York City, New York, United States Aquaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Torben_S
17 Oct 2024
We believed is was a Big choir in costume like on the picture, but it was a very small choir 3 people in private clothing
milankC311JM
14 Oct 2024
Good tour with an excellent guide who explains the history of Harlem well after the church visit, but two things to note:
1) the service takes place in functional church premises inside a modern office/housing building and not in a traditional beautiful church
2) you get seated so far back that you only partly see the people live and therefore need to watch them on screen
Bruno_B
10 Oct 2024
Belle balade dans le quartier de Harlem pour assister à la messe gospel avec quelques arrêts et commentaires de notre guide très interessants à la cathédrale St John the Divin, puis à l'Apollo Theater ainsi qu'à la maison d'Alexander Hamilton. Nous avons également aperçu au passage le Dakota Building, à la 74th street, là où John Lennon a été assassiné en décembre 1980. La messe Gospel quant à elle fut un bon moment, hélas nous ne pouvions pas faire de photos, dommage mais compréhensible, car il faut respecter leurs cérémonies religieuses!
This tour in
New York
is organized by
Harlem Spirituals - New York Visions
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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