Harlem Gospel Experience: French Walking Tour
4.3
23 Ratings
New York
Immerse yourself in the rich history and soul-stirring music of Harlem on a French walking tour. Experience the powerful sounds of a gospel choir, explore iconic sites, and learn about the cultural significance of this vibrant neighborhood.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Apollo Theater - We view the Apollo Theater on our journey through Harlem
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the inspiring, glorious melodies of a Harlem gospel choir, soak in the chronicles of American gospel music, and witness the landmark venues nestled in the heart of what is known as the Spiritual Capital of Black America: Harlem, USA. Experience famed Harlem attractions like the Apollo Theater, along with sites linked to the Harlem Renaissance, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X.

  • 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
Location
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Malcolm X Boulevard
In front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Stay629834
Mar 28, 2024
Harlem Tour in Spanish - Our tour was in Spanish, and we loved it, our guide was very attentive and made us learn much more about the culture and life of Harlem. To finish we went to a Hospel mass that we loved, since they make you feel part of them.
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Resort05210392230
Mar 18, 2024
Part of our history, let’s never forget, God bless you and never give up… - Our Gospel tour was an unforgettable experience, Kaïssa our guide was wonderful, focusing on the details of the history of which we had no idea but above all allowing us to understand the evolution and the people who have influenced Gospel since the beginning . All the explanations received allowed us to join this community during mass with understanding and a lot of respect. Thank you Kaïssa for your professionalism and your availability, I am sure to do this activity again during our next visit to New York. This experience is not just an excursion but we felt it as a way to keep the flame of memory alive. well done Fred Balbeur
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Andreayjavi
Sep 26, 2023
fantastic tour - We loved the tour despite the rain, Sadie explained the history of gospel music to us in great detail and sang to us with her beautiful voice 😍 the great gospel mass with singers who gave us goosebumps.
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105geralds
Sep 25, 2023
Crescendo towards the GOSPEL mass - We started from the musical, historical and cultural base of this neighborhood of Harlem while walking around to see emblematic places and participate in a Mass. GOSPEL Our very enthusiastic guide Kaissa shared this passion with us! Great ! A big thank-you
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Voyage666177
Sep 20, 2023
Uncomfortable feeling during the tour - We did the Harlem tour with gospel. Unfortunately, we didn't feel comfortable on the tour. It was a Sunday morning. There were a lot of groups out and about and our group was insulted really badly by a "local". We weren't allowed to take photos in the streets either. A resident immediately stood in front of us and insulted us. The service was nice, but also filled with a lot of tourists.
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Jip5004
Apr 18, 2024
Harlem gospel tour - Walk and visit some important places in Harlem. Live gospel mass. (the sound of the instruments in the speakers hid the singers' voices a little too much). I would have preferred to attend songs performed more by adults. But the teenagers sang very well all the same. Experience to do. Small special note for Jesse our guide, invested 200%, we see that he loves the history of Harlem. He sings, he dances, he smiles, he shares pieces of music with us over the phone to accompany his narration. In the top.
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Voyage49383158963
Mar 18, 2024
Gospel in Harlem - Tour in Spanish with Sergio as a guide Very pleasant and always ready. Very friendly and answered all our questions. Advisable to get to know a little bit of Harlem
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Oscarfm3039ur
Sep 26, 2023
Great Guide, Gospel Mass a scam - The magnificent tour with the assigned guide Alvaro, a great professional and very pleasant. Although the gospel mass in the Church was assigned a “tourist crowd,” 98% of us were tourists and there was not even a gospel choir, only 5 singers and a few people raising dollars.
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Jessicapc5164ei
Mar 11, 2024
Disappointed by the gospel mass, very interesting visit - The walking tour was perfect with the guide. On the other hand, disappointed by the gospel mass, after 2 songs the priest took the floor for a 1h30 monologue.
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Wanderer521214
Jan 1, 2024
very poor experience - The visit to Harlem is interesting but the mass totally lacks authenticity. In particular, we were very disappointed by the few gospel songs heard. I don't advise.
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