Harlem Wednesday Morning Gospel Tour in New York City
by Harlem Spirituals - New York Visions
Choose from 4 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
Harlem is a neighborhood in New York City known for its cultural diversity and important role in African American history. This four-hour tour takes place on a Wednesday morning and combines a bus and walking format to explore Harlem’s residential areas and historic sites. The tour includes stops at significant locations such as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a national library focused on African diaspora experiences, and the Apollo Theater area, where guests can interact with local vendors and residents while the theater is closed for renovation. The highlight of the tour is a one-hour live gospel concert held in a local Harlem church, performed by a community choir known for its strong voices and harmonies. Throughout the tour, a guide shares stories about Harlem’s history, including its jazz heritage and the Harlem Renaissance. The tour features short guided walks averaging about 15 minutes each, allowing guests to experience the neighborhood on foot. Included in the price are the gospel concert and the bus and walking tour segments. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not covered unless a lunch option is specifically selected. The bus can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and walkers stored in the luggage compartment but is not equipped with lifts. Guests requiring assistance must notify the operator at least three weeks in advance and be accompanied by someone who can help boarding and disembarking. Children aged 4 and under are not recommended for this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Harlem
The tour begins with a two-hour bus ride through Harlem, offering an overview of the neighborhood's African American heritage, jazz history, and landmarks connected to the Harlem Renaissance. Guests hear stories about the area's cultural significance while riding comfortably through the streets.
120 min
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
This stop includes a 15-minute visit to the Schomburg Center, a national library focused on documenting the history and culture of peoples of African descent worldwide.
15 min
Apollo Theater
During the 20-minute stop at the Apollo Theater neighborhood, guests explore the local community since the theater is closed for renovations. This time allows interaction with Harlem vendors and residents, experiencing the neighborhood atmosphere.
20 min
Harlem
The tour concludes with a one-hour live gospel concert at a local Harlem church. The performance features a community choir singing powerful gospel music with harmonies that reflect Harlem’s musical traditions.
60 min
Meeting point
Near Times Square on Eighth Avenue
End point
Near Times Square on Eighth Avenue
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Harlem Wednesday Morning Gospel Tour in New York City
by Harlem Spirituals - New York Visions
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
Harlem is a neighborhood in New York City known for its cultural diversity and important role in African American history. This four-hour tour takes place on a Wednesday morning and combines a bus and walking format to explore Harlem’s residential areas and historic sites. The tour includes stops at significant locations such as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a national library focused on African diaspora experiences, and the Apollo Theater area, where guests can interact with local vendors and residents while the theater is closed for renovation. The highlight of the tour is a one-hour live gospel concert held in a local Harlem church, performed by a community choir known for its strong voices and harmonies. Throughout the tour, a guide shares stories about Harlem’s history, including its jazz heritage and the Harlem Renaissance. The tour features short guided walks averaging about 15 minutes each, allowing guests to experience the neighborhood on foot. Included in the price are the gospel concert and the bus and walking tour segments. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not covered unless a lunch option is specifically selected. The bus can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and walkers stored in the luggage compartment but is not equipped with lifts. Guests requiring assistance must notify the operator at least three weeks in advance and be accompanied by someone who can help boarding and disembarking. Children aged 4 and under are not recommended for this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Harlem
The tour begins with a two-hour bus ride through Harlem, offering an overview of the neighborhood's African American heritage, jazz history, and landmarks connected to the Harlem Renaissance. Guests hear stories about the area's cultural significance while riding comfortably through the streets.
120 min
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
This stop includes a 15-minute visit to the Schomburg Center, a national library focused on documenting the history and culture of peoples of African descent worldwide.
15 min
Apollo Theater
During the 20-minute stop at the Apollo Theater neighborhood, guests explore the local community since the theater is closed for renovations. This time allows interaction with Harlem vendors and residents, experiencing the neighborhood atmosphere.
20 min
Harlem
The tour concludes with a one-hour live gospel concert at a local Harlem church. The performance features a community choir singing powerful gospel music with harmonies that reflect Harlem’s musical traditions.
60 min
Meeting point
Near Times Square on Eighth Avenue
End point
Near Times Square on Eighth Avenue
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.