A Day of Exploring Black Paris
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Paris, France
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Paris through the unique lens of its Black history and culture with this tour that highlights the city’s Black history and culture. Visit Black-owned businesses, stop at sights tied to influential Black residents, and explore the neighborhoods of Pigalle (Black Montmartre) and Chateau Rouge (Little Africa). Kick off with breakfast at the landmark café Les Deux Magots and end with lunch at one of the best African restaurants in Paris (own expense).
- A one-of-a-kind Black-centered itinerary for a new perspective on Paris
- Discover Black Parisian history and culture with an insider guide
- Breakfast at a landmark café and opt for lunch at an African restaurant
- A small-group experience for plenty of time to interact with your guide
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A focus on Black culture highlights a side of Paris many visitors miss—including the lunch of African cuisine.
What's Included
- BreakfastCroissant, bread with Poitou-Charentes butter, and choice of hot drink
- All Day Metro Pass
- LunchMeal at BMK Paris-Bamako is not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France
Les Deux Magots
End point
- 14 Rue de la Fidélité, 75010 Paris, France
BMK Paris-Bamako
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Les Deux Magots
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Bookstore Presence Africaine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Rhumerie
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pigalle
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Goutte-d'Or
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
BMK Paris-Bamako
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 129 reviews
Michelle_M, Apr 2026
5 stars – Absolutely unforgettable.
Our entire group was deeply moved by the Black Paris Tour. This experience opened our minds, hearts, and eyes in such a powerful way. We left feeling emotionally connected, inspired, and far more aware of the deep roots and beautiful presence of Black history and culture in Paris.
The tour gave us a meaningful understanding of how Paris has long been a place of refuge, belonging, and beauty for people of color and people from many backgrounds. We did not feel like outsiders looking in — we felt immersed, welcomed, safe, and truly connected to the people, places, and stories around us.
This tour is everything it says it is and more. From the history, to the markets, to the shopping, to the amazing food and sweet treats, every part of it was memorable. AfroNomadik Tours & Experiences deserves so much credit for creating something this special, and our guide was exceptional — not only knowledgeable, but deeply passionate and unforgettable.
I highly recommend this tour. If you are considering booking, do it. You will leave with a full heart and a whole new appreciation for Paris.
Jennifer_P, Feb 2026
Knight, our guide, was outstanding - patient, kind and deeply knowledgeable. We had an amazing experience learning about the African American literary icons who frequented the surrounding cafés, as well as the Black historical trailblazers who either visited or called Paris home. What made the tour even more memorable was Knight’s use of historical video footage and vintage photographs from Paris’ past, which truly enhanced the visual experience. This is a must-do tour that fully engages all five senses from beginning to end. Giving him much deserved flowers for the care and excellence Knight brought to our experience.
Willie_C, Feb 2026
I discovered so much that I didn't know about the black history and experience in Paris! This was my second visit to the city and this tour showed so much local life besides the usual tourist destinations in the city! The tour guide Knight is a walking encyclopedia of historical facts and knowledge! He is so laid back and very accommodating! He knows the city so well and the locals also know him! He greeted us with a smile and professionalism in the end we felt we had made a friend for life! Book this tour and ride the metro bus, the train, and walk to interesting areas and most of all learn as you take every moment in!
lovelyslimm85, Nov 2025
The tour was amazing and everything I read about. Knight was super knowledgeable and personable. If you’re in Paris you need to go on this exciting historical adventure!
Jihan_T, Nov 2025
Knight was an amazing tour guide. He also recommended good places to eat. There is alot of walking and stairs. You use public transportation to get around.
Diana_W, Oct 2025
Knight was an excellent tour guide. We truly enjoyed this immersive experience. We got to see parts of Paris normally you would not see and experience the culture and food. I highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Paris.
Melani_J, Oct 2025
This was an excellent tour hosted by Knight our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable regarding black history in Paris, from politics to entertainment.
This is a must do tour and don’t forget your comfortable walking shoes.
monique_h, Oct 2025
Our guide was knowledgeable and well traveled.
We visited several restaurants and his choices were fabulous with amazing historical content. He was well known in all communities which created a good vibe.
LOTS of walking. Please do not consider if you have any issues.
