TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
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Richmond African American History Tour
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
Average
5 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Richmond
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Jackson Ward’s Victorian streets and discover the people, businesses, and cultural legacy behind Richmond’s African American history.
About this tour
Walk through Richmond’s Jackson Ward and uncover the stories behind a neighborhood once known as the “Harlem of the South.” This 60-minute Richmond African American History Tour explores the people and places that shaped the community, from Black artists and business leaders to politicians and innovators.
As you take in Jackson Ward’s Victorian architecture, hear about the neighborhood’s rise, its challenges, and its achievements. Discover the history of Black-owned banks, insurance companies, theaters, and other institutions that helped build a vibrant cultural and economic center. A live English-speaking guide brings the area’s legacy into focus on this guided neighborhood tour.
Meet outside Mama J’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward. Bring bottled water and an umbrella if needed, then join the Richmond African American History Tour for a closer look at the people and history that continue to define this remarkable neighborhood.
Highlights
- Explore the legacy of Jackson Ward’s Black community
- Discover stories of artists, business leaders, politicians, and innovators
- Admire the neighborhood’s Victorian architecture
- Learn about Black-owned banks, insurance companies, and theaters
What's included
Included
- Guided tour of Jackson Ward
Not included
- Bottled water
- Umbrella, if needed
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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View on ViatorViator
4.75 / 5 · 4 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
3.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Meet outside Mama J’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward
- Wheelchair accessible; transportation and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.75 on Viator and 3.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Richmond
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.
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- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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