Harlem Sunday Morning Gospel Tour

New York, US
76% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (980 reviews)

Highlights

  • Experience the vibrant cultural richness of Harlem
  • Attend a Sunday morning gospel service with a choir
  • Visit the iconic Apollo Theater, a symbol of Harlem's history
  • Explore the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest house
  • Upgrade to enjoy a delicious soul food brunch

Meeting Point

Between 43 and 44th streets on 8th avenue

Meeting point

690 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036 , United States

End point

End Point

Between 43 and 44th streets on 8th avenue

Meeting point

690 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Apollo Theater

The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem.

Duration 20 minutes
2

Morris-Jumel Mansion

Manhattan's oldest house, somewhat of an aberration in the modern neighborhood of Washington Heights, served as a command post for George Washington.

3

Strivers' Row

W. 138th and W. 139th Sts. between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds., Harlem, New York City, NY

4

Cotton Club

World famous nightclub and restaurant

5

Sylvan Terrace

Aquaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.

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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    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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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    Church services may be held in the Bronx, however the tour will still cover the Harlem itinerary
  • Additional information
    Shorts and tank tops are not allowed to be worn on this tour. Harlem Spirituals Inc. reserves the right to refuse clients improperly dressed and will not refund the service
  • Additional information
    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.
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    Guests are invited to take walks through the neighborhoods visited. The average walk is about 15 minutes.
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    With advance notice, wheelchair bound customers with some mobility can be accommodated in the front rows of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs to assist them onto the coach.
  • Additional information
    For passengers with no mobility or a non foldable wheelchairs we recommend giving at least 3 weeks notice so that we can secure a coach with a wheelchair lift.
  • Additional information
    Wheelchair lifts are 49" X 28" and can carry a maximum weight limit of 700lbs. We kindly ask that you submit the dimensions and model of the chair as our lift may not be able to accommodate scooters and other large sized electric chairs. A maximum of one person in a wheelchair can be accommodated per bus.
  • Additional information
    Many of the churches that we visit have steps. In order to accommodate their wheelchair bound congregation members churches use portable mobility ramps.
  • Additional information
    Masks are mandatory inside churches
Provided by Harlem Spirituals - New York Visions

What our experts say

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    Visit the Apollo Theater post-tour.
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    Try Sylvia's for soul food brunch.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Explore nearby Malcolm X Blvd for culture.
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    Check church dress code: no shorts/tanks.

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