Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour

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About this activity

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress of rushing uptown on traditional Sunday mornings and embrace a Saturday that is brimming with uplifting gospel music, delectable food, and an enriching cultural experience that truly captures the essence of the neighborhood.

Our journey kicks off at 10:00 am at the historic Mount Olivet Baptist Church, where you will be mesmerized by a one-hour concert filled with hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the captivating rhythms that are the hallmark of Black gospel music, inviting you to lose yourself in its powerful and uplifting melodies.

After the concert, we'll visit a charming restaurant on Lenox Avenue for brunch to enjoy Harlem's unique flavors and history, then explore Mount Morris Park and walk to the iconic Apollo Theater on 125th Street.

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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: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Welcome to Harlem

Ages: Youth (7–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Live gospel concert
Included: Brunch

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Mt Olivet Baptist Church

one hour Admission not included

The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements. This is the site for the gospel concert.
Marcus Garvey Memorial Park

30 min

A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.
Stop 3

10 min

Will see it from afar, and learn about its history, and importance of it in Harlem history.
Stop 4

15 min

one of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.
The Studio Museum in Harlem

10 min

Learn about the rich cultural history of the museum and see the construction of the new $125 million museum being built. Will also discuss the new Civil Rights Museum being built across the street from it. It will be the first Civil Rights Museum in New York City.
Stop 6

10 min

We will look at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Statue.
Apollo Theater

15 min

The tour starts at the Apollo Theater with a brief conversation on the history of Harlem and the Apollo Theater.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church

End point

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.