New Orleans Treme' Walking Tour

Overview

Treme' (pronounced Tre-May) sits adjacent to the French Quarter and is the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. Treme' is a vibrant area steeped in music and culture. Come explore this iconic gem and revel in New Orleans Jazz history with its roots in Congo square and Storyville, the birthplace of such Jazz greats as Alphonse Picou and Trombone shorty.

City: New Orleans

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $20.50

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $20.50

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What's Included

Professional 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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Be ready to have fun and please wear comfortable shoes. You may bring your camera. No Videotaping please. All tours run rain or shine.

What To Expect

Storyville District

Guide will lead you through the old Storyville District while narrating the history of the area. A district associated with the early development of New Orleans-style jazz existed from 1897-1917. Romanticized by early historians as the birth-place of jazz, this red-light district included brothels, bars and dance halls where jazz artists performed and socialized.

French Quarter Phantoms

Starting location for this tour with general Treme history

Tour Treme'

Explore the Treme neighborhood and its history with your guide. Includes multiple historic sites such as St Augustine's Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave.

Congo Square

where the enslaved and free people of color gathered throughout the 19th century for meetings, open markets, and the African dance and drumming celebrations that played a substantial role in the development of jazz.

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