A Day of Exploring Black Paris
At a glance
A Day of Exploring Black Paris is a 6h small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by AfroNomadik Tours & Experiences. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 157 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $234.78 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: All Day Metro Pass, Caribbean appetizers available at La Rhumerie, Croissant, bread with Poitou-Charentes butter, and choice of hot drink.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 157 travellers
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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.
What's included
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
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Stop 1 · 1h
We begin at the historic literary café Les Deux Magots for a meet and greet. 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 the day ahead.
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Stop 2 · 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 Caribbean, and Europe, and why this space remains important today.
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Stop 3 · 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.
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Stop 4 · 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.
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Stop 5 · 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.
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Stop 6 · 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.
Meeting point
Les Deux Magots
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the A Day of Exploring Black Paris take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $234.78 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
All Day Metro Pass; Caribbean appetizers available at La Rhumerie; Croissant, bread with Poitou-Charentes butter, and choice of hot drink.
Where does it start?
Les Deux Magots
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 157 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
