Harlem & The Rise Of Gospel Music Walking Tour
New York, US
95% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 3 to 4 hours
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Licensed NYC tour guide
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Available in English and French
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Visit 9 historic church sites
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Live Gospel choir experience
Explore Harlem's rich Gospel music history with a guided walking tour, visiting historic churches and experiencing a live Gospel service.
Featured Reviews
Included
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A licensed new york city born tour guide with a portable video and audio system.
Excluded
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Hotel pick up
Explore Harlem's rich Gospel music history with a guided walking tour, visiting historic churches and experiencing a live Gospel service.
Highlights
- Visit 9 landmark sites with rich history
- Learn about the role of Gospel music in the Black church
- Listen to a live Gospel choir during a church service
- Experience an authentic Sunday morning worship service
- Visit the iconic Apollo Theater
Meeting Point
Take the #2 or #3 train to 135th Street stop. Walk in front of Harlem Hospital, cross the street and wait in front of the Dunkin Donut store. There are other tours companies, do not go to any tour guide. Our guides, Sylvie or Donald will come and pick you up.
525 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10030 , United States
What to expect
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Our license tour guide will share with you the history of this church. Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States. Housed in a landmark Gothic- and Tudor-style building in Harlem, Abyssinian embraces a rich history of worship, spiritual leadership, social activism and community service.
20 minutes
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Our licensed tour guide will share with you the history of this church. "The Freedom Church" was formed in 1796 by African-American members of the predominantly white John Street Methodist Church. Although that church was abolitionist in its orientation, racial segregation was still enforced in other ways. As one A.M.E. Zion historian described it: The colored members were not permitted to come to the sacrament (Holy Communion) until all the white members, even children, had communedhe first church foundation stone was laid in 1819, and the first rector, serving from 1826 to 1840, was the Rev. Peter Williams, Jr., a leading abolitionist and the first African-American Episcopal priest in New York. He was one of three blacks who served on the first executive committee of the American Anti-Slavery Society
20 minutes
St Philip's Church
Our licensed tour guide will share with you the rich history of this landmark. This was W.E.B. Dubois and Thurgood Marshall's church. Rev. Peter Williams, Jr., a leading abolitionist and the first African-American Episcopal priest in New York. He was one of three blacks who served on the first executive committee of the American Anti-Slavery Society
20 minutes
Bethel Gospel Assembly
Our licensed tour guide makes reservations to secure our visitors seats. We will end the tour here. Experience an authentic Sunday morning worship service. This congregation and its members are warm and well coming. The choir gospel and the band are excellent. Very often they are special musical services with gospel music celebrities such as Israel Houghton, Tasha Cobbs, Hezekiah Walker, Johnathan Nelson among others... We do recommend that you stay throughout the whole service, however we do understand if you have to leave.
90 minutes
Apollo Theater
The iconic, world famous theater where countless musicians, comedians have performed.
5 minutes
Admission Not Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
What our experts say
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Try Sylvia's Restaurant nearby for soul food. -
Don't miss a photo op at the Apollo Theater.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Arrive early for best seating at the service.
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Check out local street art on your walk.
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