Exploring The Best of Black Paris ...
​Yesterday and Today!!

"For Anyone and Everyone Interested in the Real History of France and the US!" ​
Ricki Stevenson's Black Paris Tours® offers a richly unique cultural experience, providing travelers with information, insight and little known facts about the wealth of Black history in Paris! ​
Black Paris Tours® takes you to the hang outs, haunts and places made famous by African American musicians, soldiers, writers, artists, historians, celebrities, and political exiles. From the 1800s to World War One, and from the days of the Harlem Renaissance, to the 1970s, they came to Paris fleeing racism in America. Along the way, they joined the list of the world's most famous Black expatriates and visitors. 
A special thank you to Blues Man Mighty Mo Rodgers for allowing us to use his "Black Paris Blues" on the videos & website!
​Ricki Stevenson's Black Paris Tours® has received TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence every year since 2013!

Black Paris Tours® Packages

Full Day Walking / Bus Tour​

This tour includes a city orientation, and a stroll back through the rich legacy of African and African American history in the City of Light. This inspiring tour continues with a late lunch (price not included) and a visit to the bustling.  For detailed description, click here.

Two-Thirds Day Walking / Bus Tour​

Our shorter "two-thirds day" tour is the same as the full day tour except it does not include the trip to Little Africa! Time: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.  For detailed description, click here.

Special Private Group Tour​

​For information about our large group PRIVATE BUS TOURS, please email us directly, or click here to be directed to the contact page.

Meet Your Tour Guides
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Ricki Stevenson, founder of Black Paris Tours, has served as its  CEO since its inception in 1998. Stevenson, a native of Oakland, California, is a former TV news reporter and talk show host, who holds a master's degree in History, with an emphasis on African and African American studies. Read more here.
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Miguel Overton Guerra is an expat American who lives in Paris but calls the world his home. He was born in Madrid, Spain to African American father from East St. Louis and a Spanish mother. Read more here.

​Nawo Carole Crawford always wanted to serve the African Diaspora. Born into a military family in Pittsburgh, her parents relocated to Paris when she was 18 years old.  Read more here.

The theme for the July 14th 2018 Bastille Day Champagne-Fireworks Cruise is “Royal Black, Bleu, Blanc et Rouge” (Blue, White and Red, the colors of the French Flag)! You’re invited and encouraged to dress in upscale casual outfits in black, blue, white and red. ​

Contact Us

Do you have questions?  You can email us here, and we will get in touch with you.

Black Paris Tours® Videos

Black Paris Tours® Slideshow