Listen to the guide! Do not film people without consent.
Knight was great🦋🦋🦋
Camille_B, Oct 2025
This is a fabulous WALKING tour that takes you through key historic neighborhoods. We walked, took the Metro and the bus. Our guide shared an astonishing trove of amazing back history with us. It was a highlight of our trip to Paris.
Jaimie_G, Oct 2025
The Black Paris Tour was an unbelievable experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. Our tour guide Knight really brought the black cultural experience to life for us, he was super knowledgeable, effortlessly sharing his insights with facts and vivid details. Although the tour was 6 hours, it didn't feel like it because it was well organized keeping you engaged the entire time. This is definitely a must do when you're in Paris.
Zach_T, Sep 2025
Very informative. Great Tour. You will see a lot of different sites and aspect of Black Paris life. Take this tour now!
Jessica_T, Sep 2025
A friend and I spent our first day in Paris on the “A Day in Black Paris” tour. Knight was our guide. He was so pleasant, thoughtful, knowledgeable, informative, and fun! I would love to bring others to Paris to come take the tour again. This was the best imaginable start to our trip!
Jonda_M, Sep 2025
This was a wonderful experience for me. I really enjoyed learning about the history and experiences of people of African descent living in Paris.
Traci_M, Aug 2025
Knight was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He also gracefully navigated a tour with some older travelers who were unaware of the amount of walking. He altered the planned trip to accommodate them while keeping the tour interesting for the rest of us. He was very kind and apologetic about the situation, which was not his fault. Be aware that there is a lot of walking a several metro trips that include stairs. He was great! I’d give him 10 stars! More than I expected.
Berlynda_H, Aug 2025
The tourist guy was the best I have experienced. He was very timely, detailed, and knowledgeable. He assissted those that were physically challenged. He made the experience remarkable. I have told everyone what a fantastic tour guide he was! Thank you for having a gifted young man to do this presentation.
Tamara_H, Aug 2025
Knight is an excellent guide. I really appreciated all of the knowledge that he shared on the tour. I learned more information about folks that I’d known and some new to me folks. I also appreciated the care that Knight shows for his guests. While it was a small, intimate group he checked in with us frequently about our comfort. This tour was absolutely a highlight of my trip! You will be in good hands with Knight.
Ashleigh_A, Aug 2025
Excellent tour. Learns so much and ate amazing food. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a day out in paris.
Karen_S, Aug 2025
Knight (or Chevalier in French) was our guide for the day, and let me tell you—he made Black Paris come alive! His knowledge, humor, and storytelling gave us so much more than a history lesson. He seamlessly connected the dots between early 1900s pioneers like Josephine Baker and Langston Hughes, post-WWII literary giants like Richard Wright and James Baldwin (their camaraderie and their feud!), and the global impact of change-makers like Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We kicked off the morning at the famous Les Deux Magots café, once frequented by Baldwin, Wright, and Hemingway. I met three wonderful sistas from Virginia and New Orleans over a simple yet delicious breakfast—Le Classique (croissant, bread, butter, hot drinks). I only had fruit since my hotel breakfast was hearty, but the vibe was everything!
From there, our journey wove through layers of Black history and culture:
🍹 La Rhumerie (since 1932) – plantains and stories of Joseph Louville, a Caribbean man from Martinique who founded it. It’s still run by his family today!
📚 Présence Africaine Bookstore – a cornerstone of Pan-Africanism, decolonization, and the Négritude movement.
🎓 Sorbonne University – where I learned about Anna Julia Cooper, the first Black woman to earn a doctorate there (1925). Born into slavery in North Carolina in 1858, she went from being enslaved to seeking higher education, earning her PhD in History and Romance Languages. Her dissertation examined France’s attitude toward slavery, and beyond her scholarship, she became an activist and educator who hosted soirées that brought together African, Caribbean, and African-American leaders and thinkers. A true force for change whose legacy still inspires.
🏠 14 Rue Monsieur le Prince – Richard Wright’s Paris apartment, marked with a plaque.
We wandered through Pigalle (Black Montmartre), once alive with jazz clubs, Josephine Baker’s cabaret, and Harlem Renaissance energy.
