Hermann Grima House: Urban Enslavement Tour Experience
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95 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience the Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann Grima House, a restored French Quarter home that explores the lives of enslaved individuals in an urban setting. Discover the rich history and contributions of people of African descent in shaping New Orleans.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hermann-Grima House - This restored French Quarter home built in 1831, includes a Federalist architectural façade, original operating open-hearth kitchen, urban slave quarters, and expansive courtyard. The Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann-Grima House, looks at the experiences of those who were enslaved in an urban setting, how that differed from those enslaved in rural settings, and how the contributions of people of African descent have shaped New Orleans. Condé Nast Traveler voted it one of the best tours in New Orleans and the only tour listed from a museum. We believe that nothing tells a story like a home. In addition, the property’s 19th-century carriage house is home to the The Exchange Shop, originally founded in the 1881 by The Woman’s Exchange and one of the oldest women-led non-profits in the South.
What's Included
  • Professional guide included
Additional Information

This refurbished dwelling in the French Quarter, constructed in 1831, features a Federalist architectural front, an original functional open-hearth kitchen, city slave quarters, and a large courtyard. The Hermann-Grima House’s Urban Enslavement Tour examines the lives of those who were enslaved in a city environment, compares their experiences to those enslaved in rural areas, and highlights the impact of the African diaspora on the shaping of New Orleans. Condé Nast Traveler named it amongst the top tours in New Orleans and the only museum tour on the list. We hold the belief that a home unravels a story like nothing else. Moreover, the historical 19th-century coach house is host to The Exchange Shop, a venerable women-led non-profit initially formed in 1881 by The Woman’s Exchange and amongst the oldest of its kind in the South.

Location
Hermann-Grima House
820 Saint Louis St,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jingjing_an
Apr 9, 2024
Important historical tour. - Essential historical tour while in New Orleans. I’m so glad I went. Learned so much. Objective info. A+++++++++++++++
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Roger_b
Apr 1, 2024
I recommend this tour - Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. She made the tour quite interesting. Would highly recommend.
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Johnda6407nz
Mar 23, 2024
A come to life experience - The tour was amazing, the plantation was as if we were seeing it on TV. I recommend everyone go on this tour. The movement through out the house for the slaves.
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444reneek
Mar 22, 2024
Informative and interesting - My tour at the Hermann-Grima House on urban enslavement was extremely interesting and educational. The docent, Robert, was very well-versed in the history of the home and the region. The house is pristine in its preservation and the furnishings really bring it to life.
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Sharmel_g
Feb 29, 2024
Very knowledgeable we got... - Very knowledgeable we got there late and they still did the tour for us… the guy loved his job he knew alot
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Lynniepinz1
Feb 20, 2024
Short and Sweet - An interesting tour, only an hour with good history packed in. Only toured the garden in backyard, peeked in the laundry, kitchen and scullery rooms… And got an inside tour of the first floor rooms only. Tour guide obviously really into the families who lived here…answered all questions.
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U1351ahamandac
Feb 20, 2024
Excellent Tour with a Refreshing Perspective - This was such a great tour! You often hear about the enslaved on plantations so this was a nice change to hear about urban enslavement. The tour guide was very informative. She even sung a couple songs that showed different meanings whether you were the enslaved or the rich homeowner. You were able to see areas where the enslaved worked outside as well as the interior of the home. Even my teenage son was pleasantly surprised as he's not much for historical tours.
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1206hayleyb
Feb 16, 2024
Very knowledgeable tour guide - We visited here when mardi gras had finished. the price was reasonable. 36 dollars for 2 in total Our tour dude was Robbie. He knew the answer to any question we had. You are taken around the outbuildings and main house for 2 levels. Photos are allowed. The tour takes 1 hour. A must see. Super interesting
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Royjuju
Apr 15, 2024
Good Tour - I found the tour very interesting. The tour guy was very informative but i do feel that this tour would be better with 2 hours rather than 1 hour. Also would have been better if the guide had a microphone, as even though i feel he was trying to address everyone, at times when he turned away it was difficult to hear.
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V5954tndianar
Feb 27, 2024
Interesting tour - Interesting tour with a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. I wouldn't count this as a "must see" but it was a good way to see old New Orleans life.
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