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Harlem Spirituals - Jazz and Gospel Tours

Learn about Harlem, it’s start as a rural Dutch community, it’s transformation into a summer retreat for New York’s most prominent families, how it then became a Mecca for African American writers and artists at the turn of the century, to it’s troubled past during the 1960’s and 1970’s and it’s present day community brimming with pride and reveling in it’s new renaissance.

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The Harlem Spirituals Gospel tours take visitors inside a number of well-known vibrant churches to experience the reality of gospel music in a traditional setting. On our Evening and Jazz tours, you can witness the rebirth of a new and versatile jazz scene as living legends take the " A train " once again.

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Harlem Gospel Tour - Sunday Only

Visit historic Harlem and witness the current Renaissance. Stroll through charming tree-lined streets in historic districts before attending a worship service in a local church to experience the soul stirring power of Gospel music. You may choose to top your morning with a lively "Gospel brunch" at a local restaurant.

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Harlem Gospel Tour - Sunday

Duration:
4 Hours

January to December
Sundays Only 9:30AM to 1:30PM

Adult	$55.00
Child (5-11)	$39.00

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Harlem Gospel Tour with Gospel Brunch - Sunday Only

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Harlem Gospel Tour with Brunch - Sunday

Duration:
5 Hours

January to December
Sundays Only: 9:30AM to 3:00PM

Adult Holiday Rate (Dec 23rd- 30th)	$99.00
Adult	$95.00
Child (5-11)	$75.00

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Harlem Gospel Tour - Wednesday Only

Once New York's most fashionable neighborhood, Harlem has a fascinating story to tell. Stroll through the lovely and elegant enclave, Sugar Hill, where famous musicians like Duke Ellington once lived. See the legendary Apollo Theater and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC gospel choir during our mid-week hour of power and hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. Optional to end the morning with a delicious Soul Food lunch.

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Harlem Gospel Tour - Wednesday

Duration:
4 Hours

January to December
Wednesdays Only: 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Adult	$55.00
Child (5-11)	$39.00

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Harlem Gospel Tour with Lunch - Wednesday Only

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Harlem Gospel Tour with Lunch - Wednesday

Duration:
4-5 Hours

January to December
Wednesdays Only: 9:30AM to 2:30PM

Adult	$90.00
Child (5-11)	$70.00

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Soul Food and Jazz Tour- Evening Tour

Come and relive the high-stepping, fun-loving nights of the 1920's! Tour the neighborhood with one of our professional city guides and learn about Harlem's role in the history of jazz and the roles of its noted jazz musicians in giving New York its musical edge. Enjoy the easy-going, convivial atmosphere as you mingle freely with the locals and experience the shared essence of Harlem. So forget the A Train. Join us for a great night out in Harlem.

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Harlem Soul Food and Jazz Tour - Night

Duration:
5 Hours

January to December
Monday, Thursday and Saturday 7:00PM -12 Midnight

Adult	$125.00
Child (5-11)	$125.00

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Tour Start Locations

Only groups of ten or more can be picked up from their hotel within Manhattan at no additional charge. Individuals please meet at our ticket office located at 690 8th Avenue between 43rd & 44th Street.

Complimentary drop-offs are offered on all late night tours and most daytime tours from uptown, down to 34th Street. The drop-offs are made along Columbus Avenue, Broadway, and Seventh Avenue.

Proper dress is required to attend the church service: no shorts or tank tops will be accepted. We reserve the right to refuse service to clients improperly dressed and will not refund (partially or full) for the tour.

• Meeting time: minimum 15 prior to tour departure time
• Reservations are required
• Prepayment is required
• Child rates apply to children 5 to 11 years old.
• Children 4 years old and younger not occupying a seat will not be charged.

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Harlem Spirituals is a premier New York City Sightseeing provider. All tours have been carefully designed to show you, our guest, all that New York has to offer. For the past 20 years, groups and individuals have enjoyed a multitude of creative programs that capture the essence, excitement and flavor of this great city. Attention to detail is what differentiates us from the rest. Allow us to be your escort through the WORLD’S CAPITAL!

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions:

What do the tours include?
All tours include a guided visit of the various neighborhoods, and a stroll through one or more of the residential or commercial areas. Each tour focuses on the history and development of the area visited as well as life today.

Some tours also cover specific topics or musical genre;the Gospel tours cover the origins of Gospel as well as the Black Church in America; the Jazz Tour covers Jazz history...

Where do the tours start from?
Our tours depart from our ticket office located at 690 Eighth Avenue between 43rd & 44th Street. We meet 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

Is Harlem Spirituals accessible by public transportation?
Since we are centrally located our offices are easily accessible.
Subway: 1, 9, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, R to Times Square/42nd Street station
Or take the F, B, D, or Q to 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue and walk 2 blocks
Buses: M104, M10 to 42nd Street

How many churches are included on the Gospel Tours?
Only one church is included.

What is the difference between our Sunday Gospel tour and the Wednesday Gospel tour?
The Sunday gospel tour includes a visit to a local church and visitors take part in a traditional Sunday service for about an hour to an hour and a half. The Wednesday tours include the "Hour of Power Gospel Service," a collaboration between Harlem Spirituals and The Addicts Rehabilitation Center featuring the talented ARC Gospel choir.

Do the tours include walking?
We invite our guests to take walks through the neighborhoods we visit. The average walk is about 15 minutes.

Are the tours safe?
Yes, the tours are very safe. As in any city, we suggest taking a tour first to get acquainted with the neighborhoods.

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What is "Soul Food"?
Soul Food is traditional African American cuisine that originated in the South in the United States. Today it has become a highly sought after cuisine. It consists of spicy ribs, collard greens, fried fish and chicken, freshly cooked corn bread, and a few side dishes like black eye peas, okra, or macaroni and cheese to mention a few.

Do you do pick-ups from hotels?
Only groups of ten or more can be picked up from their hotel within Manhattan at no additional charge. Individuals meet at our ticket office located at 690 8th Avenue between 43rd & 44th Street.

Do you offer complimentary drop-offs?
Yes. Complimentary drop-offs are offered on all late night tours and most daytime tours from uptown, down to 34th Street. The drop-offs are made along Columbus Avenue, Broadway, and Seventh Avenue.

Does Harlem Spirituals have handicapped seating?
With advance knowledge, wheelchair bound customers can be seated in the front row of the tour bus with their wheelchairs folded away in the luggage compartment of the bus. It is mandatory that someone accompany customers with special needs. A maximum of one person in a wheelchair can be accommodated per bus. Private services with wheelchair accessible transportation is available.

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