Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comHarlem Sunday-Morning Gospel Tour
based on 31 reviews
Duration: 4 - 6 hours (approx.)
Location: New York City, New York
Product code: 3453TG1
Spend Sunday morning in Harlem, the Black capital of the world. You'll join a local church congregation and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music on this special visit to one of New York City’s most vital neighborhoods.
During your visit to legendary Harlem, you'll learn about the area's early days as a rural Dutch community. You'll hear how Harlem became home for African American writers and artists at the turn of the 20th century. You'll also learn of the suburb’s troubled past during the 1960s and 70s, and of today's community brimming with pride and reveling in its new renaissance.
Harlem has an amazing story to tell at every turn! On your tour of the neighborhood you will see famous sights and landmarks such as City College, Morning Side Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan terrace, Strivers Row, the Abyssinian Baptist church, Duke Ellington's home on St. Nicholas Avenue, famed 125th Street, Harlem USA, the Cotton Club, and the Apollo Theater. You'll visit the charming residential enclaves of Sugar Hill and Hamilton Heights with their elegant apartment buildings.
If you choose the gospel tour with brunch, you'll enjoy a soul food brunch at one of Harlem's local restaurants.
- Guided morning sightseeing tour of Harlem
- Gospel service with choir
- Walking tour of residential sections
- Famous Apollo Theater and Cotton Club
- Soul food brunch (if option selected)
- Entertaining and informative guide
The Apollo Theater, Harlem
Sunday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- September 1 (Labor Day)
- November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)
- December 24 - 25 (Christmas)
- December 31 (New Years Eve)
Tours depart from Eighth Ave, New York
Departure Time:9:00am - French, German, Italian and Spanish guide
9:30am - English guide
Hotel pickup not available
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- This tour is not suitable for children aged 4 years and under.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 5 - 11 years.
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- Harlem tour
- Walking Tour of residential sections
- Gospel service
- Gospel brunch (if option selected)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Meals (unless brunch option is selected)
- Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- 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
Please Note: Shorts and Tank Tops are not allowed to be worn on this tour
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.
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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Really interesting experience, especially when I thought of my first visit to New York as a student ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United Kingdom, June 2008
The energy and spirit of the church members was uplifting and inspiring. Having brunch at the world ... Read more ›
Craig P, Canada, August 2008
