Harlem Gospel Tour Wednesday

Join us for an unforgettable tour of Harlem's historic sights and sounds! With its lively tapestry and rich history, Harlem has a fascinating story to tell at every turn. This tour will take you past some of Harlem's most famous landmarks, such as the legendary Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and the Abyssinian Baptist Church. You will learn about the many achievements and history of its people, and see the charming enclaves of Sugar Hill - where famous musicians like Duke Ellington once lived, and 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. ARC stands for Addicts Rehabilitation Center, the oldest drug-free treatment program center in New York State. The ARC Gospel choir was formed to finance treatment for the people in the community to help them recover from drugs.You have the choice of ending your tour by adding a unique lunch experience OR enjoying the tour with no lunch.

Address or meeting point

690 Eighth Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets.

Hours & minutes

Tour with lunch 5.5 hrs and with no lunch 4.5 hrs.

Start or opening time

Tour departs at 9am.

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name Subway: 1, 9, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, R to Times Square/ 42nd Street station or take the F, B, D, or Q to 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue. Bus: M104, M10 to 42nd Street.

Distance from the venue to the stop 2 blocks.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Tour available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Which is the guide/guest ratio? 1 guide.

Shopping information

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, and Discover.

Content & Specialized items

List items not included and their renting cost at the venue Tour price does not include beverages, optional gratuities, or hotel pick-up and drop-off.

List the specific clothing required Proper dress is required to attend the church service: no shorts or tank tops will be accepted.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? Tour can be booked with lunch or without lunch.

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? Tour with lunch is an African American cuisine that includes spicy ribs, fried fish and chicken, freshly baked corn bread, collard greens, black eye peas, okra, and macaroni and cheese.

Physical condition

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) With advance notice, wheelchair bound customers can be seated in the front row of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment of the bus. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs. A maximum of one person in a wheelchair can be accommodated per bus. For wheelchair accessbility, please contact supplier at least 2 weeks in advance.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? Cameras and camrecorders are not allowed inside the church.

Which currencies are accepted? American dollars.

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) Children under the age of 5 not occupying a seat will not be charged.

Others Clients need to exchange their vouchers against a Harlem Spirituals ticket at least 24 hours prior to their tours.If clients arrive in NYC the night before, they will be able to exchange their vouchers on the day of the tour 30 minutes prior to the tour departure.

Product price detail

Without Lunch

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 5 to 11 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.