Sundays in Harlem Guided Walking Tour and Gospel Service

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

   From the outside, you’ll admire the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Your guide will share how this landmark safeguards thousands of archives, music recordings, and historic documents that shape Harlem’s cultural heritage.

   15 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

2. 2

   Roosevelt Island

   Discover the site of the first Works Progress Administration-commissioned murals awarded to African American artists. Your guide will explain how these historic artworks transformed public art in New York and became a symbol of Harlem’s cultural pride.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Learn about the oldest Black church in New York State, a spiritual and cultural home that played a vital role in African American life. Discover its powerful legacy, including its ties to Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and the early fight for freedom.

   10 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church

   Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the most influential African American congregations in the United States. Learn how its pastors, including Adam Clayton Powell Sr. and Jr., shaped Harlem’s spiritual, political, and cultural life.

   10 minutes•Admission free

5. 5

   Admire the stunning historic row houses built by David H. King Jr., the architect behind the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building, and learn about Harlem’s rich cultural legacy.

   10 minutes•Admission free

6. 6

   Apollo Theater

   Walk past the iconic Apollo Theater, reopened in 1934 to both black and white audiences, and learn about its pivotal role in Harlem’s music and cultural scene.

   10 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

7. 7

   Harlem

   Experience an inspiring Sunday service at one of the world’s most renowned gospel churches. Join the congregation in vibrant worship, enjoy live musicians and choir performances, and immerse yourself in the joy and spirit of gospel music.

   1h 20m•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

You will meet your guide in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please arrive at the meeting point on time. Latecomers may be required to join the tour in progress, and participation cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book