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Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour

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About this activity

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress of rushing uptown on traditional Sunday mornings and embrace a Saturday that is brimming with uplifting gospel music, delectable food, and an enriching cultural experience that truly captures the essence of the neighborhood. Our journey kicks off at 10:00 am at the historic Mount Olivet Baptist Church, where you will be mesmerized by a one-hour concert filled with hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the captivating rhythms that are the hallmark of Black gospel music, inviting you to lose yourself in its powerful and uplifting melodies. After the concert, we'll visit a charming restaurant on Lenox Avenue for brunch to enjoy Harlem's unique flavors and history, then explore Mount Morris Park and walk to the iconic Apollo Theater on 125th Street.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Professional guide
    • Live gospel concert
    • Brunch

    Not included

    • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements. This is the site for the gospel concert.

      1 hourAdmission not included

    2. A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.

      30 minutesAdmission free

    3. Roosevelt Island

      Will see it from afar, and learn about its history, and importance of it in Harlem history.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Roosevelt Island

      one of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Learn about the rich cultural history of the museum and see the construction of the new $125 million museum being built. Will also discuss the new Civil Rights Museum being built across the street from it. It will be the first Civil Rights Museum in New York City.

      10 minutesAdmission free

    6. Roosevelt Island

      We will look at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Statue.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. Apollo Theater

      The tour starts at the Apollo Theater with a brief conversation on the history of Harlem and the Apollo Theater.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • The remaining time is for the walking time
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Welcome to Harlem
    Product code
    7605P21

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