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New York City: Sunday Harlem Gospel Guided Tour

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Enjoy an historical guided tour through Harlem and join a local congregation for an uplifting service of gospel music on Sunday morning. See where Duke Ellington lived, explore the birth of urban black culture and more.

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  • Live guiding
    English, French, Italian (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    4 hours
  • Includes
    • Sightseeing tour of Harlem
    • Transportation
    • Gospel service in a local church
    • Meals
    • Gratuities for the guide
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Experience the charm of Harlem's neighborhoods with a local guide
  • See the famous sights of 125th Street
  • Discover legendary venues such as the Apollo Theater and Cotton Club
  • Get uplifted at an authentic gospel service

Description

Take an inspiring Sunday tour of Harlem to learn the history of the neighborhood, from its origins as a rural Dutch farming community to its transformation into a summer retreat for New York's most prominent families.

Hear how public transportation and real estate made Harlem a fashionable district for those fleeing congested Lower Manhattan. Learn about the arrival of African Americans from the southern states during the Great Migration, and how they formed communities to collectively address economic, political and social issues. 

Pass landmarks such as Columbia University, the Cotton Club and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, to name just a few. Discover where Duke Ellington lived on 125th Street, and then join a local congregation for their Sunday service and experience the uplifting power of gospel music.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Children
    3-11 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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