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Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress of rushing uptown on traditional Sunday mornings and embrace a Saturday that is brimming with uplifting gospel music, delectable food, and an enriching cultural experience that truly captures the essence of the neighborhood.
Our journey kicks off at 10:00 am at the historic Mount Olivet Baptist Church, where you will be mesmerized by a one-hour concert filled with hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the captivating rhythms that are the hallmark of Black gospel music, inviting you to lose yourself in its powerful and uplifting melodies.
After the concert, we'll visit a charming restaurant on Lenox Avenue for brunch to enjoy Harlem's unique flavors and history, then explore Mount Morris Park and walk to the iconic Apollo Theater on 125th Street.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Itinerary
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The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements. This is the site for the gospel concert.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Will see it from afar, and learn about its history, and importance of it in Harlem history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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one of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Studio Museum in Harlem
Learn about the rich cultural history of the museum and see the construction of the new $125 million museum being built. Will also discuss the new Civil Rights Museum being built across the street from it. It will be the first Civil Rights Museum in New York City.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will look at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Statue.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Apollo Theater
The tour starts at the Apollo Theater with a brief conversation on the history of Harlem and the Apollo Theater.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The remaining time is for the walking time
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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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