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Harlem Gospel Experience walking tour in New York City
Harlem Gospel Experience walking tour in New York City
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Harlem Gospel Experience walking tour in New York City

Depart from New York
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Duration: 240 mins
Available from Nov 23
Booking confirmation
Conditional cancellation
From
£44.83

Highlights

Discover how Harlem became the second Dutch colony on Manhattan and learn the story of its enslaved African Americans
Learn about the origins of Gospel Music and how its influences spread throughout the Christian churches
View iconic Harlem sites like Abyssinian church, Strivers' Row, the Apollo Theater, African Square, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and many other locations
Itinerary

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.

Product details
Enjoy a neighbourhood 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 many more. After the neighbourhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.
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What's included
Guided tour
Gospel choir performance
Transportation (please purchase Metro Subway card prior the tour)
Food and drinks
Tips
Eligibility
Adult: Age 1+
Child: Age 1+
How to use
Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037.
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00, 2 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 00:00 2 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note

  • The tour consists of a 2-hour walking tour and 1.5 hours of a service
  • Tour itinerary may be modified or canceled due to special events (parades, marathons, traffic conditions)
  • Out of respect for the congregation, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts
  • Due to the popularity and policies of the church, customers who want to attend this tour must stay for the entire service (1.5 hours). Guests are not allowed to leave before the end of the service. Also, on certain Sundays, an ensemble of top singers will perform at the discretion of the church

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