Sunday Gospel Service & Walking Tour in West Harlem
Connect with West Harlem's Sunday traditions and historic streets
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Guided tour, gospel service
Highlights
Explore West Harlem with a licensed tour guide who lives in Harlem, bringing a local perspective to your visit.
- Join a local congregation for Sunday worship and gospel music at a historic church
- Discover the history of the neighborhood and its houses of worship
- Admire turn-of-the-century architecture and row houses in a landmark historic neighborhood
Itinerary
You must arrive at the meeting point by 9:30 AM to allow time to walk to the church and be seated by 9:40AM. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals so please keep this in mind as you make your travel plans UPTOWN to Harlem.
Harlem's congregations consider church worship and their church family an integral part of life and a source of weekly spiritual sustenance.
Sunday Walking tour and Gospel In West Harlem invites you to be a part of this experience by respectfully joining a local congregation for an hour of worship which includes inspirational gospel music.
After worship, learn the neighborhood's history in a short walking tour after the church service. (approximately 60 minutes; 11:30 am - 12:30pm)
Important details
- Stay for the entire church service; leaving during worship is not allowed.
- Dress conservatively for a traditional Sunday service, with no short shorts or bare shoulders.
- Bring only a small backpack; large backpacks are not allowed.
- Do not take photographs, record video, or use recording devices during the church service.
- Arrive by 9:30 AM to allow time to walk to the church and be seated by 9:40 AM. Late arrivals may not be able to join once the group has departed.
Cancellation Policy
No refund if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance. If you use a pass and do not show up without prior cancellation, you'll be charged the full tour price.
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FAQs
No. Gratuities and church donations are optional and aren't included in the listed price. A donation of $5 per person to the church's offering basket during the service is suggested.
No. Transportation and pickup are not included or offered. Make your own way to the meeting point.
No. Masks are no longer required for the church visit.
Meeting details
In front of 700 St Nicholas Avenue, northeast corner of 145th Street & St Nicholas Avenue