--- title: A Day of Exploring Black Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/a-day-of-exploring-black-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 225 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 158 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Black Paris with a metro pass rank_in_category: 9 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/a-day-of-exploring-black-paris/ --- # A Day of Exploring Black Paris **Guidekin's take:** A day-long journey through Black Paris, connecting African, Caribbean and Black American stories across neighborhoods most visitors never link together. Less a monument checklist than a changed relationship with the city. In our comparison: #9 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This experience goes beyond dates and landmarks to explore Paris through lived history, community, and presence. Rather than focusing on a single narrative, the tour connects African, Caribbean, Black American and diasporic stories across neighborhoods, showing how Black life has helped shape the city in visible and subtle ways. The experience allows space for conversation, reflection, and context as we travel through areas most visitors never connect into a single story. From shops, restaurants, and landmarks, guests leave not just informed, but with a new relationship to Paris. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Les Deux Magots - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €205: ages 8 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €225 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 158 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: AfroNomadik Tours & Experiences - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.99 from 158 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 158 of 158. - 5 stars: 157 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the Black history, food and personal care; extensive walking and Metro stairs can be difficult with limited mobility. **Praised:** - Detailed storytelling about Black history and the African diaspora in Paris - Visits to Black-owned shops and neighbourhoods beyond the usual tourist routes - Food and drink stops, especially meals at an African restaurant - Patient guidance and a walking pace adapted to guests' needs **Complaints:** - Extensive walking and Metro stairs can be difficult for travellers with limited mobility Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-04-19 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - All Day Metro Pass - Caribbean appetizers available at La Rhumerie - Croissant, bread with Poitou-Charentes butter, and choice of hot drink ## Not included - Meal at BMK Paris-Bamako is not included - Drinks at La Rhumerie are not included ## Itinerary 1. **We begin at the historic literary café Les Deux Magots for a meet and greet** (1h) - Guests enjoy a light French breakfast included with the tour while learning about the café’s place in Parisian intellectual life and its connection to Black writers who lived and worked in the city. This is an opportunity to settle in, meet the group, and set the context for... 2. **We stop at Présence Africaine, a landmark bookstore and publishing house foun...** (30m) - We stop at Présence Africaine, a landmark bookstore and publishing house founded in 1949 that has played a central role in African and diasporic intellectual life in Paris. Here, guests learn about its influence on writers, thinkers, and movements that connected Africa, the... 3. **We stop inside La Rhumerie, a historic rum house founded in 1932 with roots i...** (45m) - We stop inside La Rhumerie, a historic rum house founded in 1932 with roots in the French Caribbean. Here guests learn about the cultural and economic ties between Paris and the Caribbean. 4. **Pigalle** (45m) - In Pigalle, we explore a neighborhood once shaped by Black performers, venues, and cultural exchange in the early 20th century. Guests learn how music, nightlife, and migration transformed this area and why it played an important role in Black Parisian history. 5. **Goutte-d'Or** (1h) - We then travel to La Goutte d’Or, a vibrant neighborhood shaped by African communities. Walking through local streets and market areas, guests experience everyday life while learning how this neighborhood became a cultural and commercial hub within Paris. 6. **We finish at an African restaurant, where guests have time to relax, reflect,...** (1h) - We finish at an African restaurant, where guests have time to relax, reflect, and share highlights from the day. This final stop offers a communal ending to the experience. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Les Deux Magots Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV858gNdx5kcRQA8DKwLcN_Y Ends: BMK Paris-Bamako ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 54** | €225 | 6h | 4.99 (158) | shared | | [Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-free-walking-tour-tip-based/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 15m | 4.97 (2147) | shared | | [Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/montmartre-district-and-sacre-coeur-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (418) | private | | [Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €350 per group | 3h | 5.0 (206) | private | Ranked #9 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €1 to €225, median €55; typical length 2h 15m. 13 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/walking-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/a-day-of-exploring-black-paris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md