Harlem Gospel Tour: Exploring NYC's Historic Neighborhood
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292 Ratings
New York
Take a Wednesday morning guided trip to Harlem, the multicultural district of New York. During your tour of this key area in New York City, you’ll get to listen to captivating tales from Harlem’s intriguing past and view its notable landmarks.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Harlem - Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - National research library dedicated to documenting the experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world.
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Apollo Theater - The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem.
What's Included
- Gospel concert with the amazing Harlem Gospel Acapella Choir
- Bus and Walking tour of residential sections of Harlem
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (unless lunch option is selected)
Additional Information
- 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.
Location
690 8th Ave
8th Avenue
Near Times Square on Eighth Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(292 Ratings)
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Linda_n
Dec 28, 2023
Amazing experience - The Gospel Choir. Amazing voices, amazing harmonies, so powerful brought a tear to my eyes. A fantastic experience i would 100% recommend. Loved it 😍
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Janie_m
Dec 9, 2023
Wow what an amazing and beautiful experience - I will definitely recommend to people
Such a moving spiritual experience
Would definitely re visit and do this again
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Elaine_b
Dec 1, 2023
Superb. I would only add a lunch visit to Sylvia's - The genuiness of the experience. Also, the knowledge of the tour guide. I felt like I went to Church.
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Gillian_b
Nov 23, 2023
Simply a lovely experience - A fresh perspective of Harlem and the joy of the gospel choir. Appealed to a wide age group. Highly recommended.
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Rob_c
Nov 9, 2023
Incredible experience - Loved the concert, it was amazing. Everyone was clapping and singing. Wish it had of gone longer. Alvin was great!
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Christopher_d
Sep 20, 2023
Harlem and gospel choir morning - A great overview of the history of Harlem, and the choir was incredible. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to get a taste for Harlem. Our tour guide was also amazing and made this tour lots of fun
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Anna_y
Aug 24, 2023
Harlem Choir singing... - Harlem Choir singing amazing. You have to see it for real. Very emotional. Can’t stop smiling. People lovely
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Faranaaz_v
Aug 24, 2023
Uplifting - The Gospel Choir was as good as can be. Highly recommend the tour. Loved being in Harlem and seeing a part of New York filled with so much history and culture.
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Janice_b
Aug 24, 2023
Great introduction to Harlem! - Patty was an amazing guide, full of interesting information about what we were seeing. The choir was fabulous! Our driver was so calm, I don't imagine driving a tour bus in NYC is easy!
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953majak
Sep 10, 2023
Go to Harlem! - Becky was an absolutely amazing guide! And the Choir was outstanding! The bus was comfortable and easy to find.
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