easy
3-4 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels, requires only comfortable walking and standing.
Discover the spiritual and cultural heart of Harlem with a Sunday gospel service followed by a guided neighborhood tour. Experience soulful music and rich history in this vibrant NYC neighborhood.
$30 per person | 2h 30 minutes Duration I 9:30 AM Arrival
Experience the soulful essence of Harlem with the Sunday Walking Tour and Gospel in West Harlem. Join a local congregation for an inspiring worship service filled with uplifting gospel music, followed by a guided exploration of the neighborhood's rich history and stunning architecture. Immerse yourself in this unique cultural experience!
$30 per person
New York Pass, Go City, the Sightseeing Pass, and FreeStyle pass holders welcome.
Sunday Walking tour and Gospel In West Harlem is a traditional community Sunday worship service including inspirational gospel music.
Differences between Sunday Gospel in Harlem with Locals (Central Harlem) and, this tour, Sunday Walking tour and Gospel In West Harlem:
You must arrive at the meeting point by 9:30 AM to allow time to walk to the church and be seated by 9:40AM. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals so please keep this in mind as you make your travel plans UPTOWN to Harlem.
Harlem's congregations consider church worship and their church family an integral part of life and a source of weekly spiritual sustenance.
Sunday Walking tour and Gospel In West Harlem invites you to be a part of this experience by respectfully joining a local congregation for an hour of worship which includes inspirational gospel music.
After worship, learn the neighborhood's history in a short walking tour after the church service. (approximately 60 minutes; 11:30 am - 12:30pm)
Highlights:
-Guests are required to attend the FULL service and cannot leave during the worship
If there are no bookings available for Sunday Gospel, we invite you to book Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday in Harlem.
2 Hours 15 minutes
Early arrival ensures a good seat and an immersive experience during the gospel service.
The tour involves walking through Harlem’s streets, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Protect yourself from sun and stay hydrated during outdoor segments.
Maintain respectful conduct during the church service and neighborhood walk.
Harlem became a cultural hub during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, fostering an explosion of jazz, art, and literature.
Harlem’s community initiatives focus on preserving its historic architecture and promoting sustainable tourism.
Necessary for walking tours and outdoor exploration.
Protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor walking.
summer specific
Stay hydrated throughout the tour.
Capture memories and jot down interesting facts.