Harlem Tour and Spanish Gospel Mass

4.8 (17 reviews) New York, USA
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Duration4h
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LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers

Overview

Discover Harlem, one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods, on a Spanish tour that reveals its history, culture and enormous influence on New York art. We begin the tour of the West Side Highway appreciating the Intrepid aircraft carrier, the Trump Buildings and the Hudson River. We will visit the exteriors of the legendary Cotton Club, scene of great jazz and blues figures, and then the legendary Apollo Theater, where artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and the Jackson Five debuted. We will continue to Columbia University and walk through the picturesque Harlem homes to get an up-close look at its historical evolution, including the famous Mother Hale home. Then we will visit the tomb of General Ulysses S. Grant before entering a Baptist temple to live an authentic gospel Mass with its traditional chants. We will finish the tour at 59th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

What's included

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    This tour begins by heading to the West Side Highway in Manhattan’s West Side, where you can see the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, the Trump Building Complex and the Hudson River, which separates the states of New York and New Jersey.
  2. Cotton Club
    15m
    We will visit the exteriors of the Cotton Club, famous for being the scene of great jazz and blues artists
  3. Apollo Theater
    15m
    Then we will head to the legendary Apollo theater, where stars like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, the Jackson Five and Celia Cruz debuted.
  4. Columbia University
    15m
    The visit continues with the exteriors of the famous Columbia University.
  5. Harlem
    15m
    We will walk through the picturesque houses of Harlem knowing their history very closely to understand how this neighborhood went from austerity to poverty
  6. 15m
    Approaching the famous home of Mrs. Clara McBride Hale, known as Mother Hale.
  7. General Grant National Memorial
    20m
    We will move to the grave of Ulysses S. Grant who was a prominent Union general in the Civil War and a key player in the victory against the Confederacy. He became the 18th president of the United States, pushing for Reconstruction and defending civil rights. He is recognized as an essential figure in the political and military history of the country.
  8. Bethel Gospel Assembly
    50m
    We will enter one of the Baptist temples, where you can enjoy the traditional gospel Mass with its chants and customs
  9. 5m
    This tour ends at 59th Street (Midtown Manhattan).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of the Starbucks Worldwide Plaza (325 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019).
The guide will be at the front door with Real’s Tours NYC ID.

End point

The tour ends at Grand Army Plaza, opposite the southeast entrance to Central Park.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (17)

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