Harlem Gospel Tour
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On the Harlem gospel tour, you will experience authentic gospel music and discover this iconic New York neighbourhood. Together with a knowledgeable guide, you will visit a church and listen to live gospel in New York. It’s an experience! The other part of the Harlem gospel tours consists of exploring Harlem. These gospel tours in New York are a great way to learn more about a different side of the city.
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Harlem Gospel Tour
Your guide will introduce you to Harlem and the gospel music that makes this neighbourhood so special. You’ll also learn about gospel etiquette and gospel churches in Harlem, which are quite different from what you may be used to. This is why a tour is the best thing to do, instead of going to a church on your own. This way you respect the people of the church and their traditions. And you experience authentic gospel music in New York.
In addition to visiting a gospel mass in New York, you will also learn more about Harlem. The tour will visit the Apollo Theater and take you past the beautiful brownstones. You’ll even see the house where Alexander Hamilton used to live!
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Harlem Gospel Tour on Sunday
Start your Sunday morning with a Harlem gospel tour in New York. The tour is divided into two parts: visiting a church and seeing a gospel service, as well as a tour of Harlem. The bus departs from Midtown Manhattan and heads towards Harlem. On the way, the guide will tell you more about Harlem’s rich history in music. Indeed, this New York neighbourhood played a major role in the evolution of jazz, blues and, of course, gospel.
Along the way, you will pass well-known spots like the Apollo Theater and Cotton Club. Then, together with the guide, you will visit a church where a gospel mass takes place. The church is at its busiest on Sundays, so you will enjoy the best possible atmosphere.
You also have the option to book a brunch as part of the gospel tour in New York. You will be taken to a local restaurant where you can eat real soul food like cornbread, chicken, mac and cheese and more! I ended up in a restaurant I would never have stepped in myself, and the food, the people and the music made it a perfect end to the tour.
Practical Information
• Duration: 4 hours
• Departure Point: Nearby Times Square on 8th Avenue
• Departure Time: 9:00 on Sundays -
Harlem Gospel Tour on Wednesday
You can also experience authentic gospel on a weekday on the Wednesday Harlem Gospel Tour. This tour is very similar to the Sunday tour above; you board the bus in Midtown Manhattan, go on a walking tour of Harlem, attend a church service where a New York gospel choir sings and you also have the option for a soul-food lunch.
Practical Information
• Duration: 4 hours
• Departure Point: Nearby Times Square on 8th Avenue
• Departure Time: 9:00 on WednesdaysBook the Wednesday Gospel Tour in Harlem here
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Harlem Walking Tour with Gospel on Sunday
Walk through Harlem with your guide and visit a church service where you can listen to gospel music. This gospel tour in Harlem takes place on a Sunday, the day when the neighbourhood is at its liveliest. You will meet your guide in front of the famous Apollo Theatre and walk past many important places in Harlem. Along the way, you will learn more about this neighbourhood and visit a church service before finishing the tour with brunch at a local restaurant.
Practical Information
• Duration: 4 hours
• Departure Point: Apollo Theater in Harlem
• Departure Time: 9:00 on Sundays -
Harlem Gospel Concert on Saturday
Gospel concerts are, of course, more about the gospel than the church service. During the Saturday Harlem Gospel Walking Tour, you can attend an hour-long live gospel concert and walk through the Mount Morris Historic District with a guide, where you will learn more about Harlem’s rich history.
Practical Information
• Duration: 4 hours
• Departure Point: Emanuel AME Church in Harlem
• Departure Time: 11:00 on Saturdays -
Gospel Concert on Wednesday
If you want to experience gospel in Harlem but prefer to skip the tour, this gospel concert is a great option! You can listen to a local gospel choir in an hour-long concert.
Practical Information
• Duration: 1 hour
• Departure Point: 145th Street and Convent Avenue
• Departure Time: 17:30 on Wednesdays
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