Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour

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About this activity

Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Inside Out Tours LLC

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

10 min Admission not included

(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.
Stop 2

10 min Admission not included

(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

10 min Admission not included

(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.
Abyssinian Baptist Church

10 min Admission not included

(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.
Strivers' Row

20 min

View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.
Apollo Theater

15 min Admission not included

(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.
Harlem

1 h 20 min

Experience the service of a black congregation and enjoy and participate in the Gospel music with live musicians and choir sharing the joy of Gospel.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

We end at one of our partnered churches.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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)