Posted on Feb 4, 2023
Learn moreThank you to The Philadelphia Inquirer for featuring The Black Journey in an article about Black History Month events in Philadelphia.
Your domain registration is pending. Check back in an hour
The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Walking Tour Operator in Philadelphia
Opening at 2:00 PM on Saturday
Updates
The History of the Black Lawyer in Philadelphia
Feb 8, 2023 – Feb 8, 2023I will be giving a presentation on the History of Black Lawyers in Philadelphia February 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm via Zoom for the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. I will add the zoom early next week. You are welcome to join. 👩🏿⚖️👨🏿⚖️
Posted on Jan 28, 2023
Learn moreBlack Journey Group Tours Available!
The Original Tour:
Take a journey to Congo Square, visit the unmarked graves of free and enslaved victims of the yellow fever epidemic. See where the Fugitive Slave Act was passed in 1793. Hear about Martha Washington’s enslaved handmaiden who emancipated he...
D'IYANU African Inspired Clothing 15% off code
Jan 1, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024Use our code BLACKJOURNEY for 15% off at checkout!
I'm wearing my kente sweater and matching beanie from D'Inyanu. D'Inyanu is Black woman-owned African inspired online clothing store based in the Philadelphia area.
Show this code at the store: Blackjourney
Posted on Jan 14, 2023
BookWe are thrilled to be named the top 3 rated Black history and cultural tour in the United States by Viator.
Don't miss your chance to join in on the fun!
Black Journey Black History Month Tours
Feb 1, 2023 – Feb 28, 2023Let's celebrate Black History Month together! Join The Black Journey for our original tour on Saturdays and 7th Ward Tours on Sunday.
Posted on Dec 30, 2022
Learn moreThe Black Journey Tour Preview
Get a sneak peak of what you will see on The Black Journey: Black History Walking Tour of Philadelphia!
Black Journey Martin Luther King Walking Tour
Jan 14, 2023 – Jan 16, 2023Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical monuments and sights. With a focus on the city's early history, Black Philadelphia...
Read More
Black Journey Holiday Tour Schedule 2022
Dec 17, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022The Black Journey's holiday schedule is here. Our Black history walking tour is a perfect activity for family and friends who are visiting for the holidays! Come join us!
Testimonials
10 months ago
- Elizabeth xNur Ali Gray was very informative about the history and the murals located in DC district. I enjoyed the walk while getting over 11000 steps. He dropped us off right were we were parked. Great tour. I would recommend.
6 months ago
- Dan OWe enjoyed our Black Journey tour of Philadelphia immensely. The 2 hours just flew by. Mijuel, our guide, was very knowledgeable, kept the story flowing, and had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend it.
2 years ago
- Philly HWe were looking for a virtual group activity for our team. The Black Journey was offering virtual tours! What an incredible hour we had. Raina brought the Black history of Philadelphia to life. Sharing portraits of people, stories, landmarks all across Philly without leaving our desks! It felt like we were walking through the city together. This isn't your typical tour, this is an honest truth about The Black Journey. Although there is heartbreaking and difficult material to hear, this tour is family friendly. In fact one of the attendees said "this should be presented in every public school in Philadelphia". Raina certainly has a gift for sharing hard stories and history of slavery as well as bringing light to some celebratory moments and featuring accomplished Black figures in our history. We 100% recommend and can't wait to do another tour. Maybe the next one will be in person, fingers crossed!
Tour Description
Meet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia.
Every Saturday during the summer at 2:00pm. RSVP in advance required.
Call 267.702.3479 for more information.
Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 90 minute adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical monuments and sights. With a focus on the city's early history, Black Philadelphia Walking Tour will bring to light every detail of Philly's Black past.
Hear about Black American’s role in the history of the nation's foundation. Take a journey to Congo Square, visit the unmarked graves of free and enslaved victims of the yellow fever epidemic. See where the Fugitive Slave Act was passed in 1793.
Hear about Martha Washington’s enslaved handmaiden who emancipated herself and others who traveled along the underground railroad. Learn about the Old London Coffee Shop where humans were inspected and sold into slavery. Walk in the footsteps of enslaved people, abolitionists, slaveholders and founding fathers. Hear about prominent early African-Americans.
Beyond question the most in-depth, authentic, and entertaining tour offered on the eastern sea board! A must see in Philadelphia.
Tour includes the following on-site location visits: Independence Hall, The President’s House, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, First U.S. Supreme Court Building, American Philosophical Society Museum, Independence Square, Washington Square, Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, Bicentennial Moon Tree, the former location the Philadelphia Prison Site & the oldest continuous piece of land owned by people of African descent.
All are welcome! Perfect for families! Perfect for solo travelers! Perfect for couples! Please wear comfortable sturdy shoes, we will be walking on cobblestoned streets. Please be aware that you need to be reasonably fit for the walk, and are responsible for your own safety. Taking part in the tour means you are participating at your own risk. You are also responsible for looking after your own belongings.
Bookings for private tours, wedding parties, conferences, family reunions, summer camps, and large and small groups available.
Gallery
Contact Us
Contact
Call now
- (267) 702-3479
Business Hours
| Mon: | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue: | Closed |
| Wed: | Closed |
| Thu: | Closed |
| Fri: | Closed |
| Sat: | 2:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Sun: | 2:00 – 4:00 PM |
Message sent. We'll get back to you soon.