10 Top-Rated Black History and Cultural Tours in the US

Step back in time and learn about a key period in Harlem’s history on this walking tour of the neighborhood, led by a longtime Harlem resident. Follow in the footsteps of former neighborhood residents such as Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., as you learn all about Harlem’s role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s.

What better place to delve into Black heritage than the home of the Civil Rights Movement? Showcasing historic sites and historic Black neighborhoods such as Summerhill, The West End, Downtown Atlanta, and the Historic Sweet Auburn Ave District, this 4-hour tour will immerse you in Black culture and arts.

Learn about Black history during the colonial period, the role that Black Americans played in the founding of the nation, and visit landmarks including the President’s House, Congo Square, and Bishop White’s house on this Black history tour of Philadelphia.

Hip-hop music began in New York City, and there’s no better way to explore this iconic genre than on an insider’s tour of Harlem led by a hip-hop historian. This exclusive experience takes you on an interactive musical journey to hotspots including Harlem jazz clubs, the Apollo Theater, and the Graffiti Wall of Fame to uncover the origins and evolution of hip-hop.

Visit some of the most important sites of the Civil Rights Movement on a private 6-hour tour of Montgomery, Alabama. See places including the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and the Alabama State Capitol, and hear about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mrs. Rosa Parks, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Take a tour of popular Charleston and get to grips with the lesser-known Black history of the southern city in the company of a local guide, writer and educator Damon Fordham. See historic sites such as the Jehu Junes Hotel and Catfish Row, while covering more ground than you could alone.

Uncover a unique part of New York history on this New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad tour. Follow the NYC Freedom Trail, and learn how a group of brave men and women forged the network that became the Underground Railroad, plus discover how New Yorkers risked their lives to help people escape slavery.

Get an in-depth insight into Portland, Maine's Black community on this 2-hour tour led by guide Dugan Murphy. Covering history left untouched by other tours in the area, you'll learn about Black history, resilience, and joy while passing through the Old Port and East End neighborhoods.

Miami may be more closely associated with nonBlack Latinx cultures, but the African-American and Caribbean influence in the city is vast. Explore the city's diversity on this Little Haiti food and history tour that includes stops at top eateries, landmarks, and markets in the often overlooked neighborhood.

Harlem is a rich and multifaceted New York City neighborhood, but one of the top draws is its gospel music. On this multimedia walking tour, enjoy a gospel-accompanied church service, breakfast, and exploration led by a true Harlem local.