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Harlem Wednesday Morning Gospel Tour

690 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

9 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the vibrant history and musical legacy of Harlem on this exclusive insider’s gospel tour. Stroll past beautiful brownstones while learning about Harlem’s famous former residents and take part in an uplifting Wednesday morning service featuring the talented ARC gospel choir, which supports drug addiction recovery programs within the community. Upgrade to include lunch at Sylvia’s, a local eatery renowned for serving up some of the best soul food in New York.

  • Uncover the history and musical culture of Harlem with a guide
  • Stop at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
  • Enjoy a service with the ARC gospel choir
  • Additional soul food lunch upgrade available

What To Expect

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Harlem



Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture



National research library dedicated to documenting the experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apollo Theater



The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
  • Church services may be held in the Bronx, however the tour will still cover the Harlem itinerary
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Shorts and tank tops are not allowed to be worn on this tour. Harlem Spirituals Inc. reserves the right to refuse clients improperly dressed and will not refund the service
  • What is "Soul Food"
  • Near public transportation
  • Soul Food is traditional African American cuisine that originated in the South in the United States. Today it has become a highly sought after cuisine. It consists of spicy ribs, collard greens, fried fish and chicken, freshly cooked corn bread, and a few side dishes like black eye peas, okra, or macaroni and cheese to mention a few.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Do the tours include walking?
  • Guests are invited to take walks through the neighborhoods visited. The average walk is about 15 minutes.
  • Are the tours wheelchair friendly?
  • With advance notice, wheelchair bound customers with some mobility can be accommodated in the front rows of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs to assist them onto the coach.
  • For passengers with no mobility or a non foldable wheelchairs we recommend giving at least 3 weeks notice so that we can secure a coach with a wheelchair lift.
  • Wheelchair lifts are 49" X 28" and can carry a maximum weight limit of 700lbs. We kindly ask that you submit the dimensions and model of the chair as our lift may not be able to accommodate scooters and other large sized electric chairs. A maximum of one person in a wheelchair can be accommodated per bus.
  • Private tours are available with accessible ramp transportation.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Many of the churches that we visit have steps. In order to accommodate their wheelchair bound congregation members churches use portable mobility ramps.
  • Masks are mandatory inside the church.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Gospel concert with the amazing Harlem Gospel Acapella Choir
  • Bus and Walking tour of residential sections of Harlem
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (unless lunch option is selected)

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

690 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
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