Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour
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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Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour
What's included in Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
(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.
(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- 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)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
End Points
- We end at one of our partnered churches.
