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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Overview
Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.
Options
Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour
Gospel Experience in Spanish
Gospel Experience in Spanish
What's included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
What to expect
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
10m · Admission ticket not included
(Exterior Visit) The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.
10m · Admission ticket not included
(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
10m · Admission ticket not included
(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.
Abyssinian Baptist Church
10m · Admission ticket not included
(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.
Strivers' Row
20m
View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.
Apollo Theater
15m · Admission ticket not included
(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.
Harlem
1h 20m
Experience the service of a black congregation and enjoy and participate in the Gospel music with live musicians and choir sharing the joy of Gospel.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
End point
We end at one of our partnered churches.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual. Part of this tour will take place inside a church. Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops and shorts
Visiting the church requires the proof of vaccination and wearing a mask.
Customers require staying for the entire church service (usually 1.15 - 1.3 hours)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
