Harlem is an important center of African-American culture and the district's gospel choirs are legendary. On this walking tour, explore the New York City neighborhood like a local; follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X; and stop at the famous Apollo Theater, where some of America’s most iconic artists ignited the Harlem renaissance. End the morning attending a traditional gospel choir performance at a local church.
Explore Harlem like a local as you stroll its historic streets
Attend a Harlem church service including a gospel choir performance
Admire Harlem landmarks such as the Apollo Theater
Learn about Harlem’s rich cultural heritage and African-American history
What To Expect
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Abyssinian Baptist Church
(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Strivers’ Row
View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Apollo Theater
(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Harlem
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.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Professional guide
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Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions