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4.4 / 5 from 291 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.4 / 5 · 291 reviews
About this tour
Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets walked by greats such as Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Strivers’ Row, Hotel Theresa and much more. After the neighborhood tour, you also have a chance to enjoy a gospel performance at a service in a local church.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037. The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 10 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
(Exterior Visit) The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.(10 min)
- 2
(Exterior Visit) Home of the first Works Project Administration commissioned work awarded to an African American artist(10 min)
- 3
(Exterior Visit) Mother Zion has played a critical role in every aspect of African-American life during early New York City history.(10 min)
- 4
(Exterior Visit) Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States.(10 min)
- 5
View beautiful historic homes built by David H. King Jr., who also built the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building.(20 min)
- 6
(Exterior Visit) Re-opened to both black and white audiences in 1934 as the Apollo Theater catering mostly to Harlem’s black community.(15 min)
- 7
Experience the service of a black congregation and enjoy and participate in the Gospel music with live musicians and choir sharing the joy of Gospel.(1 hr 20 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual. Part of this tour will take place inside a church. Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops and shorts
- Visiting the church requires the proof of vaccination and wearing a mask.
- Customers require staying for the entire church service (usually 1.15 - 1.3 hours)
Included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
The nearest accessible public restroom to Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037 is Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, NYPL, New York, about 10 m away.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, NYPL · about 10 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (library)
Sunday: Closed, Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- Meet in front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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