Harlem Gospel Sunday Tour: Exploring Black Heritage
4.8
19 Ratings
New York
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Harlem on a Gospel Sunday Tour. Discover the roots of the Harlem Renaissance and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine - Discover the story behind this renowned, yet incomplete New York landmark and capture its exterior with your camera (entrance fee not included).
- Apollo Theater - Photograph the famous Apollo Theater and the Walk of Fame markers honoring icons like Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and others.
- Upper West Side - Take a scenic drive through the historic Central Park West district.
- Columbia University - Visit one of the elite Ivy League institutions founded in 1754. Explore the main campus with your guide.
- Harlem - Explore the neighborhood known for its jazz clubs, soul food establishments, and as a center of African-American culture.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Narrated tour
What's Not Included
- Meals, beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the historical, traditional, and spiritual heart of Harlem, recognized globally as the international Black Mecca. The cultural explosion, known as the ‘Harlem Renaissance,’ traces back to 1890 when African Americans migrated to the North in large numbers, moving from the South’s rural realms to the North’s urban arenas, after enduring a history of slavery and the fight for its abolition.
- The itinerary is subject to variations during special events (Parades, Marathon, traffic conditions).
Location
811 7th Ave
7th Avenue
Meet your Tour Guide in front of the Sheraton New York 7th Avenue between 52 and 53rd Street (by the revolving door). The Guide will call your name.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(19 Ratings)
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Daniel_j
Apr 13, 2023
Highly recommend! - We learned a lot of history of Harlem. Our guide made it a lot of fun. The church service was wonderful and energetic
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Andreas_h
Apr 15, 2019
Interesting Tour with profound guide - We had our Harlem Gospel Sunday Tour in German with guide Ulli. She was very competent and polite she explained the attractions in an interesting way. Her knowledge about New York beside the sightseeing attractions was also very revealing. The participatopn in the service was an experience that we had not yet known in this form, We recommend this tour without restrictions.
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Hinwas07
May 20, 2018
Great way to spend a Sunday morning - Enjoyable tour, well led by John, topped off with a joyous service at the Friendly Baptist Church. Visited St John the Divine church, Columbia University, Sylvan Terrace (20 three story historic wooden houses), Morris Jumel mansion and Apollo Theatre. Highlight was the gospel service with some great singing and uplifting music.
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Expatpaul
Feb 3, 2018
Rocking in the Aisles - A wonderful and moving trip. Our guide, a former concert pianist, knew the Area and its characters very well (she lives there!) We enjoyed the short bible readings and the choristers singing and rocking. As mentioned our guide on the coach was a delight and so informative. Excellent driver too. So much history associated with the Area and of course the music story of The Appollo. Importantly, please save time by exchanging your voucher for this tour prior to your day of travel.
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Janelle
Dec 18, 2017
Really interesting trip around... - <p>Really interesting trip around Harlem and the Bronx as well as the Gospel visit. It was great to see other parts of New York City.</p>
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Paul
Apr 24, 2017
Great tour with lots of information... - <p>Great tour with lots of information on Harlem sites and numerous visits and the Church service was the hit of the tour. John, our tour guide was very knowledgeable with great enthusiasm. A must do for your next visit to NYC.</p>
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Jane
Sep 5, 2016
It was really excellent , great guide... - <p>It was really excellent , great guide John , made tour very good</p>
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Julie_p
Feb 17, 2020
Nice tour am glad we went - We enjoyed this tour very much. I thi k that there were a few comments that concerned me such as now they Harlem had coffee shops we could assume everything there was alright. Not sure if coffee shop gentrification is a sign everything g is alright in a neighborhood...
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Muriel
Nov 29, 2017
the tour was great and our guide was... - <p>the tour was great and our guide was wonderful <br/>
but we saw just the songs in gospel and we left we didn t really assist to the mass ,too bad!</p>
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Gayle_p
Sep 13, 2017
Great, informative guide learnt a... - <p>Great, informative guide learnt a lot about the area. Enjoyed the church and loved the Sunday morning fashion.</p>
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