Harlem Sunday Gospel Experience

4.0 (49 reviews) New York City, USA
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

It is an iconic scene often captured in film and photographs – beautifully dressed women with impressive hats in Harlem heading to church for Sunday worship. But, it’s more than fashion or a show, Harlem congregants consider church worship and church family an integral part of life and a source of weekly spiritual sustenance.  Sunday Gospel in Harlem invites you to be a part of this custom by respectfully joining a local church family for an hour of worship including gospel.

Please note the entire church service is 90 minutes or more in duration. The tour group stays for a hour, departing before the sermon begins. If you wish to stay on your own for the entire service, please notify the tour guide when checking in. If you choose to stay for the entire service you will be on your own and will miss the walking tour.

If this tour is completely booked, please consider the Wednesday Gospel Praise Music option.

What's included

  • Tour is led by a licensed tour guide and Harlem resident
  • Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)
  • Contribution to the church’s offering plate. We suggest a minimum of $5 each

What to expect

  1. Central Harlem
    1h
    Visit a local Baptist church for an hour of worship service which includes inspirational gospel music.

    Experience the warm welcome of its church members, proud of its spiritual and social ministries, which have stood firm through decades of neighborhood changes.
  2. Central Harlem
    1h
    Experience Harlem's historic 125th Street the main commercial/shopping corridor. Learn and see historic sites associated with its social and political movements contrasting with the new Harlem and changes that are taking place.

    Highlights:
    -The Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., State Office building,
    -Victoria and the Marriott Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, first hotel to open (June 2023) in Harlem in over 50 years
    -Historic Alhambra Ballroom
    -Historic Hotel Theresa
    -Apollo Theater, Harlem's most famous and world-renowned music and performance venue.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is 506 Lenox Avenue (Malcolm X Blvd.) @ W 135th Street in front of Harlem Hospital entrance.

Subway directions to the meeting point: Take the UPTOWN #2 or #3 subway line to the 135th Street Station.

End point

Ends in front of the Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th Street

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Small Backpacks allowed
  • Recording devices and photographs are not allowed during church service
  • Dress appropriately and conservatively for traditional Sunday service
  • Late arrivals (more than 10 minutes) may not be allowed to join once group has left meeting point
  • A contribution to the donation basket is welcomed and appreciated
  • Masks are required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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