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

Sun 15 Feb

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Starting at $20.50

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Sun 15 Feb

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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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (194)

CindyB3750

Mar 2025

Highly informative tour that helped us better understand this lovely, historic city. Our tour guide, Erin, is so passionate about New Orleans.

Y8220DRkerryb

Mar 2025

This tour with Erin of French Quarter Phantoms was surprising in so many ways. We had no idea how important this area was to New Orleans history. Erin is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and so respectful in how she shared these extremely important stories. The area is so rich in history, the civil rights movement, the birth of jazz, etc. We were so lucky to have Erin as our guide. Her attention to detail, her delivery, and her obvious love of New Orleans and reverence for this area shone through leaving us feeling moved, educated and so glad it was one of our first tours in this incredible city.

LaQueta_H

Mar 2025

Pepe took us through the park and the town of Treme where we learned a great deal about the history of the town and black history. We lucked up and ended up on a private tour. Great deal and awesome tour!