Harlem: Guided City Tour + Gospel Show

About this experience

The Harlem Guided City Tour and Gospel Show is a 3.5-hour guided attraction in New York that combines a walking tour of Harlem's historic neighbourhood with a live gospel service at a local church. The tour departs from 515 Malcolm X Boulevard and covers some of the area's most significant landmarks, including the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers' Row, and Hotel Theresa. Harlem has been a centre of African American cultural and political life since the early twentieth century, and the route reflects that history through its architecture, institutions, and street-level context. The guided portion runs for approximately two hours on foot, with a local guide providing historical and cultural background at each stop. The tour then moves into a 1.5-hour gospel service at a Harlem church, where visitors attend a live performance as part of the congregation's programme. Note that wheelchair access is not available on this tour. Gratuities are not included in the booking. For more New York attractions and things to do across the city, the full listings are available to browse by neighbourhood and category.

Highlights

• 3.5-hour guided tour combining walking and live gospel show
• Visit the Apollo Theater, Strivers Row, and Hotel Theresa
• Attend a live gospel service at a local Harlem church
• Tour departs from 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, central Harlem
• Explore the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
• See Abyssinian Baptist Church, a landmark of Black history

What is included

• 2-hour guided tour of Harlem
• 1.5-hour service at a Harlem church

Not included

• Gratuities

Before you go

Arrival and timing The tour departs from 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, so aim to arrive a few minutes before the scheduled start time to meet your guide and get under way promptly. The full experience runs for three and a half hours, taking in a two-hour walking tour of the neighbourhood followed by a gospel service of around one and a half hours at a local church. During your visit The gospel service takes place inside a working church, so dress respectfully and keep noise to a minimum throughout. Switch your phone to silent before entering the church and refrain from recording or photographing during the service unless your guide confirms it is permitted. Follow any instructions given by church staff regarding seating and movement inside the building. Gratuities for your guide are not included and are left to your discretion.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience.