Harlem Tour and Spanish Gospel Mass

West 49th Street 325, New York, 10019

Harlem Spanish Tour! Explore NYC's culture, Apollo Theater, Cotton Club, and experience an authentic Sunday Gospel Mass.

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Duration 4 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Group size

1–13 travelers

Full description

Discover Harlem, one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods, on a Spanish tour that reveals its history, culture and enormous influence on New York art. We begin the tour of the West Side Highway appreciating the Intrepid aircraft carrier, the Trump Buildings and the Hudson River. We will visit the exteriors of the legendary Cotton Club, scene of great jazz and blues figures, and then the legendary Apollo Theater, where artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and the Jackson Five debuted. We will continue to Columbia University and walk through the picturesque Harlem homes to get an up-close look at its historical evolution, including the famous Mother Hale home. Then we will visit the tomb of General Ulysses S. Grant before entering a Baptist temple to live an authentic gospel Mass with its traditional chants. We will finish the tour at 59th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

Itinerary

This tour begins by heading to the West Side Highway in Manhattan’s West Side, where you can see the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, the Trump Building Complex and the Hudson River, which separates the states of New York and New Jersey.

We will visit the exteriors of the Cotton Club, famous for being the scene of great jazz and blues artists

Then we will head to the legendary Apollo theater, where stars like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, the Jackson Five and Celia Cruz debuted.

The visit continues with the exteriors of the famous Columbia University.

We will walk through the picturesque houses of Harlem knowing their history very closely to understand how this neighborhood went from austerity to poverty

Approaching the famous home of Mrs. Clara McBride Hale, known as Mother Hale.

We will move to the grave of Ulysses S. Grant who was a prominent Union general in the Civil War and a key player in the victory against the Confederacy. He became the 18th president of the United States, pushing for Reconstruction and defending civil rights. He is recognized as an essential figure in the political and military history of the country.

We will enter one of the Baptist temples, where you can enjoy the traditional gospel Mass with its chants and customs

This tour ends at 59th Street (Midtown Manhattan).

What’s included

Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board

Not included

  • Meals
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

West 49th Street 325, New York, 10019

Don’t forget

Not suitable for petsInfants must not sit on lapsNot wheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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