New York City: Wednesday Harlem Gospel Tour

Sit in comfort while being transported back in time to Harlem's multicultural history on the way to historical Harlem sites. Immerse yourself in a gospel choir concert to feel the true Harlem experience.

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Highlights

Sit in comfort while learning about the multicultural history of Harlem
Visit famous landmarks such as the Apollo Theatre, Schomburg Center, and the oldest mansions in NYC
Revel in the uplifting spirit of the ARC Gospel Choir at their mid-week concert

Description

Fill your heart with joy on an incredible tour of Harlem and discover New York City's most exciting neighborhood. Learn its origins as a rural Dutch farming community to its transformation into a summer retreat for the city's most prominent families. Get an insight into how urban black culture developed following the Great Migration of the early 20th century by African Americans from the southern states. Hear how artists and writers flocked to the area to create the rich cultural landscape of the Harlem Renaissance. See iconic sights, such as the Apollo Theatre, legendary Cotton Club, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Duke Ellington's former apartment. Visit some of Manhattan's oldest homes such as the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Lastly, listen to the beautiful sounds of the ARC Gospel Choir at their mid-week concert and be inspired by their powerful songs of praise.

Includes

Live commentary in your language of choice
Transportation to and from Times Square
Uplifting live gospel music experience by ARC Gospel Choir
Church service
Gratuities