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Important Information
- Some tours are not included in certain passes, please check the Pass you purchased while making a reservation.
- A credit card is required to hold the reservation, you will not be charged unless you don’t show up or the pass is invalid on the tour date.
- Guests who cancel the tour less than 48 hours before the tour departure date will also be charged.
Cancellation Policy
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- Cancellation requests made less than 48 hours before the departure date are not accepted.
- All requests must be in writing and received by us via email (simply reply to the confirmation email, or send the email to sales@insideouttours.com).
Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour - In French, Spanish & English
New York Pass | Explorer Pass by Go City | All-Inclusive Pass by Go City | Sightseeing Flex Pass | CSA Tickets
Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music
- Explore the streets of greats like Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Striver’s Row, Hotel Theresa, and much more.
- After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.
Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts.
Tour Details
- French – Sunday at 7:30 am
- Spanish – Sunday at 7:45 am
- English – Sunday at 7:30 am or 7:45 am
- Duration: 3.5 – 4 Hours
- In front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture [515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037] MAP
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Where is the endpoint?
- It depends on the church we visit, usually, it’s a few blocks away from Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building
Can I cancel or reschedule my reservation?
- Cancellations made with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice will receive the opportunity to reschedule. All requests must be put in writing and received by us. sales@insideouttours.com
Secrets of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Walking Tour in English
Explorer Pass by Go City | CSA Tickets
Learn about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and Enjoy gorgeous and panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor.
- Discover the secrets of the origin, design, and construction of this iconic American destination.
- Hear the stories of the immigrants who arrived through Ellis Island after an uncertain and perilous journey.
- Enjoy gorgeous and panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor.
The ferry ticket is not included! Click FAQ below for details.
Tour Details
- April – September: Wed & Sat at 8:30 a.m.
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Meet your guide in front of the front gate of Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park. (DO NOT join the ferry line without the guide and the group)
This tour is NOT included in New York Pass, All-Inclusive Pass by Go City, and Sightseeing Flex Pass.
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Where is the endpoint?
- Ellis Island
When reserving your tour with Explorer Pass or CSA tickets:
- The ferry ticket is not included, you’ll need a ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to get to this tour.
How can I get ferry tickets (Please pay attention to your ticket type)?
- If you are a Go City Explorer Pass Holder, you can
- use one more attraction from your Explorer Pass (click here to Go City Website). A heads up that reserving a ferry ticket using Explorer Pass is required by the ferry company and Go City. Please make sure there are at least 2 available attractions on your pass on the day of the tour (one is for the tour, and another one is for the ferry). You need to show both your ferry confirmation ID and Explorer Pass QR code to the ferry check-in staff to board – You don’t need to go to the ticket booth for exchanging paper tickets. Also, access to the Pedestal and Crown of the Statue of Liberty is not included with your pass.
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- if you don’t want to use an additional attraction on your Explorer Pass for the ferry, we strongly recommend you purchase your ferry ticket directly from Statue Cruises online in advance. Please select New York and 9 am departure.
- Sightseeing Day Pass and CSA Tickets holders
- Use your Day Pass as the ferry ticket (click here to Sightseeing Day Pass Website and follow the instructions).
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- You need to purchase the ferry ticket in advance directly from Statue Cruises as it may sell out on the day of the tour** online**. Please select New York and 9 am departure.
Why is the earliest ferry departure is 9 am, but the tour starts at 8:30 am?
- Our tour starts before boarding at the front gate of Castle Clinton in Battery Park.
- It needs time for customers to check in with the tour guide and the ferry company requires all passengers to go through the airport-style security check.
- Please DO NOT join the ferry line without the tour guide.
Can I cancel or reschedule my reservation?
- Cancellations made with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice will receive the opportunity to reschedule. All requests must be put in writing and received by us. sales@insideouttours.com
What if I am running late?
- Once a tour has started we cannot delay for late arrivals or interrupt a tour guide so that latecomers may find them, as this adversely affects the tour experience for others. Please call 800-258-7359 and we will try our best to direct you to the next destination on the tour.