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Stop At: Harlem Spirituals, 690 8th Ave Fl 2, New York City, NY 10036-7109

Harlem Spirituals - New York Visions has offered unique sightseeing tours of cultural value that capture the excitement and flavor of New York City.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th St, New York City, NY 10027-4408

The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Harlem, 110th to 150th streets, New York City, NY

Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 Odell Clark Pl, New York City, NY 10030-2303

One of the churches in Harlem where inspiring gospel music is an integral part of the sermon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Ter Washington Heights, New York City, NY 10032-5360

Manhattan's oldest house, somewhat of an aberration in the modern neighborhood of Washington Heights, served as a command post for George Washington.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Strivers' Row, W. 138th and W. 139th Sts. between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds. Harlem, New York City, NY

W. 138th and W. 139th Sts. between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds., Harlem, New York City, NY

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cotton Club, 656 W 125th St, New York City, NY 10027-2302

World famous nightclub and restaurant

Duration: 30 minutes

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Included

Harlem tour
Walking tour of residential sections
Gospel service
Entry/Admission - Harlem Spirituals
Entry/Admission - Harlem

Not included

Gratuities
Meals (unless brunch option is selected)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
Are the tours wheelchair friendly?
With advance notice, wheelchair bound customers with some mobility can be accommodated in the front rows of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs to assist them onto the coach.
For passengers with no mobility or a non foldable wheelchairs we recommend giving at least 3 weeks notice so that we can secure a coach with a wheelchair lift.
Wheelchair lifts are 49" X 28" and can carry a maximum weight limit of 700lbs. We kindly ask that you submit the dimensions and model of the chair as our lift may not be able to accommodate scooters and other large sized electric chairs. A maximum of one person in a wheelchair can be accommodated per bus.
Private tours are available with accessible ramp transportation.
Many of the churches that we visit have steps. In order to accommodate their wheelchair bound congregation members churches use portable mobility ramps.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

70%

Original

40%

Reviews

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Natalka T

5 | 2019-09-23

The tour was amazing. It was well organized and our guide, Damien, was knowledgeable, patient and appeared to enjoy his job. He had great interaction with the group. He is definitely an A+ guide. The church congregation was friendly and welcoming, and the choir was outstanding. The luncheon after the service at the iconic Cotton Club was only rivalled by the music trio and the guest singer. We learned about the history or Harlem and the surrounding districts. We highly recommend this tour.

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Maria L

3 | 2019-07-03

The singers were great, but the church was very tired and there were only about 5 people in the congregation, which was very disappointing. It seemed that the church is more interested in donations than getting people in to see their culture. We were asked for two contentions while we were there and we was only there about 45 minutes and they only sung 4 songs. We were really looking forward to this tour, but do feeling a little disappointed.

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Susan L

3 | 2019-04-23

While the bus driver drove excellently, and the guide was educational, there was nothing of any added value extra the gospel service..there were 2 full bus loads that went to the church (even one bus load of 52 is way too large) therefore once in the 2nd floor pews there was little to witness. The music and singing and service was very humbling though.. wouldnt do this unless in a small group

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Debika E

4 | 2019-04-04

Was good and would do it again. Would like to have seen some of the old area as well as the new. A little more of where movies are filmed.

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Betty D

5 | 2018-11-16

Did not know what to expect. Pleasantly surprised. Perfect day weather wise the church we went to was so welcoming. It was so great to witness how another faith celebrates their religion. Our guide was very informative about the various sites and history attached to the area. Worth the ticket!!

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Susan R

3 | 2018-03-31

I was disappointed: Our guide was unwell and although we hopped off the coach to take pics 10 Mins St. Patrick's, Apollo etc I would not decribe the experience as a walking tour. Tour returned half hour earlier than expected. Service was good but it was a pity that another guide could not have been found.

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Raymond W

5 | 2018-02-22

Did this some time ago but still have great memories. A must to sample the real New York.

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Irene K

3 | 2018-01-10

The tour was okay but I think I would not book it again. We only ride the bus to the Gospel Church with a really really short stop at the Apollo Theatre. There was NO walking tour of residential sections as told! Also I expected a Gospel Choir but I think that was my fault. At the gospel church of course were gospel singers but the instruments have been so loud that the charme of the gospel singers got lost - but I think I had a wrong imagination

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