Top 6 Morning Tours Around the World

1.Harlem Sunday Morning Gospel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 995 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Start at 9 a.m. in Times Square and ride north with a guide such as Alvin, Peggy, or Dwayne. See the Apollo Theater, Hamilton Heights, Sugar Hill, historic homes, and Harlem landmarks before attending a local gospel service. An optional soul food brunch is available.

“The church was the 5th largest in the world. Grant is buried by Columbia University and PT Barnum had a country home in Harlem. Duane was bilingual and did a great job with French and English passengers.”

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2.Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 869 reviews · 2 hours · from $126Top rated

Start at Milson Park Boatramp in Kirribilli for a beginner-friendly sunrise paddle with qualified guides. You’ll pass the Opera House, glide beneath the Harbour Bridge, enjoy LED-lit kayaks before dawn, and finish with a $20 breakfast credit at Flying Bear Café.

“Guides are super friendly, great excursion even for non experience.”

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3.Harlem Wednesday Morning Gospel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Start near Times Square at 9:00 am for a four-hour bus and walking tour of Harlem. Guides such as Dwayne, Alvin, Patty, and Peggy bring local stories to the route, which includes the Apollo Theater, Schomburg Center, residential streets, and a gospel service with the Harlem Gospel Acapella Choir.

“A great overview of the history of Harlem, and the choir was incredible. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to get a taste for Harlem. Our tour guide was also amazing and made this tour lots of fun”

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4.New Orleans: Creole Queen Weekend Morning Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 139 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44Best value

Board the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen at the Riverwalk and spend 90 minutes on the Mississippi with live jazz from the Muddy Mississippi Band. Choose the cruise alone or add a Creole brunch of gumbo, shrimp and grits, biscuits, bacon, bread pudding, and more.

“nice tour and band were superb it would have been nice to have a tour guide point out some of the land marks and history of the area, otherwise very good”

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5.Sydney Sunrise Private Kayak – Opera House & Harbour Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Meet Desmond or another Sydney Kayak Tours guide at Lavender Bay for a gentle two-hour sunrise paddle. You’ll learn basic strokes, stay in sheltered water, and stop for photographs near the Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, and Opera House.

“The guide was so lovely and friendly. And the views were amazing”

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6.Romantic Sunrise Boat with Live Banaras Gharana Classical music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $57

Meet at BrijRama Palace at 5:00 am for a two-hour Ganges boat ride with live Banaras Gharana classical music. You’ll pass eight important ghats, from Assi to Panchganga, with tea, water, a licensed guide, and a group capped at 10 people. Aman may be your guide.

“Aman is a fabulous guide and trip planner. Highly recommend his tours and the in depth knowledge of the place and history around the same.”

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