Up to 4 hours
Harlem Gospel Tour (Sunday Service)
Hit the streets of Harlem for one of New York's best walking tours.
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What you'll do
During your four-hour tour, you’ll learn all about the place where legends like Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson lived and developed their craft.
In addition to ticking several landmarks off your sightseeing list, the tour will round off with a trip to Harlem Gospel Church where you’ll enjoy a traditional gospel performance.
Harlem Gospel Tour highlights
The Apollo Theater
Hotel Theresa
Striver’s Row
The Abyssinian Baptist Church
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Facts
Originally the home of Dutch colonists in 1658, the area was spelled “Haarlem.” When the British took over in 1664, they removed the extra “A.”
Harlem is home to over 400 churches.
What's included
Entry into Harlem Gospel church to see a choir performance.
Includes a four-hour tour ( at the end of the tour, you’ll attend a two-hour service at a local church and enjoy a traditional gospel choir performance.) to see the sights of Harlem.
Reservations
Booking required
Reservations must be made online at least 48 hours in advance. Your pass number is required to make a reservation. Please be advised, tours have limited capacity.
Where you'll be
Meeting Place: In front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd,, New York, USHow to get there
Take the 2 or 3 train to 135th Street
Operating hours
Schedule varies by season and is subject to change. Please check the hours and availability when booking your tour online.
Tours run every Sunday in English, French, and Spanish.
- English tours depart at 7:45 AM
- French tours depart at 7:30 AM
- Spanish tours depart at 7:45 AM
- Harlem Gospel Tour in Portuguese will start at 7:30 AM from Sunday, Nov 24th.
Closings & holidays
New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and July 4th.
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