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Harlem on Wednesday Tour

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Once New York's most fashionable neighborhood, Harlem has a fascinating story to tell. Take a guided bus tour of historic Harlem and witness the current Renaissance. Stroll through charming tree-lined streets in historic brownstone districts before attending a mid-week service in a local church to experience the Soul stirring power of Gospel music.

Highlights:

Morning Side Heights, Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row and Sugar Hill
Abyssinian Baptist Church and St. John the Divine
St. Nicholas Avenue, where Duke Ellington lived, and the famed 125th street
The Cotton Club and Apollo Theater
Sugar Hill
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Harlem USA
ARC Gospel Choir

Join us on a Wednesday morning in the Black capital of the world and take a guided bus tour and learn from the multilingual licensed tour guides who have a gift for storytelling. Let them captivate your imagination with their extensive knowledge on the history, cultural background and landmarks of Harlem...

Dutch settlers founded Harlem, a 5 1/2 square mile area north of Central Park, in 1658. For two centuries, it was essentially farmland where prominent New Yorkers had large country estates. Harlem was developed during the 1880's, when elevated railroads made the area accessible to downtown New Yorkers. These included residents of English, Dutch, and German descent. For thirty years, Harlem was New York's most fashionable neighborhood, boasting an opera house (founded by Oscar Hammerstein in 1889), a philharmonic orchestra, and a yacht club.

Central Harlem became a Black neighborhood between 1910 and 1920 when its real estate market collapsed, leaving scores of new apartment buildings empty. To find tenants, landlords opened up the area to African Americans, who were leaving the southern states in search of a better life. By 1914, Harlem's population reached 50,000, and between 1920 and 1930, the number quadrupled.

In the 1920's, Harlem became a mecca for Black artists, writers, and intellectuals, who launched the artistic and literary movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. Notable names included writer Langston Hughes, painter Aaron Douglas, and sculptor Augusta Savage.

The 20's and 30's were also the time when Harlem became the center of the city's nightlife. Legendary musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, and Bessie Smith lived and worked in Harlem and performed at nightspots such as the Cotton Club, the Savoy Ballroom, and the Apollo Theater.

In 1929, the Great Depression hit Harlem hard when 50% of the city's African Americans became unemployed. The period also saw the rise of leaders such as Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, and civil rights activist and politician Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

In the 1960's, Harlem's population declined due to social problems and the relocation of many Harlemites to other neighborhoods. In the 1970's, its housing stock deteriorated as landlords abandoned their properties.

The 1980's saw the beginning of a rebirth as a massive program of redevelopment began. Harlem became a major tourist attraction as travelers added it to their list of sightseeing "musts," flocking to its churches, nightclubs, restaurants, and museums.

Today, Harlem's present day community is brimming with pride and reveling in it's New Renaissance.

Then, join a local congregation for the mid-week Hour of Power worship service and experience the soul stirring power of Gospel music. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir and hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. ARC stands for Addicts Rehabilitation Center, the oldest drug-free treatment program center in New York State. The ARC Gospel choir was formed to help finance treatments for people in the community to recover from drugs. They are also the Gospel Singers in Kanya West's hit song.. 'Jesus Walks' ('Walk with Me') and they are original artists of that song.

After experiencing Harlem in the safety of one of our tours, you will have a new perspective and lasting memories. Come and witness this new renaissance, and see History being made!

Experience the Soul Stirring Power of Gospel Music

Stroll Through Charming Tree-Lined Streets

Experience the History of Harlem

Guides with extensive knowledge on the history, cultural background and landmarks of Harlem

Come and witness this new renaissance, and see History being made!

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Harlem on Wednesday Tour

Operating Times:

Wednesdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm : English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese; Meeting time: 8:45am (all languages)
Closed for all major Holidays if they fall on a Wednesday.

Reservation Notes:

Reservations are required. E-Ticket will contain complete details regarding this tour.

Duration:

4 hours

Booth Location:

690 Eighth Ave, New York, NY 10036 (between 43rd St. and 44th St.)

Nearest Intersection:

Eighth Ave and 43rd Street

Parking:

There is a parking garage in Times Square, just 2 blks from tour departure point.

Age Requirements:

Child Ticket: 5-11 years Children under 5 are free if not occupying a seat

Notes:

Reservations Are Necessary and must be made at least 2 days prior to desired tour date. Proper dress is required to attend the church service: no shorts or tank tops will be accepted. Improper dress will not be allowed to tour and no refunds given. With advance knowledge, wheelchair bound customers can be seated in the front row of the tour bus. Please inform customer service of your needs when reconfirming your reservation. A confirmation for the services booked must be printed and brought with you to exchange for a boarding ticket. Please call 48 hours in advance if you need to cancel. Call Customer Service for more information (details on eTicket). Guarantee Note: Due to the limited reserved seating and factors beyond the control of the operator, this product does not fall under the Trusted Tours and Attractions Guarantee program.