Activities

Harlem Gospel Experience walking tour in New York City

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€39.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover how Harlem became the second Dutch colony on Manhattan and learn the story of its enslaved African Americans
Learn about the origins of Gospel Music and how its influences spread throughout the Christian churches
View iconic Harlem sites like the Abyssinian church, Strivers’ Row, the Apollo Theater, African Square, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and many other locations
Get a chance to experience local gospel music at a Harlem church.

What to expect

Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music.

Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and many more.

After the neighbourhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.

What's included

Guided tour
Gospel choir performance

What's not included

Transportation (please purchase Metro Subway card prior the tour)
Food and drinks
Tips

Where

515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037

Meeting point:

Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037.

What to remember

The tour consists of a 2-hour walking tour and 1.5 hours of a service
Tour itinerary may be modified or canceled due to special events (parades, marathons, traffic conditions)
Out of respect for the congregation, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts
Due to the popularity and policies of the church, customers who want to attend this tour must stay for the entire service (1.5 hours). Guests are not allowed to leave before the end of the service. Also, on certain Sundays, an ensemble of top singers will perform at the discretion of the church

Provider

Inside Out Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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