• Tour America - Starting point: Corner of 51st and Broadway

• Harlem - Apollo Theater - Located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, this music hall is a renowned venue for African-American performers. It was the home of “Showtime at the Apollo,” a nationally syndicated television variety show.

• New York City - Columbia University - Officially known as Columbia University in the City of New York, this private Ivy League research university is situated in Upper Manhattan, New York City. Established in 1754 as King’s College by royal charter of George II of Great Britain, Columbia is the oldest college in New York State and the fifth chartered institution of higher learning in the country, making it one of nine colonial colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence.

• Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine - The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Designed in 1888 and begun in 1892, it is the fourth largest Christian church in the world.

• Strivers’ Row - Strivers’ Row is a historic district located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is both a national and a New York City district, consisting of row houses and associated buildings designed by noted architects and built in 1891-93 by developer David H. King, Jr.

• Morris-Jumel Mansion - Situated in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, the Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in the borough. Built in 1765 by Roger Morris, a British military officer, it served as headquarters for both sides during the American Revolution. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

• Cotton Club - The Cotton Club was a New York City nightclub located first in the Harlem neighborhood on 142nd Street and Lenox Avenue from 1923 to 1935, and then for a brief period from 1936 to 1940 in the midtown Theater District. The club was most notably a trendy meeting spot for celebrities during America’s Prohibition Era.

• Sugar Hill - Sugar Hill earned its name in the 1920s when the neighborhood became a popular residence for affluent African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance.

• New York City - 125th Street - Often considered the “Main Street” of Harlem, it is co-named Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Notable buildings along 125th Street include the Apollo Theater, the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, the Hotel Theresa, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Mount Morris Bank Building.

• Harlem - The highlight of the morning will be a local church service to experience the inspirational and soul-stirring sounds of Gospel music, renowned worldwide. What better way to spend a Sunday morning?

• Transport by air-conditioned coach or minibus
• Live commentary on board

• Gratuities

Experience a 4-hour Sunday tour of Harlem, immersing yourself in New York’s hub of African-American history, rich in cultural and political heritage. A key feature of the tour is attending a local church service to enjoy the globally renowned, uplifting sounds of Gospel music. Discover the Harlem Renaissance of the early 20th century, a period when black writers, intellectuals, and musicians thrived, and political movements emerged. Visit Harlem’s iconic landmarks, including Sugar Hill, the elegant townhouses of Striver’s Row, Sylvan Terrace, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, and 125th Street, the commercial heart of Harlem. The tour provides round-trip transportation from selected hotels.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual

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