Tuesday Gospel Mass Tour in New York

The Tuesday gospel mass tour is the weekday version of the gospel experience in New York: every Tuesday afternoon you walk through the heart of Midtown with a live Italian-speaking guide and end with a real gospel service in a church, in the center of Manhattan. The meeting time is 5:00 PM and the tour ends inside the church at 8:00 PM. The price starts at $65 per person and is the right choice if you are not in New York on a Sunday, when the Harlem gospel tour takes place instead.

Below you’ll find everything you need before booking: how much the tour costs, what is included, what you see along the way, where the gospel mass takes place and how it differs from the Sunday Harlem tour.

How Much the Tuesday Gospel Mass Tour Costs and How to Book

The tour starts at $65 per person, while for children aged 3 to 12 the fare is $55. The price includes the guided walking tour of Midtown and entry to the guaranteed gospel mass. The tip for the guide, as is customary in America, is recommended but not included.

Book the Smart Way

Booking in advance secures your Italian-speaking guide and guaranteed entry to the Tuesday gospel service, one of the few chances to experience gospel in New York during the week. When you book with us you receive an automatic email confirmation that serves as your ticket, you get Italian assistance before and after the tour, and a physical office near Times Square where we can help you in person. To plan the rest of your stay, take a look at our guided New York tours.

What the Tuesday Gospel Mass Tour Includes

• Guided walk through Midtown with a live Italian-speaking guide for about 3 hours.
• Grand Central Terminal, one of the most cinematic stations in the city.
• New York Public Library and Bryant Park, in the heart of Manhattan.
• Gospel mass in Midtown, guaranteed, to close the route.

What You See on the Tuesday Gospel Mass Tour

The route starts at Bryant Park with its famous New York Public Library and continues inside the striking Grand Central Terminal, a film set for movies such as Men in Black and Madagascar. From here you walk along elegant Fifth Avenue, admiring the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, ending with entry to a typical gospel mass in the heart of Midtown.

The gospel mass is a true religious service, made of the engaging songs of the congregation rather than a professional choir: that is what makes it an authentic moment. It is an experience our founder Piero Armenti has been sharing with Italian travelers for years, the same first-hand knowledge of the city you find across our New York itineraries.

Tuesday or Sunday Gospel Tour: Which to Choose

This tour takes place on foot on Tuesday and the gospel mass is held in Midtown, right downtown: it is the more convenient choice if you are staying in Manhattan or are not in the city on a Sunday. If instead you want the most immersive experience in the neighborhood that symbolizes gospel, on Sunday morning there is the Sunday Harlem Gospel Tour, which takes you by coach bus through the churches and streets of Harlem. Two different ways to experience the same unforgettable moment.

What to Know Before You Book

• Meeting time: arrive 15 minutes early, as traffic and unexpected events can always happen.
• On foot: the tour takes place entirely on foot and the gospel mass is in Midtown, not in Harlem.
• Who it’s for: the tour is suitable for everyone, including families with children.
• Weather: the tour runs as scheduled in case of rain or snow.
• Cancellation: you can cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 48 hours before; last-minute requests are not accepted.

Terms and Conditions

The tour is fully cancellable and 100% refundable up to 48 hours before the selected date by emailing info@ilmioviaggioanewyork.com. After this deadline, or in case of a no-show, a 100% penalty of the price paid applies, with no refund or changes. In case of delay, illness or other personal unforeseen circumstances, even for just one participant, no refund is issued and a 100% penalty applies; when possible, at its own discretion and as a courtesy, the company may offer participation on another date or allow you to rejoin the group by taxi at your own expense. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be contacted within 12 hours of the service to arrange a rescheduling or a full refund; if contact cannot be made, a full refund is issued automatically. The itinerary may vary during holidays or special events. The tour remains active in case of rain or snow; in case of force majeure you will be contacted. The tip for the guide is not included and is recommended. The tour may be multilingual. The tour takes place entirely on foot and the gospel mass is held in Midtown. The company assumes no responsibility for any damage, accidents, personal injuries or loss of belongings during the tour.

Important

After booking you will receive an automatic email confirmation that serves as your ticket to join the tour. If you do not receive our confirmation email right away, check your promotions or spam folder as well: your provider’s automatic filters sometimes move it there. Remember that the tour takes place on foot and that the gospel mass is not held in Harlem but in Midtown.

Combine Other New York Tours

Want to see much more of the city? After the gospel you can add the Manhattan tour, to explore the heart of New York.

To discover the city beyond Manhattan there is the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn tour, among its most authentic boroughs.