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Harlem Gospel and Brunch Tour

Starting From From $105.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
4 Hours 3.96 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Welcome to Harlem
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Discover Harlem’s rich and diverse community, and experience the hand-clapping, foot-stomping, soulful rhythms of black gospel music filling the air. Get ready to participate in sermons and homilies given by Harlem’s most prominent ministers and choirs.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Go off the beaten track and see some of Harlem’s hidden treasures
  • Enjoy a delicious brunch and visit a popular black gospel service
  • See the landmarks like Hotel Theresa, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Apollo Theater, and more
  • Find out where Martin Luther King was almost assassinated in Harlem
  • Stroll across 125th Street, the heartbeat of Harlem
  • Access to the church or local community homilies (sermones) on the tour
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Our Sunday Harlem Gospel and Brunch Tour first starts at the Apollo Theater, explores the 125th Street area, and then carries through to Mount Morris Park Historic District area. Here, you will find a multitude of churches rich with history amongst where our prominent individuals made their homes. Some of the most well-known musicians and entertainers started their journeys here, and much of the music that began here is now immortalized in American pop culture for future generations to enjoy. Heading through uptown on a Sunday morning, you will hear and enjoy the sights and sounds of Harlem at its best. Hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the soulful rhythms of black gospel music fill the air. Participate in sermons and homilies given by Harlem’s most prominent. Celebrate with the world-famous congregational choirs of the Convent Avenue Baptist Church, United House of Prayer, Abyssinian Baptist Church, and the Roman Catholic Church of the Resurrection, whose renowned singers will have you jumping in your seat. Now that you have the feeling of the spiritual energy flowing through you, what about topping off your day with some of the area’s best-kept secrets? We’re talking fine dining at one of our local restaurants. Let Harlem’s finest culinary masters delight and tempt you with their authentic ethnic delights just for you! Our Harlem gospel brunch tour is truly a day well spent, both outdoors and indoors. This will be an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

New York City

Sightseeing at Mount Morris Park Historic District.

Continued

New York City

Sightseeing at Abyssinian Baptist Church.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Walking tour Entry to church service

Not Included

Transportation to or from the tour Gratuities for our hard-working guides We recommend budgeting for a small tip to show your appreciation for their knowledge and passion for sharing the Harlem Gospel and Brunch Tour in Harlem

What to Bring

Please wear comfortable walking shoes Bring an open mind and heart Camera, and a smile on your face

Restrictions

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

Meeting & Pickup

Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church, 15 Mt. Morris Park West, NYC

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business

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