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Harlem Gospel Experience: Historic Black Culture Tour
4.2
197 Ratings
New York
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:
1 day
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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 for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and so on. On completion of the local exploration, there is the opportunity to witness a gospel production during a service at a nearby church.
- Dress code is smart casual. Part of this tour will take place inside a church. Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops and shorts
- Visiting the church requires the proof of vaccination and wearing a mask.
- Customers require staying for the entire church service (usually 1.15 - 1.3 hours)
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.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(197 Ratings)
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694jeanbaptistec
Aug 5, 2024
To do! I recommend! - Great visit in French.
Kaissa explains the history of Harlem beautifully and really puts us in the mood before evangelical mass. Thank you!
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Albertoclarizio11
Aug 1, 2024
LOVED IT! Highly recommended! - Amazing experience! My girlfriend and I love black culture and especially gospel, and this tour left us speechless! The gospel mass has been an incredibly emotional moment we'll remember for ever.
Jess, our guide, let us get in the true spirit of Harlem and gospel, and he was very funny too!
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Olgah203
Jul 29, 2024
Incredible passion of gospel choir - The walking tour of Harlem and being able to attend gospel mass were very interesting. What would change would be the start time because we did not understand why the tour had to start so soon (7.30) as it could be first Mass and then the tour of the neighborhood.
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Janhf1683gw
Jul 29, 2024
One thing you have to do in NYC. - It was an amazing time. We got lots of interesting information during our walking tour and then we had an incredible and profound time in the church. God was in the house.
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Donatellal477
Jul 25, 2024
Great way to get to the heart of Harlem - It was very interesting. Our guide (who, by the way, was a history teacher) gave us so much information that, at a certain point, I started taking notes! We learned about the origins of gospel music but also about human rights, the architecture, history and socio-economic context of Harlem. The gospel mass was very good!
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141fr_d_ricj
Jul 15, 2024
Exciting tour - Jess was an exciting singing and dancing Guide!!! He made this tour unique!! It allowed us to understand the soul of Harlem
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Wolfgangb809
Jul 8, 2024
Nice and informative tour of Harlem. - The guide was very well informed, the tour was very interesting and the final gospel service was the highlight.
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Marianjoanna
Jun 27, 2024
Guide Donald gives insight into Harlem history - Guide Donald has given us a wonderful tour of Harlem. His stories have left a deep impression!
The extensive background information gave us a complete picture of Harlem!
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Emelarrosa
Jul 8, 2024
It's not what it looks like. - A lot of walking in the sun and a lot of word. Few places of interest. The guide is super friendly and knows a lot but the walk is just walking down the street and stopping every two blocks to get an extensive talk about Harlem and its history. Church is not what you see in movies (there are, but it is not where you go on the walk). I would say that the church is the closest thing to one of God is love or Pentecostal Uruguay. Of course, singers, musicians and reverends are from film. Nice walk, extension of it is not necessary.
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El_divino74
Jun 28, 2024
Fraud - We booked the tour in English with the new york pass.Once we arrived at the meeting point, the group left and, without any stop or stop, we arrived at the church where we would have to wait 2 hours for the gospel mass. No guided tour. In the face of the protests we are told, only now, that the guide had not come and that she had been replaced by a girl who accompanied us there.
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