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Black History Tour of South LA
5.0
22 Ratings
Los Angeles
Explore South LA’s rich Black history on a 3-hour guided tour. Discover iconic landmarks, support local businesses, and immerse in the community’s vibrant culture.
Explore South LA’s rich Black history on a 3-hour guided tour. Discover iconic landmarks, support local businesses, and immerse in the community’s vibrant culture.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza - We will be cruising Crenshaw Blvd. to see historic buildings and organizations in the heart of black Los Angeles.
- Leimert Park Village - We will be cruising through Leimert Park Village to view the “Black Greenwich Village”
- Los Angeles - We will be cruising through Historic West Adams, Los Angeles, to see…
- Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza - We will be cruising Crenshaw Blvd. to see historic buildings and organizations in the heart of black Los Angeles.
- Leimert Park Village - We will be cruising through Leimert Park Village to view the “Black Greenwich Village”
- Los Angeles - We will be cruising through Historic West Adams, Los Angeles, to see historic homes and the history of influential black Angelenos.
- Dunbar Hotel - We will be cruising down the historic Central Avenue Corridor to get a glimpse into historic places and stories about the jazz district.
- Los Angeles - We will be cruising through View Park to catch the beautiful city views and grand architecture of this historic neighborhood.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Join a 4-hour guided car tour exploring the iconic landmarks of South LA, including Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, View Park, West Adams, and Historic Central Ave. Discover the rich historical roots of each neighborhood, from the artistic hub of Leimert Park to the architectural beauty of View Park.
Our guides share often-overlooked stories of…
Join a 4-hour guided car tour exploring the iconic landmarks of South LA, including Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, View Park, West Adams, and Historic Central Ave. Discover the rich historical roots of each neighborhood, from the artistic hub of Leimert Park to the architectural beauty of View Park.
Our guides share often-overlooked stories of black Los Angeles history, connecting them to the broader narrative of the city. This educational and immersive tour encourages appreciation for the black community’s contributions by supporting local businesses and community initiatives. Experience an impactful blend of education, entertainment, and community engagement, leaving a positive legacy in South Los Angeles.
- Not recommended for travelers with cold or flu
Location
3860 Crenshaw Blvd
Crenshaw Boulevard
Please meet us at the Crenshaw Square building, 3860 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Our office is located in the inside courtyard, directly behind Earle's. Kindly arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(22 Ratings)
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Happiness29224723609
Jan 12, 2025
Great for L.A. natives and visitors alike - I was born in Hyde Park, lived in Inglewood for the first 9 years of my life so one might be surprised to know that I had a LOT to learn about my home town. This tour was absolutely fabulous, comprehensive and fun.
I highly recommend this for LA natives and visitors alike.
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Jamilahm2025
Jan 5, 2025
A true gem, labor of love and must do tour! - Let me say (with my whole heart) fully + truly, that my tour with Janae was so intentional, informative, inspiring and powerful! My SIL(ove) and I went on the tour 12/30/24 and did not know what to expect but I was so content and full by the end! I learned so much from the tour/Janae that I can't even notate everything but some of the highlights that really stuck with me were: the story of Biddy Mason and the land she was able to purchase after being enslaved and walking (Mississippi/Utah/LA) to her freedom; where Nipsey Hussle was from and seeing his store; the first Mutual Life founded and operated by black folk; the houses of Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald + former LA mayor Tom Bradley within the Leimert Park neighborhood and then seeing the neighborhoods of Baldwin Hills, View Park, West Adams as well as Sugar Hill and learning about the forced segregation (one example the building of a freeway across from Hattie McDaniels home) and racial covenant (a term I did not know prior to the tour)! I mean this tour was so rich with black culture and wisdom and inspiration! I would recommend this tour to anyone and will state confidently that one will enjoy and/or learn something new! Janae, thank you so much for such an intentional and heartfelt tour! P.S. I was not able to get to Worldwide Tours but I pray to return and try them, as well as, get another tour!
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Ayemego
Dec 29, 2024
What an amazing day! - Janae was amazing and we learnt so much during out 4 hour tour! Time literally flew past and janae's energy is unmatched. We signed up for the tour with very little knowledge of black history and south LA, and janae was always careful to draw relevance to the names mentioned so we wouldnt get lost in the sea of information! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and came out of it learning so much more about paul r williams, tom bradley and nipsey hussle. Janae was such a joy to be around, it created a very fun, relaxed learning environment for us! You may want to pack a little snack to munch on for yourselves during the trip.Thank you for such a wonderful off the beaten path tour, we cant wait to see what you'll achieve next!(:
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Niehema_y
Dec 22, 2024
Wonderful - I am so glad for my bday weekend I decided to do something out of the norm. L.A. has such a rich black culture past, present and future that I was unaware of. Going on this intricate detailed tour with this company embodied all of it. Her passion to do this tour shows in her research and in her excitement to share as she travels throughout L.A. explaining the different historic sites!
I will return for another tour with her!
Amazing and empowering!
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A4954sodebd
Dec 2, 2024
Everyone should take this tour - We LOVED this tour and would recommend it to Angelinos as well as visitors. And we think it would be wonderful to have a tour in every city that explains the African American experience and history. My wife has lived her whole life in LA and I have lived here 40 years. We consider ourselves interested and fairly knowledgeable about LA’s cultural history and we still learned A LOT. Janae is passionate, knowledgeable and a great driver. Treat yourself to a fun and very interesting discovery tour.
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Tonjaw183
Nov 9, 2024
An awesome experience of black culture and heritage - This tour was so much more than my expectations! It was so interesting to learn an about the historical richness that lies in the heart of LA. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable!! She was also kind, friendly and very personable!
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Guide39505195804
Sep 26, 2024
TRULY a Great Day in South LA!!!!!!!!! - What an eye-opening experience! During a recent girls trip to LA, decided to take this tour as an early day activity. The tour far exceeded expectations and Janae made it a spectacular experience. Had a second thought about being in a van for 3 hours, but the stories told, experiences shared, and Janae's warm and hospitable personality made me forget all about that and boy did time fly by. Learning the contributions, tragedies and triumphs that occurred in just the small area explored left an impression that will never be forgotten. The enthusiasm shown has inspired me to explore similar tours in my hometown.
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Chanelheffner
Sep 24, 2024
Great for a girls trip! - What a great tour and the tour guide Jenae was so informative and funny! We hit all the major spots of south central and learned so much history the time flew by what a great time ! Highly recommended!
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Caroline
Sep 4, 2024
Eye-opening! - What a great and eye opening experience! I am local and took family visiting from out of town. So grateful to learn more about the highlights (and lowlights) of our history. Learned A LOT!!!
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Tolu_m
Aug 26, 2024
Learned a bunch! - Such a beautiful, well thought, and educational experience of the rich history of African American influence that shaped the history of south LA.
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