Harlem Tour and Spanish Gospel Mass

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About this activity

Discover Harlem, one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods, on a Spanish tour that reveals its history, culture and enormous influence on New York art. We begin the tour of the West Side Highway appreciating the Intrepid aircraft carrier, the Trump Buildings and the Hudson River. We will visit the exteriors of the legendary Cotton Club, scene of great jazz and blues figures, and then the legendary Apollo Theater, where artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and the Jackson Five debuted. We will continue to Columbia University and walk through the picturesque Harlem homes to get an up-close look at its historical evolution, including the famous Mother Hale home. Then we will visit the tomb of General Ulysses S. Grant before entering a Baptist temple to live an authentic gospel Mass with its traditional chants. We will finish the tour at 59th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Audio guide: Spanish
Guide: Spanish
Written guide: Spanish
Operated by: REAL'S TOURS NYC INC

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–8 years) · Adults (9–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

This tour begins by heading to the West Side Highway in Manhattan’s West Side, where you can see the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, the Trump Building Complex and the Hudson River, which separates the states of New York and New Jersey.
Cotton Club

15 min

We will visit the exteriors of the Cotton Club, famous for being the scene of great jazz and blues artists
Apollo Theater

15 min

Then we will head to the legendary Apollo theater, where stars like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, the Jackson Five and Celia Cruz debuted.
Columbia University

15 min

The visit continues with the exteriors of the famous Columbia University.
Harlem

15 min

We will walk through the picturesque houses of Harlem knowing their history very closely to understand how this neighborhood went from austerity to poverty
Stop 6

15 min

Approaching the famous home of Mrs. Clara McBride Hale, known as Mother Hale.
General Grant National Memorial

20 min

We will move to the grave of Ulysses S. Grant who was a prominent Union general in the Civil War and a key player in the victory against the Confederacy. He became the 18th president of the United States, pushing for Reconstruction and defending civil rights. He is recognized as an essential figure in the political and military history of the country.
Bethel Gospel Assembly

50 min

We will enter one of the Baptist temples, where you can enjoy the traditional gospel Mass with its chants and customs
Stop 9

5 min

This tour ends at 59th Street (Midtown Manhattan).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet in front of the Starbucks Worldwide Plaza (325 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019).

The guide will be at the front door with Real’s Tours NYC ID.

End point

The tour ends at Grand Army Plaza, opposite the southeast entrance to Central Park.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.