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Visit Harlem, the ethnically diverse borough of New York, on a Wednesday-morning guided tour. On your tour through one of New York City's most vital neighborhoods, you'll hear stories from Harlem's fascinating history and see its famous sights. You will attend our Holiday Gospel Concert and hear the acapella sounds of the amazing Harlem Gospel Ensemble.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Near Times Square on Eighth Avenue
Itinerary
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1Harlem
Neighborhood covering the north section of Manhattan Island.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
National research library dedicated to documenting the experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Apollo Theater
The symbol of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the Apollo is still the place to perform in Harlem.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The history of the neighborhood of Sugar Hill in Manhattan is closely tied to the larger story of Harlem and African-American culture in New York City. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sugar Hill experienced a significant demographic shift as affluent African-American families moved into the area.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- Are the tours wheelchair friendly?
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- Are the tours wheelchair friendly?
- For passengers with no mobility or a non foldable wheelchairs we recommend giving at least 3 weeks notice so that we can secure a coach with a wheelchair lift.
- Guests are invited to take walks through the neighborhoods visited. The average walk is about 15 minutes.
- What is "Soul Food"
- Church services may be held in the Bronx, however the tour will still cover the Harlem itinerary
- Wheelchair lifts are 49" X 28" and can carry a maximum weight limit of 700lbs. We kindly ask that you submit the dimensions and model of the chair as our lift may not be able to accommodate scooters and other large sized electric chairs. A maximum of one person in a wheelchair can be accommodated per bus.
- Many of the churches that we visit have steps. In order to accommodate their wheelchair bound congregation members churches use portable mobility ramps.
- Masks are mandatory inside the church.
- With advance notice, wheelchair bound customers with some mobility can be accommodated in the front rows of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs to assist them onto the coach.
- Do the tours include walking?
- Private tours are available with accessible ramp transportation.
- Shorts and tank tops are not allowed to be worn on this tour. Harlem Spirituals Inc. reserves the right to refuse clients improperly dressed and will not refund the service
- Soul Food is traditional African American cuisine that originated in the South in the United States. Today it has become a highly sought after cuisine. It consists of spicy ribs, collard greens, fried fish and chicken, freshly cooked corn bread, and a few side dishes like black eye peas, okra, or macaroni and cheese to mention a few.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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