What You Will Do
Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
1
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
10 minutes
(Exterior Visit) The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.
2
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
10 minutes
(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist
3
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
10 minutes
(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.
4
Abyssinian Baptist Church
10 minutes
(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.
5
Strivers' Row
20 minutes
View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.
6
Apollo Theater
15 minutes
(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.
7
Harlem
1 hour 20 minutes
Experience the service of a black congregation and enjoy and participate in the Gospel music with live musicians and choir sharing the joy of Gospel.
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