7 or 10 days
England, France, extension to Spain

Both London and Paris have long, rich histories of Black culture and influence that are essential to the fabric of their societies.

To celebrate how the African diaspora has impacted daily life in each city, immerse yourself in diverse neighborhoods and visit Black-owned businesses. Take part in a workshop exploring the contributions of Black figures in British history and discuss how our differences strengthen our communities.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of London

  • Day 3: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    London Eye

    London Eye

    Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow, and mist.

    Enjoy a theater performance

  • Day 4: London • Brixton

    Take a day trip to the district of Brixton, an Afro-Caribbean cultural hub of London  

    Take a guided tour of Brixton 

    With your expert local guide you will see: 

    • Windrush Square 
    • The African and Caribbean War Memorial 
    • Lambeth Town Hall 
    • Electric Avenue 

    Enjoy lunch at Brixton Market, which is shaped by its Afro-Caribbean heritage and features vendors from over 50 nationalities   

    Participate in a workshop highlighting Black contributions to British society, culture, and history  

  • Day 5: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris  

    Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 6: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris focused on Black historical events 

    With your expert local guide you will see: 

    • Les Invalides 
    • Saint-Germain-des-Prés 
    • Eiffel Tower 
    • Arc de Triomphe   

    Enjoy exploration time in Little Africa

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Louvre

    Louvre

    Explore the world-famous Palais du Louvre, home to one of the world’s greatest art collections. Enter the museum through architect I.M. Pei’s iconic modernist glass pyramid, gaze upon incredible works by Renaissance and European masters, and check “See the Mona Lisa IRL” off your bucket list.   

  • Day 7: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 7: Paris • Madrid

    Fly to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel
  • Day 8: Madrid

    Take a guided tour of Madrid 

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Drum circle workshop

    Drum circle workshop

    Gather for a drum workshop that combines the elemental language of African drumming with 21st century techniques. This high-impact, interactive session will call upon your concentration, communication, creativity, and leadership skills and leave you feeling a new sense of empowerment.  

    Take a flamenco dance lesson and see a show

  • Day 9: Madrid • Toledo

    Tour Toledo with an expert local guide

    You will visit:

    • Toledo Cathedral
    • Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue

    Visit an olive grove, where you will:   

    • Discover the diverse and complex history of olive oil, including important contributions from North Africans, Romans, and Phoenicians   
    • Sample the grove’s olive oil over tapas 

    Travel to Madrid

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of London

  • Day 3: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    London Eye

    London Eye

    Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow, and mist.

    Enjoy a theater performance

  • Day 4: London • Brixton

    Take a day trip to the district of Brixton, an Afro-Caribbean cultural hub of London  

    Take a guided tour of Brixton 

    With your expert local guide you will see: 

    • Windrush Square 
    • The African and Caribbean War Memorial 
    • Lambeth Town Hall 
    • Electric Avenue 

    Enjoy lunch at Brixton Market, which is shaped by its Afro-Caribbean heritage and features vendors from over 50 nationalities   

    Participate in a workshop highlighting Black contributions to British society, culture, and history  

  • Day 5: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris  

    Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 6: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris focused on Black historical events 

    With your expert local guide you will see: 

    • Les Invalides 
    • Saint-Germain-des-Prés 
    • Eiffel Tower 
    • Arc de Triomphe   

    Enjoy exploration time in Little Africa

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Louvre

    Louvre

    Explore the world-famous Palais du Louvre, home to one of the world’s greatest art collections. Enter the museum through architect I.M. Pei’s iconic modernist glass pyramid, gaze upon incredible works by Renaissance and European masters, and check “See the Mona Lisa IRL” off your bucket list.   

  • Day 7: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 7: Paris • Madrid

    Fly to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel
  • Day 8: Madrid

    Take a guided tour of Madrid 

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Drum circle workshop

    Drum circle workshop

    Gather for a drum workshop that combines the elemental language of African drumming with 21st century techniques. This high-impact, interactive session will call upon your concentration, communication, creativity, and leadership skills and leave you feeling a new sense of empowerment.  

    Take a flamenco dance lesson and see a show

  • Day 9: Madrid • Toledo

    Tour Toledo with an expert local guide

    You will visit:

    • Toledo Cathedral
    • Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue

    Visit an olive grove, where you will:   

    • Discover the diverse and complex history of olive oil, including important contributions from North Africans, Romans, and Phoenicians   
    • Sample the grove’s olive oil over tapas 

    Travel to Madrid

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 1 train (1 internal flight with extension)

  • Hotels

    5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    Daily breakfast and dinner featuring regional cuisine

  • Guided sightseeing

    5 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations (8 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Theater performance; Black and British workshop; Seine River cruise (with extension: Flamenco lesson and show; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue; olive grove)

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

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