Later, in Château Rouge (Little Africa), I was immersed in vibrant markets, textiles, and design. At one shop, African Textiles, I learned the fabric of my dress was a “fake” Dutch wax print 😆—but the kind shopkeeper still said “Tu es belle!”
Knight also reminded us not to take pictures in Château Rouge, because while it’s vibrant and exciting for visitors, it’s first and foremost a neighborhood where people live, work, and shop. I appreciated his care in ensuring we respected the community—it made me experience the space more authentically.
Highlights included:
☕ Keur Coffee Shop – bridging Dakar and Paris with Senegalese design.
👗 Peulh Vagabond – stunning clothing, jewelry, and accessories by a designer whose clients include Beyoncé!
🍲 BMK Paris-Bamako – where we ended the day feasting on West African dishes from Mali and Senegal. The hibiscus mint drink? Heaven!
💡 What stood out most? Sharing the day with people who looked like me, spoke my language, and shared similar experiences. I’ve felt isolated at times not speaking French, but here I found community.
Knight called the 15th Arrondissement—where I stayed—“the ritzy part of town.” 😂 He was right—it’s safe, accessible, and the kindness I experienced when I got lost one night confirmed it. Paris, even in the unfamiliar, never made me feel unsafe.
This was more than a tour—it was a journey into belonging, resilience, and joy. If you ever come to Paris, do not miss this! 🙌🏾
ALICIA_L, Aug 2025
This tour provide informative information on Culture, important Afro history that left us with a Wow factor. The Guide was Amazing, The discussions that were had with other people on the tour was amazing. This tour is not only for people of Afro descent, but for anyone who wants to know what historical influence Americans have in Paris. This tour is definitely worth it and inspiring!
Ruby_H, Aug 2025
Excellent guide. This was a special trip for my husband whose father toured Paris as a Veteran in WW2 and wrote to his sweetheart who later became his wife. My husband read his love letters from Paris after his 95 year old mother passes away. Knight was very well versed on the history, culture and people of France. The pace of the tour was great and food delicious. The small group of 5 tourists from the US made for a lovely shared experience.
Vincent_N, Aug 2025
This was a wonderful tour. Knight, an exceptional man in every way, provided us with an illuminating amount of information about the different aspects of the African diaspora in Paris and showed many of us places we might otherwise have never seen. He was generous with his knowledge, his time, and with information about himself and his life in France. I also loved the incorporation of food, shopping, and public transportation into the tour. Highly recommend.
Yvette_C, Aug 2025
I absolutely loved this tour . Knight was great! I loved learning the history of black/african culture in Europe. We visited black owned businesses, learned how music played a part in bringing people together and ate at a really great African restaurant. Enjoyed this tour a lot
Patricia_H, Aug 2025
What an experience!
Our Tour Guide, Knight, was full of information & facts as we toured the various Black/African areas of Paris. We have traveled to Paris before but this trip opened our eyes & mind to view Paris differently.
TU Knight for your Knowledge.
Patricia_C, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Knight was exceptional. We learned a lot and had a great time. We highly recommend this tour.
Candice_R, Jul 2025
This was a fun, educational, thorough, well-paced tour. The time flies because you’re having fun! The guide is laid back and kind. Knight has curated the perfect mix of the historical and the contemporary. The selection of shops and cafes included on the tour were top tier! All beautiful, creative, well-designed, with quality items, as well as friendly and engaging owners.
Greta_F, Jul 2025
The Black Paris Tour is a MUST! Knight is the absolute best. Very insightful and knowledgeable. I learned so much on this tour. I hope he expands it and is able to be and show even more.
6y2fm22xq2, Jul 2025
Knight is a fantastic guide. The tour was rich, contextual at a good pace. I’ve been to Paris several times and this is one of the more insightful experiences I’ve had.
Kevin_J, Jul 2025
Whether you are a first time visitor or you have visited Paris multiple times, this tour offers a different an important perspective on the the impact of the African diaspora historically and on present-day Paris. The tour guide , Knight, is fantastic!!
neha_n, Jul 2025
Extraordinary . Thanks so very much for the depth and care involved . Very meaningful and incredibly necessary . Grateful
celeste_P, Jun 2025
This is a great experience! Knight is knowledgeable and kind! The group size was manageable and the day was well spent
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