Gospel Service (Sunday) with Harlem Tour

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Guide: English, French, Spanish

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  • Gospel Service (Sunday) with Harlem Tour
  • Gospel Service (Sunday) with Harlem Tour

Experience Highlights

Explore the vibrant culture of Harlem on a guided tour of New York’s African-American cultural capital and experience the moving sounds of gospel music.

Meet your guide at the Schomburg Centre for Research in Black Culture, one of the most important research libraries dedicated to African-American history. Simply show your ticket (on paper or on your smartphone) and set off on the tour.

Come and discover the vibrant heart of African-American culture on this tour of Harlem. You’ll walk through the historic streets where legends such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X and Michael Jackson left their mark, accompanied by an expert local guide on a tour available in several languages.

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

  • Take a tour of Harlem to immerse yourself in its rich African-American history and culture. Explore iconic sites such as the Apollo Theatre, the Abyssinian Baptist Church and Strivers’ Row.
  • Discover how Harlem became the second Dutch settlement on Manhattan and learn about the history of its enslaved African Americans and their arrival in Harlem during the Great Migration.
  • Admire the exterior of Harlem Hospital, home to the first major commission awarded by the WPA to an African-American artist.
  • Learn about the origins of gospel music and its influence on American musical culture, and enjoy a moving gospel performance in an authentic local church.

What’s included

  • Arrival at a Sunday gospel service at a local church in Harlem.
  • Expert local guide (select the language when booking).
  • Tour of Harlem.
  • Food and drink.

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Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start

Step by Step

Enjoy a tour of the vibrant neighbourhood of Harlem, the cultural capital of African Americans in New York, and experience the moving sounds of gospel music. During the tour, which lasts approximately 4 hours, your expert guide will take you through the streets once trodden by great figures such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X and Michael Jackson, whilst you visit legendary venues such as the Apollo Theatre, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Centre for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, the Theresa Hotel and many more.

You’ll discover that Harlem became the second Dutch settlement on Manhattan and learn about the history of enslaved African Americans. You’ll learn about the origins of gospel music and how its influences spread through Christian churches, serving as the foundation for many different types of American music. Your local guide will share fascinating insights into how gospel music has served as a form of expression and resistance for the African-American community, and how it has influenced popular music around the world.

Furthermore, during the service, you’ll be able to enjoy incredible gospel music performed by a local choir. The emotionally charged singing and the infectious energy of the congregation will envelop you, creating a unique spiritual experience. You’ll be able to join the locals as they sing and dance, immersing yourself a little further in African-American culture.

Reviews

4.9
· 724 Reviews
  • R
    R.
    5
    I experienced the gospel mass in New York with my sister and it was a spiritually enriching experience - a real journey into the heart of African-American culture!
  • B
    B.
    5
    A vibrant and moving experience, immersing yourself in authentic local culture with a gospel service in New York City - unforgettable!
  • M
    M.
    5
    A unique and moving experience. The Sunday Gospel singing is something not to be missed - unforgettable!
  • C
    C.
    5
    Gospel mass in New York is the best, it gives you goosebumps! Don't miss it, it's an amazing experience!

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Other Things You Should Know

  • It is recommended that you dress respectfully, avoiding flip-flops, sleeveless T-shirts or shorts
  • The tour is subject to availability and the itinerary may be subject to change.
  • This activity is not accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Photography and recording are not permitted during Mass.
  • Show your ticket on your smartphone to the guide at the Schomburg Centre for Research on Black Culture

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience

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