Harlem Sunday Gospel: Authentic Local Worship Experience

Experience the authentic local worship of Harlem Sunday Gospel. Join a local church family for an hour of uplifting gospel music and spiritual connection.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Harlem - Visit a local Baptist church for an hour of worship service which includes inspirational gospel music. \n\nExperience the warm welcome of its church members, proud of its spiritual and social ministries, which have stood firm through decades of neighborhood changes.\n- Central Harlem - Experience Harlem’s historic 125th Street…
What's Included
  • Tour led by a licensed guide and Harlem resident
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)
  • Contribution to the church’s offering plate. We suggest a minimum of $5 each
Additional Information

The oft-pictured spectacle of elegantly attired women in fabulous hats heading to Harlem for Sunday church services is a sight to behold. However, it’s not just about looks or spectacle, for the faithful of Harlem, church worship and the church congregation are fundamental aspects of life and provide weekly spiritual nourishment. The Sunday Gospel in…

Location
350 W 125th St
West 125th Street
The meeting point is next to the subway entrance at 350 W 125th Street (Chase Bank), the southwest corner of St Nicholas Avenue and 125th Street/Martin Luther King. Subway directions to the meeting point: Take the UPTOWN A, B, C, or D subway line to the 125th Street Station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Viviane_e
Jun 30, 2024
Discover and enjoy living gospel - Gospel was a part of the service. The singers were very good in engaging the assembly specifically one of the lady.
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Linda_w
May 15, 2024
Amazing experience, one to remember! - Everything about this tour was memorable. The gospel service was amazing and we were made to feel so welcome. We loved the singing and interacting with the congregation. Doris, our tour guide, is such a beautiful lady and so informative. We finished off our tour with a delicious lunch of soul food. Highly recommend this tour.
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Ann_j
May 13, 2024
Memorable - It was such a memorable experience and Doris, our tour guide, was fantastic. She’s such a special lady.
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Galileug
Jan 5, 2024
It was very interesting and informative - It was one of the best surprises of our trip to New York. The service was interesting, authentic and musical. Willian, our guide, knows a lot about Harlem, the architecture, the development of the neighborhood and its history. He is very didactic and loves to chat. He was very friendly and gave us interesting tips. I can only recommend the tour, especially if you go with him.
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Saoirsehb
Dec 21, 2023
‘Must do’ in NYC - Fantastic experience - Sunday gospel service was really lovely. Singing was great. Joyce, the tour guide was a Joy. Thank you
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Thomas_b
Aug 15, 2023
Definitely recommended! - Great way to get an introduction into the neighborhood with Gospel, a walking tour and the chance to taste some great soul food afterwards closely, all in one morning without getting up too early!
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Francescafranci1
Oct 7, 2024
Very good - The guide was very kind and very prepared. She spoke very clearly, so understandable even to people who speak little English. The staff welcomed us very enthusiastically and the people were really nice. However, the arrangement of the pews made the celebrants and choir not clearly visible. For this, the staff set up a screen. In any case, I would have preferred to see the people "live", better
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Milankc311jm
Oct 14, 2024
Very good tour, but with some calibration of expectations required upfront vs what is promoted - It was a good tour and we really enjoyed thanks to an excellent guide who explains Harlem's history and takes you around after the tour, but two things to note: 1) the church does not look like the one on the picture that the tour is promoted with. It is actually a functional church premise inside a modern building 2) you get seated to far back that you only partly see the people delivering the service and signing live, and you need to watch them on screen
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Tonton63
Jun 10, 2024
NO COMMENT - REFUND! you made fun of the world! We were supposed to see the community of CANAAN in uniform, instead we had the community of St Luke NOTHING TO SEE and NO FILMING! if a commercial gesture is not made I will broadcast on Facebook! I am an administrator of 10 groups in France and Portugal and followed by more than 30,000 people I will no longer use your services and will let you know on Facebook
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Maria1barone
Apr 14, 2024
Disappointed - Very disappointed in the tour, we were Asked to go sit upstairs at the back not to disturb the service when leaving, to do the walk. Felt disconnected from the service watching it on screens, we could have bought a video. they comprised the hole experience, because we need to leave quietly. The walk around Harlem should not be part of the tour. They need to let people connect with the music and service not put them upstairs to watch the service on screens one on each side. Very disappointed think twice before booking this tour.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).