Harlem Gospel Multimedia Walking Tour
On this tour you will visit one of Harlem’s most historic churches consisting of outstanding soul stirring gospel music and the power of prayer. After the church service, you will embark on a cultural walking tour conducted by a lifelong born and raised Harlem resident equipped with portable video, sound and pictures presented along the way at sights of cultural significance. The media component will heighten your enjoyment and understanding of Harlem history.
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Harlem Gospel Multimedia Walking Tour
What's included in Harlem Gospel Multimedia Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Guests arrive at the Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center at 9:30 AM. Here we have wifi and bathroom for our guests. We start with light breakfast and video presentation. At this point we register all the guests. Many guests take this time to relax a bit in our comfortable environment having a cup of coffee and such watching video or listening to jazz music.
Apollo Theater
We end this tour at the Apollo Theater, we are able to visit lobby area but not for entrance into main theater. Tour guide will tell great stories pertaining to the Apollo.
Harlem
After leaving Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center we will visit historic Harlem church fir one hour. The power of pray and beautiful music will leave you enchanted and inspired. After gospel church service we will engage in 2 hour cultural walking tour covering 400 years of Harlem history with special emphasis on 20th century Harlem. Along the way see beautiful architecture, historic music / jazz clubs, civil rights movement sites, theaters and many historic churches of various denominations.
Inclusions
- Walking tour complimented with portable video and audio
- Tours start with light morning snack, water, juice, and coffee
- Tour conducted by Harlem born-and-raised tour guide who has lived in Harlem entire life
- Storage place for luggage and bags
- Hotel Pickup
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Place available to leave bags and belongings inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center while on tour
- Place available to use restrooms and charge cell phones and other devices inside Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center located 104 Malcolm X Boulevard between 115th -116th streets. #2 and #3 trains on express IRT lines arrive directly to meeting location.
End Points
- Tour ends at the world famous Apollo Theater where stars are born and legends are made. The theater is currently closed but he gift shop area in lobby is open. The guide shares wonderful stories about the Apollo Theater and the other historic sites in the area.
