Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress of rushing uptown on traditional Sunday mornings and embrace a Saturday that is brimming with uplifting gospel music, delectable food, and an enriching cultural experience that truly captures the essence of the neighborhood.

Our journey kicks off at 10:00 am at the historic Mount Olivet Baptist Church, where you will be mesmerized by a one-hour concert filled with hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the captivating rhythms that are the hallmark of Black gospel music, inviting you to lose yourself in its powerful and uplifting melodies.

After the concert, we'll visit a charming restaurant on Lenox Avenue for brunch to enjoy Harlem's unique flavors and history, then explore Mount Morris Park and walk to the iconic Apollo Theater on 125th Street.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Live gospel concert
  • Brunch
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Mt Olivet Baptist Church
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements. This is the site for the gospel concert.
  2. Marcus Garvey Memorial Park
    30m
    A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.
  3. 10m
    Will see it from afar, and learn about its history, and importance of it in Harlem history.
  4. 15m
    one of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.
  5. The Studio Museum in Harlem
    10m
    Learn about the rich cultural history of the museum and see the construction of the new $125 million museum being built. Will also discuss the new Civil Rights Museum being built across the street from it. It will be the first Civil Rights Museum in New York City.
  6. 10m
    We will look at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Statue.
  7. Apollo Theater
    15m
    The tour starts at the Apollo Theater with a brief conversation on the history of Harlem and the Apollo Theater.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The remaining time is for the walking time

Cancellation policy

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

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