Tremé Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore New Orleans History
4.3
23 Ratings
New Orleans
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Tremé, the oldest African American neighborhood in the US and birthplace of jazz, with this highly acclaimed self-guided audio tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Augustine Church - In 1842, Creoles of color began purchasing pews inside Saint Augustine’s Church for their families’ Sunday worship. News of this spread and in a matter of days, white people kicked off a campaign of their own to buy family pews. Thus, the historic War of the Pews began.
What's Included
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to the ‘Walking the Tremé’ tour
What's Not Included
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Information

Long before the HBO TV show shed light on the cultural wealth of New Orleans through Tremé, the inhabitants of the residential area known as faubourg Tremé created history through their unique drumming, dancing, and ‘second lining.’ Known as the first African American community in America and the birthplace of jazz, Tremé is famous for its civil rights activism and jazz beats that continue to inspire.

Discover Tremé in your preferred pace with this much-praised independent audio tour of New Orleans. Explore everything from Congo Square, Brass Band Heaven, to the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, and let the Faubourg Tremé captivate you. Initiate the tour whenever you’re ready to ‘Walk the Tremé.’ With your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio will play automatically at just the right moment and location. You can also download the tour to use it offline whenever you want. If you can spare an hour and want to explore a district like none other, this tour is the perfect choice!

  • Wheelchair accessible, preferably with someone escorting on foot.
Location
801 N Rampart St
North Rampart Street
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Karen_w
Mar 6, 2023
Learning about the Treme - The narrative was very well done. I learned a lot and enjoyed listening to it. It was very impressive that the system could detect where I was standing and start the narrative regarding that spot. I will definitely look for these again.
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166constanceb
Feb 20, 2023
A Gem of a tour! - Truly enjoyed this self paced audio tour! I was able to walk the entire neighborhood and feel a connection in real time while learning the history of this historically Black neighborhood. The directions and automatic resumption of the recording as I reached the next destination was awesome! So glad I found this last minute tour! My trip was indeed enhanced because of it! I’ll be doing it again when I return for the Jazz fest. The quaint coffee shop and museum were closed so I definitely will repeat!
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Itsasunflowerday
Feb 10, 2023
Fantastic. Highly recommend. - This experience was great from the beginning. Easy to download and use the app. Very clear speaker with interesting info. Great guidance.
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Amy_l
Jun 14, 2022
Interesting notes and... - Interesting notes and historical details, easy to follow, no software glitches worked perfectly. Well worth the price and time spent.
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Roland_s
Mar 26, 2022
We enjoyed ourselves - It was very easy to access the audio tour. My family and I enjoyed the learning about the neighborhood.
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Banerjet
Sep 22, 2023
Informative and engaging - This self guided audio tour uses the app 'VoiceMap' which my husband and I have had mixed experiences with. The app initially would not pick up our GPS location and we consequently walked in the wrong direction - but once we restarted it, it was smooth sailing. The information on the audio guide was interesting. The voice over, tone and method of delivery made it seem very personal and warm. The only complaint we had is that - at one point the guide had us walk over to an underpass and told us to explore the area under the bridge. That area though was inhabited by displaced individuals living in tents etc. Unsure if the guide was made before they took over that area, but it was very confusing to say the least for my husband and I. Our recommendations if you do the audio tour: - There is alot of walking - so be prepared - Plan your trip so you aren't too close to sunset or peak afternoon heat - The tour starts in Louis Armstrong park but only covers a small portion of it, if you want to check out more of the park, account for that in your time. - The tour references and walks by certain stores and coffee shops - all of which close around 2-3pm. We'd recommend the tour for anyone who likes exploring at their own pace and is comfortable with long long walks.
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Roger_h
Dec 28, 2022
Best tour experience by far - I enjoyed the personal and individual insights by the guide. I also enjoyed how well we were “guided” around.
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Ndm
Apr 27, 2022
A good cheap tour - The audio story was great, but there are two sections that request the listener cross sections of a hwy that IS NOT MADE FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. Be careful!!!
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Ruth_b
Mar 24, 2022
It is difficult to list... - It is difficult to list favorite parts because the gps link barely worked and we were only able to get a few of the audio descriptions. Upon returning to our VRBO we listened but had to remember the sites.
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Chelsea_k
Mar 12, 2024
Tour would not start - Tour would not play at the start location. Tried 15 times and it was frozen on the "download" page. Cell had full service, so it cannot be blamed on that. Never got to enjoy the tour.
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