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Harlem Spirituals

690 8th Avenue 2nd floor, New York City, NY 10036
1212 391 0900
Ranked #137 of 224 tours in New York City
3.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Owner description: For over twenty years, the Harlem Spirituals-New York Visions Travel Group, has created unique programs of cultural value that capture the excitement... more » Owner description: For over twenty years, the Harlem Spirituals-New York Visions Travel Group, has created unique programs of cultural value that capture the excitement and flavor of New York. Long a leader in the specialty tour and travel industry, we believe that tourism, when planned with respect and sensitivity, can empower a community and preserve its cultural traditions and historical sights. Our Harlem Spirituals Gospel and Jazz tours guarantee make you a part of a unique experience. Our New York Visions Tours take you off the beaten path to the multi-ethnic neighborhoods of Manhattan, The Bronx and Brooklyn by allowing you to walk the streets, soak in the local flavor, and experience the diversity of New York. Tours are offered year round in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish on board deluxe motor coaches. We offer group and individual packages, transfers, Broadway shows, and personalized land services that let us help you plan your stay from start to finish. « less
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Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We were born & raised in Yonkers yet did not know most of the background Robert told us on our tour of Harlem. Our guide was well educated and informed about local history, geography, folklore and current and past facts of the area the bus took us through. Right from Mid-Manhattan, through Hell's-Kitchen, up to and including Harlem he uncovered... More

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Great Neck, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

would have also liked a stop at the appollo theater rather than a drive by. lunch was delicious but the long buffet line made it feel rushed when we finally sat down with the food.

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Israel
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We joined the Wednesday tour, the tour was a good one the problem was to set your expectations. We though we are going to walk Harlem streets and then join a service. The tour is a bus tour where they point the NYC main monuments, then we attended the gospel query which on Wednesdays is for tourists and that is... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

We went to Harlem on the tour on Xmas Day.. We will never forget this experience. The Church Service, the Tour & The Cotton Club, WOW what a Christmas Day, Thanks to Harlem Spirituals.. A BIG thank-you to our Guide Robert who was just Fantastic..

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Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

The tour was ok and the guide was also genuine and knowledgeable, however we did not get to stay for the church service and while the church was definitely gospel, it was very small, hence it left something to be desired. Additionally, the Cotton Club was a joke and it is not the original Cotton Club. Again, it was ok... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

I took the Harlem Gospel + Bronx tour with my family who was visiting NYC from France for the first time. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and both tours were really interesting and entertaining. Especially the gospel choir at the church that was a real blast. I also recommand the Bronx tour for people interested in something original and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

Harlem Spirituals offers numerous tours. My group decided to go on the Jazz Tour through Harlem. We choose this tour because we wanted a fun night out for our employees and that is exactly what we got! We all meet in front of Harlem Spirituals headquarters and from there got on the bus. The bus was beyond what I was... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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Had a wonderful time on the Harlem Spirituals tour, when my folks came over from Italy in August. Originally we had booked the tour for the weekend of Hurricane Irene. The people at Harlem Spirituals were great in re-scheduling our tour. My parents didn't know what to expect, and neither did my kids, since I typically would have taken them... More

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BRITISH COLUMBIA
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

the guide who led the tour was very informative and the trip was a success till we reached the Baptist church in Harlem....we were told to quickly take a seat as it would be crowded....we were seated directly one pew back from a full drum set...directly in front of that was a giant organ...........both were played full voume with great... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011

Booked the Gospel Tour with Harlem Spirituals with my 2 girlfriends! had a wonderful time! Bus was confortable, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of anecdotes - really knew what he was talking about - we passed through a lot of points of interest and made us want to see even more. The church experience was definitely something!... More

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