New York City Harlem Highlights w/ Gospel Concert & Transfer

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About the activity

Sit in comfort while being transported back in time to Harlem's multicultural history on the way to historical Harlem sites. Immerse yourself in a gospel choir concert to feel the true Harlem experience.

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Live guiding

English, French, Italian (depends on selected option)
Duration

4 hours
Includes
- Live commentary in your language of choice
- Transportation to and from Times Square
- Uplifting live gospel music experience by ARC Gospel Choir
- Church service
- Gratuities

Highlights & Description

Highlights

Sit in comfort while learning about the multicultural history of Harlem
See famous landmarks such as the Apollo Theatre and the Schomburg Center.
Enjoy a full hour of Gospel music with the sounds of the Harlem Ensemble Gospel

Description

Fill your heart with joy on an incredible tour of Harlem and discover New York City's most exciting neighborhood. Learn its origins as a rural Dutch farming community to its transformation into a summer retreat for the city's most prominent families.

Get an insight into how urban black culture developed following the Great Migration of the early 20th century by African Americans from the southern states. Hear how artists and writers flocked to the area to create the rich cultural landscape of the Harlem Renaissance.

See iconic sights, such as the Apollo Theatre, legendary Cotton Club, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Duke Ellington's former apartment. Visit some of Manhattan's oldest homes such as the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Lastly, listen to the beautiful sounds of the Harlem Ensemble Gospel Choir at their mid-week concert and be inspired by their powerful songs of praise.

Good to know before you go

Accessibility Notice:
Only foldable wheelchairs or walkers are permitted on board. These items will be stored in the luggage compartment of the bus.
Please note that buses are not equipped with lifts. Passengers using a foldable wheelchair must be accompanied by someone who can assist them in boarding and disembarking the bus.
We kindly ask that you notify us in advance—ideally up to 3 weeks before travel—if you will be traveling with a wheelchair, so we can best accommodate your needs.

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