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Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music.

Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and many more.

After the neighbourhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: New York
Duration: 4 hours
Language: English, French, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

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Why you’ll love this…

  • Discover how Harlem became the second Dutch colony on Manhattan and learn the story of its enslaved African Americans
  • Learn about the origins of Gospel Music and how its influences spread throughout the Christian churches
  • View iconic Harlem sites like the Abyssinian church, Strivers’ Row, the Apollo Theater, African Square, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and many other locations
  • Get a chance to experience local gospel music at a Harlem church.

Important to know

  • The tour consists of a 2-hour walking tour and 1.5 hours of a service
  • Tour itinerary may be modified or canceled due to special events (parades, marathons, traffic conditions)
  • Out of respect for the congregation, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts
  • Due to the popularity and policies of the church, customers who want to attend this tour must stay for the entire service (1.5 hours). Guests are not allowed to leave before the end of the service. Also, on certain Sundays, an ensemble of top singers will perform at the discretion of the church

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Guided tour
  • Gospel choir performance

What’s not included

  • Transportation (please purchase Metro Subway card prior the tour)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037

Meeting point:

Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037.

Provider

Inside Out Tours


Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 20 3830 1409