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.
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.
- St. Augustine Church - In 1842, Creoles of color began acquiring pews inside Saint Augustine’s Church for their families’ Sunday services. This news quickly spread, prompting white people to start their own campaign to purchase family pews. This marked the beginning of the historic War of the Pews.
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- St. Augustine Church - In 1842, Creoles of color began acquiring pews inside Saint Augustine’s Church for their families’ Sunday services. This news quickly spread, prompting white people to start their own campaign to purchase family pews. This marked the beginning of the historic War of the Pews.
- Backstreet Cultural Museum - The Backstreet Cultural Museum features an extraordinary collection of the most stunning Mardi Gras Indian costumes, second line umbrellas, and photographs ever seen in the backstreets of New Orleans.
- New Orleans African American Museum - The tree-lined grounds of the New Orleans African American Museum include the original kitchen dependencies of the Tremé Villa Meilleur, along with several homes showcasing a variety of local architectural styles.
- The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts - After recording the highest-selling gospel song in history, Mahalia Jackson gained international fame. She always remembered her New Orleans heritage.
- Louis Armstrong Park - The late Louis Armstrong is celebrated as one of the city’s most esteemed ambassadors. Fondly known as Satchmo and Pops, he was born in 1901, just outside Tremé, and grew up among churchgoers, hustlers, pimps, and musicians.
- Treme - The tour is conducted in Treme.
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to the ‘Walking the Tremé’ tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to the ‘Walking the Tremé’ tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Two centuries before the HBO series highlighted Tremé as a symbol of New Orleans’ cultural wealth, the residents of the Tremé neighborhood were already making history with their drumming, dancing, and second lining. Known as the oldest African American neighborhood in the United States and the birthplace of jazz, Tremé is celebrated for its legacy of…
Two centuries before the HBO series highlighted Tremé as a symbol of New Orleans’ cultural wealth, the residents of the Tremé neighborhood were already making history with their drumming, dancing, and second lining. Known as the oldest African American neighborhood in the United States and the birthplace of jazz, Tremé is celebrated for its legacy of civil rights activism and jazz rhythms that continue to inspire.
Discover Tremé at your own pace with this highly praised self-guided audio tour of New Orleans. From Congo Square to Brass Band Heaven and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, the Faubourg Tremé will captivate you. The tour is available whenever you’re ready to “Walk the Tremé.” Using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio will play automatically at the perfect time and location. Alternatively, you can download the tour for offline use. If you have an hour or so and wish to explore a unique neighborhood, this tour is perfect for you!
- Wheelchair accessible, preferably with someone escorting on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
