Harlem Tour and Spanish Gospel Mass
Duration
4 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Discover Harlem’s rich history, culture, and artistic legacy
See iconic landmarks like the Cotton Club and Apollo Theater
Panoramic views of the Intrepid, Hudson River, and West Side Highway
Stroll through Harlem’s historic brownstones and Columbia University
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Experience Harlem like never before on a Spanish-language cultural tour that uncovers the neighborhood’s legacy as a powerhouse of history, music, and artistic revolution. Your journey begins along the scenic West Side Highway, where the imposing Intrepid aircraft carrier, the modern Trump Buildings, and the shimmering Hudson River set the tone. The route then immerses you in Harlem’s musical golden age with visits to the exteriors of the historic Cotton Club, cradle of jazz and blues, and the world-renowned Apollo Theater, whose stage launched icons such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and the Jackson Five.
The tour continues through the intellectual and residential soul of Upper Manhattan with a stop at Columbia University, followed by a walk through Harlem’s charming brownstones that reflect the neighborhood’s evolution and community pride, including the celebrated Mother Hale residence. You will then visit the impressive mausoleum of General Ulysses S. Grant, a landmark of national significance, before entering a local Baptist temple to experience an authentic gospel Mass filled with emotional chants and spiritual energy. This unforgettable exploration concludes at 59th Street in Midtown Manhattan, leaving you inspired by Harlem’s enduring vibrancy and cultural richness.
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Customer Reviews
Kristin
We recently did the Harlem spirituals Wednesday gospel tour with Peggy as our tour guide. She was a delightful, friendly, funny and informative guide who shared so much information about Harlem. The highlight was the gospel concert. I think it is one of the most enjoyable and uplifting tour experiences I have ever had. I highly recommend this tour!
Sandi
Smashing IT! I always can depend on the Harlem Spiritual Tours in NYC to give me that taste of my favorite parts of NYC. Whether you're a fist time visitor, a resident or returning visitor Harlem Spiritual Tours has something for everyone. It's a great way to the various 5 boroughs with excellent and extremely informed tour guides. My favorites tours that I will always be fond of are the Full Circle Boat Cruise, you'll see parts of Manhattan and the Bronx that you didn't realize existed. And how quickly you can get from the hustle fast walking chaotic of the city to complete calmness. I also really enjoyed the Gospel Church/Spanish Harlem/Sugar Hill Harlem Tours and meeting Franco the Great! Met some great people.
james
Just okay. A decently informative tour followed by a small but energetic church service. A Pentecostal service: organ, drums and individual “singing”, not what I would have called “Gospel”.
Kelly
This is a must use agency for exciting and unique tours. We actually experienced a hiccup, fault of Trip Advisor, but solved by Charles at the agency. When I say solved, I mean with kid gloves. Despite not having been given our paid tour information by Trip Advisor, Charles immediately went to work to re-book us, on a busy weekend day, and even personally accompanied our group all the way through our day until we were delivered back to out hotel! Now the Graffiti workshop...this was a top notch, authentic experience with a true, most charming, graffiti writer. We were secluded in a "yard" made to resemble a train yard. Wen, our writer, gave us an entertaining history of graffiti art, told us his own story and gave tips and pointers as our group did our own wall mural in spray cans. We had 7 adults and 4 teens in our group. We each added a piece to the wall and had a flippin' good time. If you've seen and done the usual tourist thing and want something grittier and cool...this is it! Harlem Spiritual Visions is our first stop for our next visit. Thanks Charles...you made it a fantastic choice.
John
What a wonderful insight into Harlem culminating in an amazing church service that we have never experienced before. Thank you so very much for the uplifting moments.