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Sundays in Harlem Guided Walking Tour and Gospel Service

By Best Tours New York
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,287 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience Harlem like a local and immerse yourself in its legendary gospel music scene on this unique Sunday adventure. Led by a licensed guide who is also a singer, you’ll explore historic landmarks, hear the inspiring story of gospel music’s evolution from spirituals to jazz, and gain insight into Harlem’s cultural heritage. The tour concludes with a live gospel service at a renowned church, where you can feel the joy and energy of a welcoming congregation. This is more than a tour. It’s a soulful, authentic cultural experience you won’t forget.

Two-hour walking tour through Harlem’s iconic sites

Live gospel service with a celebrated choir

Learn about the origins of gospel music and its role in the Great Migration

Perfect for travelers seeking meaningful cultural connections and local insight

Activity location
  • Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    • 515 Malcolm X Blvd, Harlem
    • 10037-1801, New York City, New York, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library
    • 515 Malcolm X Boulevard
    • 10037, New York, New York, United States

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Sundays in Harlem Guided Walking Tour and Gospel Service
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 5,287.23 x 1 AdultP 5,287.23
Total
Price is P 5,287.23
Until Sat, Jan 10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interactive narration with historical context, videos, and music
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gospel music experience at a world-famous church service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into Harlem’s history, culture, and gospel traditions
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed local guide for the walking tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from the meeting point

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
From the outside, you’ll admire the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Your guide will share how this landmark safeguards thousands of archives, music recordings, and historic documents that shape Harlem’s cultural heritage.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
  • 10m
Discover the site of the first Works Progress Administration-commissioned murals awarded to African American artists. Your guide will explain how these historic artworks transformed public art in New York and became a symbol of Harlem’s cultural pride.
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
  • 10m
Learn about the oldest Black church in New York State, a spiritual and cultural home that played a vital role in African American life. Discover its powerful legacy, including its ties to Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and the early fight for freedom.
Abyssinian Baptist Church
  • 10m
Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the most influential African American congregations in the United States. Learn how its pastors, including Adam Clayton Powell Sr. and Jr., shaped Harlem’s spiritual, political, and cultural life.
Strivers' Row
  • 10m
Admire the stunning historic row houses built by David H. King Jr., the architect behind the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building, and learn about Harlem’s rich cultural legacy.
Apollo Theater
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Walk past the iconic Apollo Theater, reopened in 1934 to both black and white audiences, and learn about its pivotal role in Harlem’s music and cultural scene.
Harlem
  • 1h 20m
Experience an inspiring Sunday service at one of the world’s most renowned gospel churches. Join the congregation in vibrant worship, enjoy live musicians and choir performances, and immerse yourself in the joy and spirit of gospel music.

Location

Activity location
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    Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    • 515 Malcolm X Blvd, Harlem
    • 10037-1801, New York City, New York, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library
    • 515 Malcolm X Boulevard
    • 10037, New York, New York, United States

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