West Harlem Tour: Gospel Music and Architecture
4.4
10 Ratings
New York
Experience the vibrant culture of West Harlem on a tour filled with inspirational gospel music and stunning turn-of-the-century architecture. Discover the rich history of the area, from the Alexander Hamilton National monument to the iconic Harlem Renaissance figures. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- West Harlem - Spend a Sunday morning in Hamilton Heights, West Harlem. Visit a historic African-American church and worship with the locals (1 hour) followed by a guided walking tour of one of New York City’ most desired neighborhood (1 hour).
What's Included
- Guided walking tour by a licensed and local Harlem resident.
- Visit to an iconic church.
What's Not Included
- -Gratuities (optional, but appreciated).
- -Contribution to the church’s offering plate. We suggest a minimum of $5 each.
Additional Information
Enjoy inspirational and classic choir gospel music.
Discover the historical district displaying architecture from various developmental phases.
Experience the rich past of historical sites like the Alexander Hamilton National monument, which inspired Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’, and the city’s neo-Gothic university campus.
Explore and educate yourself on the first historic district recognized for African-American heritage, famous for accommodating numerous arts and literary figures from the Harlem Renaissance era.
If this tour is fully reserved, we recommend the Wednesday Gospel Praise Music tour.
Location
145 St
Meet guide at the North East corner of St Nicholas Avenue and W. 145th Street, in front of 700 St Nicholas Avenue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(10 Ratings)
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Travelinclination
Aug 7, 2023
Great Harlem experience - Very knowledgable tour guide that did a good job representing his neighborhood. Even though the event was scheduled for two hours, it took more like 3-4 hours, partly due to the church service being somewhat longer than expected and partly because we were intetested in learning more about Harlem.
Can fully recommend this tour, if you’re intetested in the history of Harlem and want to experience a Harlem church service, including gospel singing.
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743abeg
May 24, 2023
Lovely tour - An impressive and experiential visit to the church.
The accompanying tour of Harlem with Keith was also interesting and educational.
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Trek05435051272
Apr 10, 2023
Harlem is beautiful! - We totally agree with the previous comments. We took the tour on Palm Sunday. Church was very interesting and well organized. After the service our guide Keith Taylor took us on a fascinating tour around Harlem. We never knew that Harlem was so beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed Keith‘s commentary. He cares a lot for his neighbourhood and knows a lot about the rich history. We appreciated the extra time he spent to show us around.
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Niamh
Mar 13, 2023
Great experience - Beautiful church service
Very knowledgeable and passionate tour guide
Loved it
Had a great time and learnt loads
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168venus
Mar 7, 2023
Beautiful Gospel and an unforgettable walking tour. You're going to love Harlem! - Church service was amazing and highly recommendable. The following walking tour with our guide Keith Taylor, who shared his rich and impressive stories about Harlem with us, was fantastic, and I am thankful that he offered to show us around even longer than scheduled (for those who had the time like me). I learned a lot about beautiful Harlem and its history. We heard compelling anecdotes about the powerful and inspiring people who made Harlem. I will for sure always remember this experience and tell others about it. If you can, do take this tour!
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P604uxah
Mar 6, 2023
Very good experience with Harlem One Stop Walking Tours - Very good experience. Very well organised at the church and we were taken good care of. The sight seeing tour afterwards with guide Mr. Keith Taylor was great. He cares deeply for his community and has a huge knowledge of the history of Harlem and it’s many beautiful buildings.
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Esmeralda939
Aug 21, 2023
It was a good tour - The tour was very good, excellent tour guide . He was knowledgeable !
The gospel experience was not as we expected. We attended a full service in the church , but the sermon was too long and the choir only sang few songs
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Roam436174
May 29, 2023
Harlem gospel - Lovely experience ….very beautiful gospel…different from other Gospels….perhaps I would have preferred a more traditional than technological Gospel….
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Cliente_000577
Aug 21, 2023
Good experience - A good experience to cleanse the culture of the church and religious during a mass with the gospel choirs, the sermon lasted for over 25 30 minutes drastically reducing the duration of the tour (only 30 min)
Don't be late for the indicated appointment (30 minutes before the tour) otherwise you will have to find the church yourself because the guide leaves
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