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Harlem Tour: Gospel Concert and Historic Sights
4.3
321 Ratings
New York
Take a Wednesday morning guided trip to Harlem, the multicultural district of New York. During your tour of this key area in New York City, you’ll get to listen to captivating tales from Harlem’s intriguing past and view its notable landmarks.
Take a Wednesday morning guided trip to Harlem, the multicultural district of New York. During your tour of this key area in New York City, you’ll get to listen to captivating tales from Harlem’s intriguing past and view its notable landmarks.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Harlem - A neighborhood located in the northern part of Manhattan Island.
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - A national research library focused on chronicling the experiences of people of African descent globally.
- Apollo Theater - A landmark of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, the Apollo remains a premier venue for performances in Harlem.
- Harlem - A neighborhood located in the northern part of Manhattan Island.
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - A national research library focused on chronicling the experiences of people of African descent globally.
- Apollo Theater - A landmark of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, the Apollo remains a premier venue for performances in Harlem.

What's Included
- Gospel concert with the amazing Harlem Gospel Acapella Choir
- Bus and Walking tour of residential sections of Harlem
- Gospel concert with the amazing Harlem Gospel Acapella Choir
- Bus and Walking tour of residential sections of Harlem
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (unless lunch option is selected)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (unless lunch option is selected)
Additional Information
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- Church services may be held in the Bronx, however the tour will still cover the Harlem itinerary
- Shorts and tank tops are not allowed to be worn on this tour. Harlem Spirituals Inc. reserves the right to refuse clients improperly dressed and will not refund the service
- What is “Soul Food”
- Soul Food is…
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- Church services may be held in the Bronx, however the tour will still cover the Harlem itinerary
- Shorts and tank tops are not allowed to be worn on this tour. Harlem Spirituals Inc. reserves the right to refuse clients improperly dressed and will not refund the service
- What is “Soul Food”
- Soul Food is traditional African American cuisine that originated in the South in the United States. Today it has become a highly sought after cuisine. It consists of spicy ribs, collard greens, fried fish and chicken, freshly cooked corn bread, and a few side dishes like black eye peas, okra, or macaroni and cheese to mention a few.
- Do the tours include walking?
- Guests are invited to take walks through the neighborhoods visited. The average walk is about 15 minutes.
- Accessibility Notice: Only foldable wheelchairs or walkers are permitted on board. These items will be stored in the luggage compartment of the bus. Please note that buses are not equipped with lifts. Passengers using a foldable wheelchair must be accompanied by someone who can assist them in boarding and disembarking the bus. We kindly ask that you notify us in advance—ideally up to 3 weeks before travel—if you will be traveling with a wheelchair, so we can best accommodate your needs.
Location
690 8th Ave
8th Avenue
Near Times Square on Eighth Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(321 Ratings)
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Olivier_d
Dec 31, 2025
Singing Harlem - Very nice journey with our passionated guide Dwayne in Harlem and the woah effect with deep Gospel, full of joy and energy - we recommend 200% thanks to our driver as well
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Ms_t
Dec 28, 2025
Feel The Spirit - Loved the tour guide & bus driver.
Nothing was too much trouble.
The Choir - amazing,. Certainly spirit fulfilling.
A truly amazing look at Harlem.
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Guido_m
Nov 6, 2025
Great experience in Harleem - Beautiful description and comprehensive tour of the Harleem district concluded with an extraordinary performance by a GOSPEL choir.
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Curious47403130530
Oct 22, 2025
Informative history tour with stirring gospel climax - Alvin led a tour that included the history of Harlem’s transitions that segued into today’s issues and climaxed with a superb concert by the group once known as the ARC Gospel Choir.
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Belinda_r
Aug 28, 2025
Feeling the spirit - Truly humbling experience
Guide was knowledgeable professional and could answer questions and details
The experience was amazing I loved the choir the group and the church everything was special and spiritual I really felt it
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E4778qrrobertc
Aug 7, 2025
Very moved by their singing - Great knowledgeable guide and a performance to be remembered. My second visit to see them as I came back after 2 years and booked the exact same tour
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Natalie-grice
Aug 9, 2025
Gospel was Good - I really enjoyed the tour. I felt an overwhelming sense of emotion when the singing first started. I would have liked some more storytelling on a personal level though. It was good, but also felt a little bit of “just going through the motions”.
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Williamsu318io
May 22, 2025
Gospel tour - The bus was not conducive to site seeing
There was much that couldn’t be seen regardless of which side of the bus you were on
The gospel experience was excellent
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Mary_g
Jun 5, 2025
AMAZING Gospel Singers!Wished tour was more informative! - The Harlem Gospel Ensemble was outstanding!!!! It’s worth the tour to hear them.
I was hoping to hear about the role Harlem played in the Arts - guide just pointed out some buildings.
Stopped in front of the Apollo - nothing about its history. Could only see 3 names on the walk of fame. Was under construction. Nothing to see! Kind of a questionable neighborhood to be let out for 15 minutes.
Gospel Choir - AMAZING 5+ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Guide - 2 ⭐️⭐️
Tell me about the culture of Harlem in its heyday and how it’s still alive today in the culture of America!
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Sebastien_r
Feb 22, 2026
No one at the meeting point - Simple we were not welcomed by anyone at the meeting point!
We received a message with a new address (opposite Harlem Hospital) to be taken care of and ultimately still no one ....
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