Soul of Harlem: Harlem History, Music & Gospel Experience

Discover Harlem, one of New York City’s most culturally significant neighborhoods, through its music, history, and people. Walk the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other Harlem Renaissance legends helped put American music on the world stage. Stop outside the Apollo Theater, the legendary Harlem landmark where generations of artists have performed and where Harlem’s musical legacy continues today. Learn how Harlem evolved over nearly 400 years through changing communities, cultural movements, and historic events. Discover the stories behind Harlem’s churches, theaters, homes, restaurants, and the people who shaped this iconic neighborhood. Join us uptown for a memorable Harlem walking tour filled with history, culture, and local stories. Sunday Gospel Experience Option: On Sundays, enjoy a shorter Harlem history walking tour through another area of the neighborhood, followed by an authentic gospel experience at a local Baptist church connected to the community.