Apollo Theater
Much more than a historic landmark, the Apollo Theater has launched careers such as those of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson, and many many more.
Let the Harlem Gospel on Wednesday Experience with Lunch tour tell you the story of a city that has had its hand in shaping an entire culture and show you the places that where that culture was raised such as Sugar Hill, the Apollo Theater, and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and listen to the Addicts Rehabilitation Center (ARC) Gospel Choir sing songs of worship all before stopping at a local restaurant and enjoying a good old fashioned "soul food" lunch.
Tour Highlights
- Sugar Hill
- Apollo Theater
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
- ARC Gospel Choir
- Harlem
Details
- Price includes tour, lunch and gospel service.
- Tour group meets at 8:45 a.m. for English speaking guests and 8:30 a.m. for non-English speaking guests.
- Tours run on Wednesdays.
- Tour begins at 690 Eighth Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets.
- Tour lasts approximately 5 hours.
- Church-appropriate dress is required. No shorts or tank tops are allowed and anyone not meeting the dress code will be restricted from participating.
- Cameras and video cameras are allowed and encouraged.
- The tour is appropriate for all ages.
- The tour can accommodate those with handicaps. Advanced preparation must be made and restrictions apply.
- Spanish speaking tour guide is available