New York City: Sunday Harlem Gospel Tour English Tour
ID: GYG113641-167869
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy an historical guided tour through Harlem and join a local congregation for an uplifting service of gospel music on Sunday morning. See where Duke Ellington lived, explore the birth of urban black culture and more.
Take an inspiring Sunday tour of Harlem to learn the history of the neighborhood, from its origins as a rural Dutch farming community to its transformation into a summer retreat for New York's most prominent families.
Hear how public transportation and real estate made Harlem a fashionable district for those fleeing congested Lower Manhattan. Learn about the arrival of African Americans from the southern states during the Great Migration, and how they formed communities to collectively address economic, political and social issues.
Pass landmarks such as Columbia University, the Cotton Club and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, to name just a few. Discover where Duke Ellington lived on 125th Street, and then join a local congregation for their Sunday service and experience the uplifting power of gospel music.
Highlights
- Experience the charm of Harlem's neighborhoods with a local guide
- See the famous sights of 125th Street
- Discover legendary venues such as the Apollo Theater and Cotton Club
- Get uplifted at an authentic gospel service
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wear appropriate clothes. Shorts, tank tops and flip flops are not permitted
• Filming and photography during the service is not permitted
• Guides are available in 5 different languages
• The English tour departs at 09:30 AM. The French, German, Spanish and Italian tours depart at 09:00 AM
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Meet at 690, 8th Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
