Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour

Learn about African American gospel music

Enjoy a neighborhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets of greats like 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, and Striver’s 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.

Departure Location

In front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture [515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037]

Please Note

1. This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.

2. Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts.

3. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.

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• If you have the New York Pass, All-Inclusive Pass, or Explorer Pass, please make sure your passes are valid on the day of the tour.

> 1. Out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts.

> 2. It requires staying for the entire service at the church.

Departure Location

>- In front of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037. **MAP

Special Notes

• **Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.**Please note that once a tour is in progress we cannot delay the tour for late arrivals or interrupt the tour guide so that latecomers can track him or her down since this affects the experience of people who are present.

• Remember to dress for the day’s weather and wear comfortable walking shoes, as we will be on our feet for most of the tour. Additionally, out of respect for the congregation hosting us, please dress appropriately and refrain from wearing flip-flops, tank tops, or shorts.

• Feel free to bring a bottle of water and light snacks along if you’d like.

• We ask that all customers use the restroom ahead of time.

• Tours run rain or shine. However, we reserve the right to cancel tours under severe weather conditions such as hurricanes or snow.

• It is customary to tip your tour guide for good service and the amount is according to your discretion.

• During your visit, you may be videotaped or photographed by an Inside Out Tours employee or authorized guest. Your reservation serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.

• A friendly reminder that wearing masks is required on this tour.

Have any further questions, please check our **[FAQ](https://insideouttours.com/about-us/faq/)** page.

In case of questions regarding tour cancellations (please find the cancellation policy at the bottom) or in the event there is an emergency, please reply to this email or email us at [email protected].