Black History Tour: Colonial Era to Independence

Discover the rich history of African-Americans in Philadelphia with an engaging walking tour. Learn about their contributions to the nation’s founding, visit historic sites, and hear inspiring stories of liberation and resilience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Independence Hall - Congress Hall
    Old City Hall
    First U.S. Supreme Court Building
    American Philosophical Society Museum
    Library Hall
    Thomas Jefferson Garden
    First Bank of U.S.
    Second Bank of U.S.
    Carpenter’s Hall
    Independence Square
    Washington Square
    Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
    Bicentennial Moon Tree
    John Todd House
    Bishop White…
What's Included
  • In-Person Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The journey will begin at the Independence Visitor’s Center, focusing on the subject of Black History during the Colonial era. You’ll learn about the significant contributions made by Black Americans during the nation’s establishment. The tour will then proceed to the President’s House, where you’ll learn the stories of the 9 individuals enslaved within…

Location
Independence Visitor Center
Market Street
Please meet the guide holding a "Black Journey Tour" sign outside of the Market Street entrance in front of the Independence Visitors Center.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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James_w
Jul 20, 2025
Very informative. The... - Very informative. The tour guy knew his history. He kept us interested In philly, you must go!!!!!!!
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C6287lbanthonyw
Jul 20, 2025
- Our guide was PHENOMINAL!! As a long time resident and historian, he was uniquely qualified to tell the story. A must-see experience!
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Frequentflier607998
Jul 13, 2025
Incredible - This was probably my favorite tour I've ever been on. I couldn't recommend it more highly. Powerful and really fun all at once.
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Christina_j
Jul 6, 2025
If you do anything, do THIS walking tour! - This was one of the most informative and interesting tours I’ve ever done. As a lover of History, I always seek unique perspectives and this experience is hands down one of the best! Our guide was a Philly Native, Myjuel, and he clearly has a love and deep knowledge of Philadelphia and Black History. His ability to recount dates, names, and he was equally engaging and entertaining! Please recognize him for an amazing presentation. It was wonderful to also see people he knew personally come up to him, one was his teacher, it just warms the heart to see. We felt fully immersed in Philly Culture. Will absolutely take more of their tours on follow on visits to the city. A wonderful experience for all ages and the walking is not arduous and Myjuel was very kind and gave us thoughtful pauses in shade and seated areas. It was 90 degrees. Do NOT pass up This tour! You won’t regret it!
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Jarod_d
Jul 6, 2025
Great Tour! - Enjoyed learning more about the various ways Black Americans and people of color positively impacted the city and the United States. Great job by the tour guide!
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Seals_1
Jul 5, 2025
Amazing tour! - Amazing! Honestly - all of the content should be woven into all of the tours in Philly! A must for anyone traveling or wanting to learn about Philadelphia.
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350charissed
Jun 29, 2025
A Must-Do Tour While in Philadelphia - Mijuel was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable. You will learn so much about the people, places, and events that illustrate the hope and resilience of Black people, in spite of everything. This is the American history that you rarely learn about. This tour was a highlight of our family trip to Philadelphia with our teens and I would encourage everyone to book a tour!
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Dwj1948
May 28, 2025
Great tour! - Miguel was knowledgeable and cited pertinent history of Philadelphia without notes. He enjoys his profession and it shows.
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Theresa_s
May 24, 2025
Extremely informative for... - Extremely informative for those who are interested in history. This tour was very engaging event, especially for first timers to this historical city.
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Lola_l
Jun 9, 2025
This was an interesting... - This was an interesting tour, and there were parts I genuinely enjoyed. As a Black Brit, I came in with some key knowledge of U.S. history, but not the kind of foundational background that the tour seemed to assume. A slightly more than basic understanding was needed to fully follow many of the historical references, jokes and cultural nuances. At times, I felt a bit on the outside of the experience, as the commentary seemed tailored more toward American/African American visitors with that shared context. That said, I really appreciated the information I did understand as well as Mijuel taking the time to fill me in on the part I missed after I arrived late due to waiting at the wrong meeting point.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).