Harlem Tour with Gospel Service (Sunday)

4.6
(750 Reviews)

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Duration: 4 hours
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Guide: English, French

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  • Harlem Tour with Gospel Service (Sunday)
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Experience Highlights

Ready for a total immersion in the soul of Harlem? This bus tour takes you to New York’s most vibrant neighbourhood, where every corner tells a story. With a specialist guide by your side, you’ll discover the secrets and energy of Harlem on its most exciting day: Sunday! Can you imagine attending an authentic gospel service and feeling like a true local?

  • Explore Harlem on this approximately 4-hour bus tour with a guide who knows every nook and cranny and the stories behind them.
  • Experience Sunday in Harlem, when the neighbourhood really comes alive.
  • Attend a gospel service and let the music fill you with emotion.

Join this unique experience and discover why Harlem is all about heart and culture!

What’s included

  • Bus tour of Harlem
  • Expert guide
  • Access to a gospel service

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Step by Step

Ready to immerse yourself in the soul of Harlem? The meeting point is at 690 8th Ave, where our expert guide will welcome us to begin this 4-hour bus tour packed with history, music and culture. Get ready to discover every corner of this iconic neighbourhood, where you’ll also have free time to stop and take as many photos as you like. Here’s more about the step-by-step itinerary for this tour:

  1. First stop: the Apollo Theatre. The legendary theatre where stars such as Ella Fitzgerald first made their mark. Our guide will explain how this place became a symbol of Harlem’s music and culture.
  2. It’s time for a gospel service, the very soul of Harlem. We’ll attend a gospel service at a local church. Powerful voices, vibrant choirs and infectious energy will make you feel part of the community, whilst the guide highlights the cultural significance of this experience.
  3. We return to the tour. We pass through Sugar Hill, the birthplace of many great artists, and stop at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the oldest house in Manhattan. We also see the picturesque Sylvan Terrace and the elegant blocks of Strivers’ Row, whilst the guide shares fascinating details about their history.
  4. More on African-American culture. We continue exploring Harlem with a stop at the Schomburg Centre for Research in Black Culture, a leading research centre for the community.

With the spirit of Harlem in our hearts and the guide’s stories in mind, we return to our starting point. This tour is more than just an excursion; it’s an immersion into the soul of Harlem. Fancy joining us?

Reviews

4.6
· 750 Reviews
  • E
    E.
    5
    This was the highlight of our trip. The gospel choir was inspiring and incredible. If you are not sure whether to do it or not, just book it!
  • M
    M.
    5
    The best tour I've ever been on without a doubt. Magical! The music and hospitality give you a real taste of Harlem.
  • M
    M.
    4
    The mass is good. The tour is a bit short. We would have liked to see more of Harlem's neighbourhoods.
  • J
    J.
    4
    The visit was very pleasant, we learned many things about the neighbourhood, although the time in the gospel mass was very short, to enjoy more of this event we would have to stay longer.

Other Things You Should Know

  • Check the details of the meeting point on the voucher you will receive when you make your booking
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
  • Shorts or sleeveless tops are not permitted when entering churches

Supplied by: Harlem Spirituals

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-cancellable and will not be refunded.

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