As seen in BBC2’s “Great British Story” (2012) and featured in The Guardian’s “Top 10 Best Guided Walks of London” (2011), Conde Nast Traveller top 15 walks in London (2018) Black History Walks provide the best walking tours in London. Read our revolutionary new book ‘Black History Walks in London Volume 1’ HERE
Check out our revolutionary new book ‘Black History Walks in London Volume 1 HERE. There are 16 walking tours of London to choose from. Each area has been carefully selected for its importance in Black History. Our expert tour guides will help participants to uncover the 3,500 years of Black History in London through interactive discussion and exceptional educational experiences.
Whether you’re a Londoner looking for something new, a teacher interested in booking a London history walk for your students, an overseas visitor seeking an interesting travel experience or a business looking for a unique networking opportunity, Black History Walks has a fantastic offer for you.
The dedicated Black History Walks team, has been delivering some of the best London walking tours for over 17 years. The team involves management consultants, diversity experts, authors, academics and has lectured at some of London’s most impressive venues, including the National Portrait Gallery and the British Film Institute. The walks have featured on the BBC, ITV, CNN and in national publications such as The Guardian newspaper.
Black History Walks are dedicated to providing authentic, stimulating and engaging walking tours that help to educate people from all walks of life about London’s Black History.
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This walk links the Imperial War Museum with the Cumin Museum of Ancient Egypt. It illustrates more than 200 years of Black history with tales of the Will Smith of 1800’s London, the strategic planning of the Windrush generation, African
Three-hour bus drive showing London’s top tourist attractions from an African/Caribbean perspective. Join us on our three-hour drive showing London’s top tourist attractions from an African/Caribbean perspective. There is at least 2000 years of Black history to be uncovered! The
Join us for the exciting unveiling of the Dr Beryl Gilroy plaque to honour her pioneering work in education and psychotherapy Come join us for the exciting unveiling of a blue plaque in honour of the remarkable Dr Beryl Gilroy.
Millions of people walk through Trafalgar Square every day and have no idea of the centuries of African history under their feet and in front of their eyes. Your guide will expose the links between Africa, India and the Caribbean
Unique tour of the 200 year old waterway from an African/Caribbean perspective showing the secrets and lies of London’s industrial past. Explore quiet backwaters, hidden streets and busy highways while filling in the blanks on the banks of a long
This special walk delves into an amazing depth of African/Caribbean history between Soho Square and Russell Square: It features: Ancient African civilisations Black Female entrepeneurs and abolitionists The Marcus Garvey connection Academia and the white curriculum Black British Civil rights
Interactive walking tour of the hidden African/Caribbean history in London’s posh Mayfair area from 1920s to 2020s Mayfair is not traditionally associated with the Black presence but there is a great deal there. We will explore and expose multiple, fascinating
On this unique tour we will cover: Ancient African civilisations, the East Croydon links in your face Christianity and Black people, The under-recognised influence of the Black church Invisible Black banks of the 1970s and their concrete legacy in 2024
Multiple and stunning revelations of the Black performers and productions that have graced the stages of London’s West End theatres Explore the hidden history of African presence in the West End’s theatre district. With a recent explosion of Black productions
This walk recognises 75 years since the SS Windrush arrived from the Caribbean.This tour starts with the 1950’s and goes right up to the 21st century. We will cover: Black music history soul, reggae, rave and acid: the legendary 4
In 120 minutes your guide will take you through hundreds of years of the African presence and contribution to London’s way of life. Discover secret alleyways and enormous buildings all connected to Africa and the Caribbean in ways which the
There is much more to Notting Hill than Carnival but even that history is often mis-represented. Find out about pioneering African/Caribbean people who literally fought for equality and laid the foundation for modern multi-cultural London. Why does Portobello Road have
Black history walk featuring slavery’s financial links in the City and Black resistance strategies to oppression then and now This Black history walk features several financial institutions, Lloyds of London insurance in particular, and will show how they made money
The British Film Institute (BFI) plans a redundancy that would end the 17-year-old African Odysseys programme. Sign the petition to save it HERE African Odysseys was set up in 2007 by Black community activists who were already showing films at
Relaxed sightseeing cruise on Regent’s Canal with commentary and educational references on the centuries of African/Caribbean history There are centuries of Black history across Britain’s canal networks. This guided cruise behind King’s Cross will expose and explore some of that
See London’s African/Caribbean history from 1000 feet up as we hover over London landmarks and connect the hidden Black history dots Black History walks… in the sky! Become a ‘skywalker’ as we fly over London’s famous sites and show the
3 hour cruise along the Thames from Temple to Greenwich and back showing the thousands of years of African/Caribbean history on display. About this Event Your private, double-decker boat will start from the Temple Pier near Temple tube station on
Multiple and stunning revelations of the Black performers and productions that have graced the stages of London’s West End theatres Explore the hidden history of African presence in the West End’s theatre district. With a recent explosion of Black productions
Our African focused tour of the National Gallery reveals the many and varied Black presences to be found in the paintings from 1500 to 1900s Image of the Black in the National Gallery. From the margins to the centre.From objects
Tate Britain is the home of British art from 1500 to the present day where we see Black presence move from the object of economic capital to creators of cultural capital mirroring the changing position of Black folk in British
On this unique tour we will cover: Ancient African civilisations, the East Croydon links in your face Christianity and Black people, The under-recognised influence of the Black church Invisible Black banks of the 1970s and their concrete legacy in 2024
In addition to our extensive programme of Black history walks in London, we offer a bi-monthly schedule of river cruises and bus tours. River Thames cruises and history bus tours of London are a popular choice in the summer months.
Watch this video of our three-hour cruise along the Thames from Temple to Vauxhall, then on to the Thames Barrier and back for an idea of what to expect. Your tour guide will highlight the hidden African/Caribbean history on display, some of which dates back 3,500 years, while you sit back and enjoy the people, the music and a wealth of interesting information. You can view our bus tours here.
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