Jazz, Art and History: A Black American Legacy Private Tour
At a glance
Jazz, Art and History: A Black American Legacy Private Tour is a 3h private experience in Paris, France, operated by Toorers. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $193.55 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Coffee and/or Tea.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This walking tour traces the footsteps of Black American artists, writers, and musicians in Paris, visiting cafés, jazz clubs, and landmarks where they created, resisted, and redefined culture.
What's included
What's included
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 25m
Begin your tour in this historic neighborhood, the center of Paris’s bohemian life and intellectual exchange, where many Black American artists found community.
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Stop 2 · 25m
Stop by select galleries that highlight the influence of African art on French avant-garde movements and open dialogue about colonial history.
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Stop 3 · 25m
Discover the legendary jazz scene where Black American musicians such as Sidney Bechet and Josephine Baker performed and transformed Parisian nightlife.
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Stop 4 · 5m
Learn about the American literary hub that welcomed Black American writers, fostering creative exchange between Paris and Harlem Renaissance figures.
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Stop 5 · 5m
A year before the Revolution (1788) was founded the Society of the Friends of the Blacks, by two future Revolutionaries, Brissot and Clavière. You can learn about this at the Procope Café, epicenter of the French Revolution.
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Stop 6 · 25m
Delve into the role of the Sorbonne as a key site of the Negritude and pan-African movements. Learn about the First Congress of Black Writers and Artists (1955) and how Paris both empowered and complicated Black identity for Africans and African Americans alike.
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Stop 7 · 5m
Explore the café where James Baldwin lived and wrote, influencing conversations on race and literature in both Europe and America.
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Stop 8 · 25m
Pause in this historic haven for artists and writers. Visit the contemporary slavery memorial sculpture and hear about France’s complex relationship with its colonial past and the long struggle toward abolition and recognition.
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Stop 9 · 25m
Conclude at the historic venue where Josephine Baker captivated audiences and performed her final show. Reflect on her enduring cultural influence and legacy as a symbol of resistance, glamour, and empowerment.
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Stop 10 · 5m
Reflect on the lives of Black figures honored in this national monument, including Josephine Baker, Félix Éboué, and Alexandre Dumas.
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Stop 11
Less known artist Beaford Delaney, who largely inspired Baldwin, lived in the Bobino area.
A few steps away, Josephine Bakers Square honors her life in Paris.
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Café de Flore. Your guide will be wearing a TOORERS logo, you can’t miss it!
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Jazz, Art and History: A Black American Legacy Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $193.55 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?
Coffee and/or Tea.
Where does it start?
Meet your guide in front of the Café de Flore. Your guide will be wearing a TOORERS logo, you can’t miss it!
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, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
