Once New York's most fashionable neighborhood, Harlem has a fascinating story to tell. Stroll through the lovely and elegant enclave, Sugar Hill, where were famous musicians like Duke Ellington once lived. See the legendary Apollo Theatre and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC gospel choir during this mid-week hour of power and hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience.

This tour gives you the option of adding on a delicious Soul food lunch at the end of the tour!

ARC stands for Addicts Rehabilitation Center, the oldest drug-free treatment program center in New York State. The ARC gospel choir was formed to help finance treatments for the people in the community to recover from drugs.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Wednesday

Unavailable Dates:

• New Years Day (1 January)
• Independence Day (4 July)
• Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
• Christmas Eve (24 December)
• Christmas Day (25 December)
• New Years Eve (31 December)

Departure Point:

Tours depart from Eighth Ave, New York

Departure Time:

9:00am - English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

Please meet 15 minutes prior to tour departure time

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Harlem Tour
• Stop at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
• Walking Tour of Residential Sections of Harlem
• Gospel Service
• Soul Food Lunch (if option selected)

Exclusions:

• Meals (unless lunch option is selected)
• Beverages
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
• If you choose the lunch option, the tour will end at 2:00pm
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Other languages: French, German, Italian and Spanish can also be arranged for the tour. Please call the tour operator and advise them of this request directly, at least 48 hours prior to tour date. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is "Soul Food"?
A: 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.

Q: Are the tours wheelchair friendly?
A: With advance knowledge, wheelchair bound customers can be seated in the front row of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment of the bus. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs

Q: Do the tours include walking?
A: Guests are invited to take walks through the neighborhoods visited. The average walk is about 15 minutes.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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