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Duration: 4h
Location: Brooklyn, New York 11201, United States | Brooklyn, United States
Category: Tours & Sightseeing
Highlights:
Learning about the roots of American gospel culture
History & experiences from which gospel music emerged
Viewing gorgeous brownstones & churches in Brooklyn Heights
Stunning photo opportunities of the skyline from Brooklyn
Sounds of an uplifting, Grammy award-winning choir
Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Brooklyn Heights
Live narration
Description:
Take a stroll along the streets of charming and historic Brooklyn Heights and experience some of the music that helped to give the neighborhood its soul. This tour takes you on a journey to explore the roots of American gospel music and lets you hear some of the best singers in the world.
Your tour starts in front of the historic Trinity Church in lower Manhattan, and gives you an introduction to the culture of gospel. Hear how African-American oral traditions and religious experience evolved into the musical style we know today.
At the end of a quick subway ride, you move on to picturesque Brooklyn Heights. Here, you can see gorgeous historic brownstones, mansions, and churches, along with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline from the famous Brooklyn Promenade.
As you pass by Plymouth Church, listen to your guide explain the history of the Jubilee Singers, the a cappella group that performed there and helped put gospel music on the map. Learn about Charles A. Tindley and Thomas A. Dorsey, known as the father of black gospel music, and how this inspirational music influenced artists including Elvis Presley and the Beatles.
The last stop on your tour is at Brooklyn Tabernacle, a nondenominational church in the heart of the borough, to hear some of the best gospel in the world. Sit back and listen to the hymns of this multiracial, Grammy-winning choir, and understand why the group was asked to perform for President Obama himself.
Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book:
Children 4 and younger are complimentary.,
Maximum group size is 30 people.,
Tour runs rain or shine.,
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
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