Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress of rushing uptown on traditional Sunday mornings and embrace a Saturday that is brimming with uplifting gospel music, delectable food, and an enriching cultural experience that truly captures the essence of the neighborhood. Our journey kicks off at 10:00 am at the historic Mount Olivet Baptist Church, where you will be mesmerized by a one-hour concert filled with hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and the captivating rhythms that are the hallmark of Black gospel music, inviting you to lose yourself in its powerful and uplifting melodies. After the concert, we'll visit a charming restaurant on Lenox Avenue for brunch to enjoy Harlem's unique flavors and history, then explore Mount Morris Park and walk to the iconic Apollo Theater on 125th Street.

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   Mt Olivet Baptist Church

   1 hour

   The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements. This is the site for the gospel concert.

2. 2

   Marcus Garvey Memorial Park

   30 min

   A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   Will see it from afar, and learn about its history, and importance of it in Harlem history.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15 min

   one of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.

5. 5

   The Studio Museum in Harlem

   10 min

   Learn about the rich cultural history of the museum and see the construction of the new $125 million museum being built. Will also discuss the new Civil Rights Museum being built across the street from it. It will be the first Civil Rights Museum in New York City.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   We will look at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Statue.

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   Apollo Theater

   15 min

   The tour starts at the Apollo Theater with a brief conversation on the history of Harlem and the Apollo Theater.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The remaining time is for the walking time

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.