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Harlem Gospel on Wednesday Tour from New York

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US$65
￥441
€57
C$92
Rs.6282
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 1 day Language: English; Spanish; Italian; French; German Stroll through charming tree-lined streets in historic districts before attending a worship service in a local church to experience the soul stirring power of Gospel music. Visit historic Harlem and witness the current Renaissance.
Highlights:
  • The tour is available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English.

Itinerary

Day 1:New York, NY

Meals: Meal: Excluded

Learn about the neighborhood's origins as a rural Dutch community to its transformation into a summer retreat for New York's most prominent families. Explore the significance of the Harlem Renaissance, a social, intellectual and cultural revolution that cemented Harlem's status as the epicenter of Black culture. During this golden age, African-Americans leaving the South for better opportunities flourished as a community. Hear about Harlem's troubled past during the 1960's and 1970's and experience its present-day community beam with pride as it revels in Harlem's new Renaissance.

Explore famous sights and landmarks such as Columbia University, City College, Morningside Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row, the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sugar Hill, Duke Ellington's apartment and statue, the famous 125th street and many more.

Join a local congregation during their Sunday worship service and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music.

  • New York, NY
    The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The Cultural Capital of the World... whatever you call New York City, its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable. Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!
  • Apollo Theater
    This famous and historic music club in the Harlem neighborhood of New York is a member of the National Register of Historic Places. It is associated with black performers from the 30s to today and the Harlem Renaissance.
  • Columbia University
    New York City's Columbia University is one of the elite Ivy League Schools of the Unites States. It was founded before the American Revolution, and is the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the country.

Departure & Return

LocationAddressDepartureReturn
New York, NY
690 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 (New York, NY)
9:00am1:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Harlem tour
Gospel service
Comprehensive sightseeing tours activities conducted by on-board tour guide
All taxes and fees included

Price Excludes

Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverages, unless otherwise stated above

Additional Notes

Proper dress is required to attend the church service. Shorts or tank tops are not acceptable.