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We invite you to attend a gospel Mass service on a lovely Sunday in Harlem. We’ll discover historic Harlem from every angle on this one-of-a-kind tour. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about this culturally rich Manhattan neighborhood that was home to such great African American figures as Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, W. E. B. Du Bois, Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, and Malcolm X. Take this fun bus tour of Harlem to gain a deep understanding of the neighborhood and its magnificent architecture and rich history. We’ll pass by iconic landmarks.
We’ll then enter one of the multitudes of churches with lively congregations that are vital to the community. You’ll be welcomed by a choir and submerged in the energy and fervor that emanates from their powerful songs. When all the voices of the gospel choir come together, something beautiful and transcendent happens.
We will need to take into consideration 1 hour travel time total.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Food Emporium & Amish Kitchen: 810 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (between 50th & 49th street)- Subway Take the C Train to 50th Street or take the 1 train to 50th Street
Itinerary
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1Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
St. John is the largest Cathedral in the world, meaning a church that is also the seat of a Bishop. It is one of the five largest church buildings in the world. We stop to look at some interesting art from the outside. It is a stunning site to see.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Columbia University (Pass by)
Columbia University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, ranked 7th overall in the US. It is located on an amazing campus. We will Pass by so you can have a little perspective of how beautiful and big it is.
Admission ticket free -
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Built-in 1765 for British military officer Roger Morris, this National Historic Landmark once served as headquarters for General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Morris-Jumel Mansion is where the play Hamilton was written!
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A faithful testament to early American architecture, it stands today as a tribute to its first owner’s many accomplishments. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary Treasury of the United States
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Strivers' Row (Pass by)
Two beautiful streets built by the most renowned architects in New York.
Admission ticket free -
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The church is subject to change.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Apollo Theater
This is an iconic performance space.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Harlem
More to see about Harlem
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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