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New Orleans : African American Heritage Walking Tour

Overview
During this 2H walking tour, you will learn how People of African ancestry first arrived at New Orleans in 1719, within a year of the establishment of the city, having been forcibly removed from the Senegambia region of West Africa. Roughly five thousand Africans survived the Middle Passage en route to French Louisiana during the 1720s, followed in the 1780s by a similarly sized group brought by the Spanish from the Benin and Congo regions. Enslaved Africans of the colonial era cleared forests, raised crops, and built the city infrastructure.
In this visit You will see how African culture persisted in New Orleans, influencing everything from food to music to religion to architecture.
Your tour guide will take you to the famous Square Congo, now part of Armstrong Park on the edge of the French Quarter in the Faubourg Treme where hundreds of African slaves and laborers congregated to trade goods, play music, dance, and socialize.
City: New Orleans
Wed 11 Jun
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Starting at $29.00
Wed 11 Jun
Starting at $29.00
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What's Included
TOUR GUIDE
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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Congo Square
Your tour guide will take you to the famous Square Congo, now part of Armstrong Park on the edge of the French Quarter in the Faubourg Treme where hundreds of African slaves and laborers congregated to trade goods, play music, dance, and socialize.
2
French Quarter
We will walk at the French Quarter in the theme of African American culture and history. Learn from where come traditions of voodoo, dance, Jazz music, Creole food & architecture
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (16)
Molly_W
Oct 2023
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told a unique perspective on New Orleans history. The city has such a rich tapestry of history that was told beautifully.
Abimbola_A
Sep 2023
Keynin was my tour guide and he was more than knowledgable about new orleans (born and raised, local musician) shows and tells you the story not popularly told. He did a great job and at the end of the tour if you can beg him to, ask him to show you the scariest story. Enjoy and thank me later.
Andrea_J
Jul 2023
Tour guide Keynin was excellent and provided so much information, background, and context to the various historic spots we toured.

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