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Visit historic Harlem and be a witness to its ongoing Renaissance. Take a guided tour through Harlem's charming tree-lined streets and historic districts before attending a worship service in a local church, where you will experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music.

• Take a guided tour of historic Harlem.
• See the famous Apollo Theater and the Cotton Club.
• Attend a Sunday morning Gospel service.

Learn about Harlem, from its origins as a rural Dutch community to its transformation into a summer retreat for New York's most prominent families. Journey into the past, and see the African-American Mecca for writers and artists at the turn of the century. Hear about Harlem's troubled past during the 1960s and 1970s, and view its present day community beam with pride as it revels in Harlem's renaissance.

See famous sights and landmarks such as Columbia University, City College, Morningside Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row and the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sugar Hill, Duke Ellington's apartment, and the famous 125th street. Finally, you'll join a local congregation* for the Sunday worship service and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music!

If you are not available on Sunday, come and join us on our Wednesday Harlem Gospel tour!

*For many years we have developed relations with churches in Harlem and followed their congregations and choirs. For this reason, church stop may now take place in the north of Harlem or in the Bronx. This will in no case affect the content or the schedule of the tour.

• Tour runs every Sunday.
• Tours in English: departure at 9:30am.
• Tours in French, German, Italian, and Spanish: departure at 9:00am.
• Tour duration: about 4 hours.
• Tour duration may vary depending on the length of the church service.
• Departure point: 690 Eighth Avenue.
• Return point: Times Square area.
• Please come and exchange your voucher 24 hours before the tour at our boutique, and be at departure point at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

• Tour available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese based on the number of participants for each language.
• Tours can be run in two languages.
• Child fare is for children between the ages of 5 and 11.
• Children under the age of 5 not occupying a seat will not be charged.
• Out of respect for congregants, we ask you not to wear shorts, tank tops and flip flops.
• Cameras and camrecorders are not allowed inside the church.
• For wheelchair accessibility, please contact us at least 1 month in advance.
• Tour price does not include meals and beverages, optional gratuities, or hotel pick-up and drop-off.