What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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
1
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
15 minutes
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.
2
Columbia University
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.
3
Morris-Jumel Mansion
20 minutes
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!
4
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
20 minutes
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
5
Strivers' Row
Two beautiful streets built by the most renowned architects in New York.
6
Mt Olivet Baptist Church
1 hour
The church is subject to change.
7
Apollo Theater
15 minutes
This is an iconic performance space.
8
Harlem
2 hours
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