Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
What do medieval winemaking nuns have to do with a 19-year-old Black American girl dancing in a banana skirt in Paris?
On this tour, we connect those dots, tracing how Montmartre came to be, and the larger global forces that drew Black Americans, Africans, and Caribbeans to this very special part of Paris.
On this walk, you’ll get:
A clear, engaging history of Montmartre beyond the usual stories
The chance to see the neighborhood’s major sites through a fresh lens
A local guide who knows how to avoid most of the crowds (and pigeons )
A deeper understanding of how movement and migration shape places, and why Montmartre became a crossroads for Black life and culture
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is some uphill walking
What To Expect
Vigne du Clos Montmartre
We begin at a small vineyard tucked among apartment buildings, a reminder that Montmartre was once covered in vines. The wine sold here set the stage for a community that would eventually welcome an extension of the Harlem Renaissance.
La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Since 1920)
We pass one of Montmartre’s most photographed streets and buildings, a picture-perfect moment.
Options
Black Montmartre Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Tips on what else to see, eat and do in the area
Tour is rain or shine (it rains often in Paris , but usually lightly)
Guided by a local who cares about the neighborhood!
Meals
Gratuities
We won't be entering Sacré Cœur, but will be taking in the views.
We won't be entering the Moulin Rouge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do tour!!!
Paula H,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience is a must do!!! Antonia was inviting, knowledgeable , personable and just EXCELLENT!!! We could tell she had done her research. She had a visual component to our tour, as she shared iPad illustrations and images of historical artwork, and images from historical events. The exciting part was how touched we all were as she shared WWI information about how black American soldiers came to Paris to fight in the war and we had a grandfather who actually fought; sent $ home to family to purchase property that still belongs to them! Antonia beamed with excitement and awe to have made a connection to this history. I can’t say enough about how she treated this tour and presented it as a gift and with a parting gift to our group!!! THANKS, ANTONIA!!! Thank you Montmartre and Paris for the thrill and the incredible black history of your past!!! This tour is A MUST DO!!!
Exceptional tour and guide
Jerome C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonia provided an exceptional tour experience. She was friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and delivered information during the tour that was enlightening and thought provoking. She was the perfect tour guide!
Take This Tour!
Katherine M,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonia, was amazing! So friendly and personable. She had knowledge of historical interactions between our people and the city as well as the resulting impact of the nuanced relationship. Thank you for a great tour!
Incredible experience
Jennifer C,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonia was knowledgeable, friendly and we all felt like old friends after the tour. Loved it!!!’ What a great tribute to Black History in Montmarte!!!
Very knowledgeable
Norma A,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very informative walk. Antonia knows her “Black History” on Montmartre here in Paris, France. You could tell because she was very passionate about what she was speaking about.
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