Harlem Gospel Tour
Address
810 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
GPS
40.7618341, -73.986178
You are cordially invited to join a gospel Mass service that will be held on a beautiful Sunday in Harlem. On this one-of-a-kind trip, we will see the historic district of Harlem from every conceivable aspect.
A number of notable African American individuals, including Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, W. E. B. Du Bois, Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, and Malcolm X, once called this culturally rich area in Manhattan their home. Your guide will offer intriguing insights about this community.
By taking this entertaining bus tour of Harlem, you will be able to acquire a profound comprehension of the neighborhood, including its stunning architecture and its extensive history. We will travel through well-known landmarks. After that, we will go inside one of the numerous churches that are an important part of the town and have dynamic congregations.
When you arrive, you will be greeted by a choir, and you will be immersed in the zeal and intensity that exudes from the tremendous melodies that they sing. Something that is both beautiful and transcendent takes place when all of the voices of the gospel choir come together.
Highlights
- Performance by the talented ARC Gospel Choir
- Learn about the history of Harlem!
- Apollo Theater
- Cotton Club
- St. John the Divine Church
- Columbia University
- Multi-lingual tour in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Join us for an unforgettable tour of Harlem’s historic sites with a knowledgeable tour guide. You will experience Harlem’s joyous Gospel sounds, brought to you by the incredible ARC Gospel choir! With its lively cultural tapestry and rich history, Harlem has a fascinating story to tell at every turn.
This Harlem tour will take you past some of Harlem’s most famous landmarks including the legendary Apollo Theater, City College, Morningside Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan Terrace, the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and more. Learn about the history and achievements of Harlem’s people and see the charming enclaves of Sugar Hill – where famous musicians like Duke Ellington once lived in addition to Hamilton Heights and Striver’s Row – nostalgic reminders of Harlem’s Golden Age.
Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir during our mid-week hour of power. Hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience.
