Harlem Gospel Experience: Historic Black Culture Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of Harlem on this unforgettable tour. Discover iconic sites, walk in the footsteps of legends, and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - (Exterior Visit) The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Take a local exploration through the cultural heartland of Black America and immerse yourself in the spiritual reverberations of gospel music. Wander the same pavements once graced by luminaries like Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center…

Location
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Malcolm X Boulevard
Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Andrei
Dec 12, 2024
Jess Velona is great - We took this Harlem Walking Tour + Gospel Music Tour and we also did the "How money was made" tour. Both were great. We had Jess Velona as our tour guide and he was great, funny, knowledgeable and a pleasant company.
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R5516nhandread
Dec 9, 2024
Excellent experience - Our guide Sergio excellent. In church a very spiritual experience even for non-religious people. The grand choir. Thank you for a lovely morning's travel on Sunday.
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Emilio
Nov 24, 2024
Harlem and Gospel experience - Thanks to Philip. Very clear and interesting tour in Harlem, finished with a function with Gospel choirs. He was evaluable for repeats.
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Pathfinder788084
Nov 20, 2024
Harlem - Interesting tour, thanks especially to our guide Sergio ! Despite being Italian we understood everything.
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Carohophophop
Nov 17, 2024
Beautiful walk in Harlem - Felipe, our Brazilian guide speaking very good French was great! Full explanations. He is very friendly.
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L_af581
Nov 17, 2024
Perfect. - Filipe is very nice and speaks very well French very nice time with pleasant visits to do absolutely
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Jabarahon
Nov 10, 2024
EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE - Enjoyable and dynamic tour of the Harlem neighborhood, SERGIO, as a guide a 10, as he conveyed enthusiasm for what he does and the historical information he gave, was really good, putting on music and showing graphic documents of his explanations, but what is really good and special about the tour is the Mass with choir and live music GOSPEL, it has been a formidable experience.....what a show and exciting has been. The pastor of the church has addressed us thanking us. Another perspective on religion and its values. It has been a different and close experience to the people of the Harlem neighborhood. Highlight Sergio’s recommendation for lunch at Amy Ruth’s, the best fried chicken you can have in Harlem and I would venture to say in NY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TOUR 😃
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Marielaurep532
Oct 24, 2024
Harlem tour with Joseph - Joseph's guided tour was rhythmic: Joseph is really passionate about what he does and transmits it very well! The visit itself seems too short. A lot of waiting in front of the church and access to the toilet was not easy (yet indispensable on a 4h visit)
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Scenic24518652320
Dec 12, 2024
Fantastic guide; underwhelmed by choir - The guide (can't recall his name) was really good and was very engaging. He brought us to various locations and shared interesting info on each location. The choir at the end of the tour was disappointing though. The choir consisted of about 10 or 12 teenage girls. Now, don't get me wrong, they were very good, but we were expecting an adult choir; all of the images on the tour literature show adults, so maybe that's why we were expecting adults to be singing? One other thing; it's an early start. Ours started at 7:45, so depending on where you are staying in NY, it could be a very early start for you to make it to the starting point.
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Sebastianoe560
Oct 31, 2024
. - The start time is too early (7.30am) as it takes about 30 minutes by subway from Midtown to Harlem. You could go to Gospel Mass at 10.30am and then take the guided walking tour of Harlem. Since there are no tours in Italian, you could kindly hand out synthetic photocopies describing the locations of the various stages of the tour or send a link on your smartphone. Good driving for what little I understand.
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