Harlem: Sunday Gospel Service with Locals

    3.8 / 5

    78 Reviews

    Harlem: Sunday Gospel Service with Locals

    3.8

    78 Reviews

    From US$ 25 per person

    Sunday Gospel in Harlem invites you to be a part of this custom by respectfully joining a local church family for an hour of worship including gospel.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    COVID-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 2 hours
    Starting time 9:15 AM
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Learn about the history of neighborhood and houses of worship
    • Join the local congregation for worship and gospel
    • See former residences of some of Harlem’s notable residents associated with the Harlem Renaissance
    Full description
    Discover an iconic scene often captured in film and photographs, beautifully dressed women with impressive hats in Harlem heading to church for Sunday worship. But, see more than fashion or a show, Harlem congregants consider church worship and church family an integral part of life and a source of weekly spiritual sustenance. Sunday Gospel in Harlem invites you to be a part of this custom by respectfully joining a local church family for an hour of worship including gospel. Learn neighborhood history and importance of houses of worship. Visit a local church and participate in gospel worship with parishioners. Enjoy a sense of community and cameraderie. See former residences of some of Harlem's notable residents associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
    Includes
    • Guided tour by licensed tour guide and Harlem resident
    • Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)
    • Contribution to the church’s offering plate
    COVID-19 precautions

    Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • Customers are required to bring and wear masks
    • Customers must fill out a travel information form

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    Meeting point

    Please meet the tour guide at the corner of W 116th Street and Lenox Avenue (Malcolm X Blvd.) in front of the Fallas Store

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    Important information

    Not allowed

    • Shorts
    • Cameras
    • Luggage or large bags
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    3.8 / 5

    based on 78 reviews

    Review summary

    • Service
      4.0 / 5
    • Organization
      4.1 / 5
    • Value for money
      3.6 / 5
    • Safety
      4.4 / 5
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    ESSENTIAL

    It is a mandatory visit when you travel to New York, the gospel mass is exciting, and it is quite long, so you can get a good idea about this tradition. You do it with the locals, which is more authentic. Also, after mass they take you around the neighborhood to explain the most essential of Harlem. I recommend visiting the neighborhood in a group, we were alone last year and we didn't have the same experience.

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    20 August 2019

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    Reviewed by Anonymous – Spain

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    well done, made the maximum out of this short but rathspecial program

    It’s a bit unfortunate and awkward that this church service has become a tourist program and one cannot just attend without being part of one of the many organised hordes. Having said this, we were really pleased by the way our visit was organised and conducted by this team... George was a great guide and we spent a wonderful 2,5 hours in Harlem (where we actually stayed for a whole week)

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    14 August 2019

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    Reviewed by Zoltan – Belgium

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    Very interesting, positive experience

    Interesting and positive experience perhaps a little too touristy but still retains its charm. Also liked by the guys who were certainly not likely to attend a mass in New York! I was a little anxious about the area that is not well known but we did not find any kind of problem. I recommend it.

    7 January 2018

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    Reviewed by Gabriella – Italy

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    Harlem One Stop Cultural Tours

    Product ID: 83253