Exploring Black Paris: A Cultural and Historical Immersion

Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical richness of Black Paris. Explore iconic sites, visit influential cafes, and discover vibrant neighborhoods. Conclude the tour with a delicious meal at a top African restaurant.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Les Deux Magots - We begin at the historic literary café, Les Deux Magots, for a meet and greet and breakfast. The breakfast included with the tour is:
    Le Classique-
    Choice of hot drinks
    (Espresso, double espresso, filter coffee, white coffee, cappuccino, Dammann tea or Old-style chocolate)
    Croissant and bread with Poitou-Charentes butter (15g)
    -…
What's Included
  • All Day Metro Pass
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

We start with a free French breakfast at Les Deux Magots cafe in Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, a favorite of renowned authors like James Baldwin and Richard Wright. As we traverse through the 5th and 6th arrondissements, we’ll visit a multitude of historical locations before heading to the Pigalle district. Here, we uncover how the area once got the…

Location
6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés
Place Saint-Germain des Prés
Les Deux Magots
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Neha_n
Dec 10, 2024
Excellent - Knight was an incredibly knowledgable and warm presence - learned so much from them - lots of depth and truth and beauty to be found on this important exploration . Thank you so much for having us .
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Dre_bar
Dec 7, 2024
Discover Notable Blacks who Contributed to the Rich History of Paris - Tour Date - SATURDAY - November 30th, 2024 Knight provided us with a great tour and stories of notable Afro-Americans, Afro-Caribbean's and Africans who helped to contribute to the rich history of Paris. He is such a great storyteller and has so much passion for his work that you become captivated by the stories that he shares of each individual contributor. You can actually picture the conversations/interactions shared between James Baldwin and Richard Wright. Walking into some of the establishments that these contributors inhabited, made you feel a deeper connection with them, as you stand in the place where they once stood. Knight has great foresight and truly thinks through all your needs/wants when on a walking tour. TRY THE TOUR, I also recommend it as a gift for anyone visiting Paris. Even if you live in Paris as a local and are unaware of this rich history, it is a tour worth taking to give you context. An added bonus with this tour, you will discover multiple neighborhoods or rather “Arrondissements” of Paris.
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Aeriell_b
Nov 30, 2024
Wow! An amazing journey through black history. - This was an amazing tour. Our guide was Knight and he was absolutely amazing. We learned so much about black history in Paris. This is a FULL day tour and you will be walking and riding the metro do be prepared for that especially in weather elements. We navigated the rain well. It was fun, enlightening and delicious. It is good to note that breakfast is included in the price. All other stops for drinks and the final dinner are on your own. The event does say to bring snacks so make sure you are prepared we had breakfast around 10am and then ate again around 5/6pm. I was starving by dinner but the African restaurant was so delicious and I’m glad that I held out we would have never tried that place in Paris without the recommendation. It’s also a good way to see different parts of the city that you can come back to so do it early on your trip. Thank you for an amazing time and for educating about Black history. Your story telling was very engaging and I appreciated the pictures and videos along the way.
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Whitney_h
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing - An amazing tour, we an amazing tour guide. He was really dedicated to showing the history of black ppl in Paris. Also taking us around in local transportation was a plus, really gave the ultimate tourist experience.
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Lisa_r
Nov 21, 2024
Black in Paris - This is a must do tour! I learned so much about the black experience in Africa historically and current. So many important stops along the way!!
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Aaron_s
Nov 12, 2024
Great tour to learn of Black life and contributions in Paris - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and share local insights that we would not otherwise have learned We highly recommend this tour
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Christine_t
Nov 10, 2024
A real exploration of Paris! - This was the best tour I’ve done in Paris and highly recommend it. Black Paris has a long and significant history as well as a thriving present. If you really want to know Paris, this tour is an essential part of your education.
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Niashab2023
Nov 5, 2024
Transformative experience...Book it as your first Parisien tour - I cannot emphasize enough how important this tour is for anyone who wants to understand the impact of African descendants on Parisien life. Knight is kind, knowledgeable and a logistical master. He is passionate about history and understand it's complexities and nuances. I humbly suggest this as a Day 1 destination that provides an informed lens for the rest of a Paris vacation. Well Done Knight!!
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Carla_s
Nov 3, 2024
From St. Louis to Paris! - Knight is amazing and his energy is so positive! He explains everything , gives insight and answers all questions. This tour provided a true look into Paris and gives the opportunity to explore areas many would never see. Riding trains and buses was a plus to the tour, so awesome! The group messed well and everyone had a great time. This tour was the highlight of my visit to Paris and I highly recommend it. The meal was both tasty and filling as well. Thank you Knight for what you do…..all the best to you and yours!
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Debra_b
Oct 25, 2024
Excellent Tour of the Black Experience in Paris - A very unique and informative tour. Knight was an excellent guide who kept us engaged with his knowledge and story telling skills throughout this full day tour through multiple neighborhoods.
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