Quick Details
Reservations are Required
Schedule April to December | Sundays
Duration 3.5 – 4 hours (2 hours of tour and around 1.5 hours of service)
Departure Time 08.00 a.m. EST
Other Language Spanish & French (April to Sep; Oct to Jan)
Important Note Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts.
Learn about African American gospel music
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, 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.
Important Information
- This tour requires proof of vaccination.
- This tour is wheelchair-accessible.
- Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts.
- This Harlem gospel tour is included in the New York Pass and Explorer Pass. Please make sure your pass is valid on the day of the tour.
Meeting & End Points
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In front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture [515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037]
- The guide will be holding up a Red, Inside Out Tours Flag.
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Harlem Gospel Church
FAQs
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Click Book Now and date, select only the customer type that reflects the type of discount pass you possess. Please do not select Adult or Child. For example, if you are one adult NY PASS holder, select 1 for “New York Passes” and proceed with your booking with the pass number (below the QR code).
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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. Please email us here!
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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.
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Our tours run rain or shine. In the case of severe inclement weather, tours will be canceled and a full refund will be provided.
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Gratuities are accepted and greatly appreciated. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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Check out Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
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