New York Contrasts and Gospel Mass Tour in Harlem

At a glance

New York Contrasts and Gospel Mass Tour in Harlem is a 6h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by REAL'S TOURS NYC INC. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle.

Quick facts

Duration

6h

Group

Small group, up to 13 travellers

Languages

Portuguese, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   This tour begins by heading to the west side highway - Manhattan's western sector, where you can see the Intrepid and the Trump Building complex, plus the Hudson River, which separates the states of New York and New Jersey.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

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

3. Stop 3 · 15m

   We will visit the exteriors of the legendary Apollo theater, musical stage where stars such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, the Jackson five and Celia Cruz debuted.

4. Stop 4

   We will continue the tour seeing Columbia University.

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   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 house of Doña Clara McBride Hale, known as Mother Hale.

6. Stop 6 · 15m

   We will move to the grave of General Ulysses S. Grant

7. Stop 7 · 45m

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

8. Stop 8 · 15m

   Continuing to Northeast Manhattan, we will reach the Bronx borough, where our next stop will be the Joker's Stairs.

9. Stop 9 · 15m

   Then we arrive in the Bronx borough where our first stop will be at Yankee Stadium, baseball temple.

10. Stop 10

    Then we'll go through civil court, courthouses and criminal court in the Bronx.

11. Stop 11 · 15m

    Our next stop will be the Big Pun mural.

12. Stop 12 · 15m

    We continue with the famous graffiti I Love The Bronx. Saying goodbye to the county of salsa, meringue and bachata, we will observe the graffiti of Amadou Diallo, Jonathan and / or Yadira.

13. Stop 13

    Cross the Bronx Whitestone Bridge into the borough of Queens

14. Stop 14

    We will observe the residential area of Malba.

15. Stop 15

    Following our tour, we will appreciate from the vehicle the printing press of the most important rotary in the United States

16. Stop 16

    We will pass the Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where the Mets stadium is also called CITIFIELD, the US Open national tennis center

17. Stop 17 · 20m

    Until you reach the next point of visit that will be the stainless steel globe (unisphere) where you can take unforgettable photos, scene of the movies “men in black, captain america, tomorrow land”

18. Stop 18 · 15m

    Then we will head to brooklyn County to visit the famous Williamsburg neighborhood where the Orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, known as the largest outside Israel, resides.

19. Stop 19 · 5m

    Option 1: Stay near the Manhattan Bridge, to cross the famous Brooklyn Bridge on your own.

20. Stop 20 · 5m

    Option 2: End at Mulberry St., in Chinatown, from where you can walk through the area or visit nearby sectors such as Little Italy, SoHo or Greenwich Village, among others.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions