Treme Tour: Unique Vodou-Influenced Music History
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20 Ratings
New Orleans

We are the sole tour operators in New Orleans who are also inducted High Priestesses of Louisiana Plantation Vodou. Our distinctive viewpoint extends beyond what’s available in print (even though we’re rigorous investigators too), and we’re eager to unveil the diverse and integrated cultures that constitute New Orleans.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park - Discover the untold stories of music icons like Moses Hogan, Mahalia Jackson, Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, and others.

  • Congo Square - Explore the birthplace of Jazz, where West African drumming has resonated every Sunday since 1724. Experience one of the rare locations in America where enslaved individuals were permitted to gather en masse; a place of weddings, worship, and commerce.

  • St. Augustine Church - Offer homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, located within the grounds of St. Augustine’s Church in Treme, the most historic African American neighborhood in the country.

  • Louis Armstrong Park - Absorb the rich heritage that underpins the music, gastronomy, architecture, and overall culture of New Orleans; it’s a hidden gem that’s difficult to locate, and we’re delighted that you’ve found your way here!

What's Included
  • Quality storytelling entertainment
Location
Louis Armstrong Park
North Rampart Street
Meet under the main archway
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C_a
Dec 29, 2023
Absolutely I would tour again with you, Anansi's Daughter tour - She did a beautiful job giving us New Orleans history. I wish I had recorded the whole tour. She was amazing.
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Renuka_p
Oct 22, 2023
If you take any Black... - If you take any Black history tour, take this one. Malika does not white wash the history and it's a fabulous and fun time.
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Vertina_n
Oct 6, 2023
Awesome Experience! - Malika was an amazing storyteller and tour guide. She is thoroughly knowledgeable in all things New Orleans, culture and history. I emphatically recommened this tour and Malika to be your tour guide. 5 STARS!
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Amado_p
Jun 23, 2023
Malik- very knowledgeable... - Malik- very knowledgeable , good flow of information. You will learn a lot and enjoy the walk in park and neighborhood. Totally recommend it.
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Mahardy58
Apr 24, 2023
Fabulous tour with Malika! - Malika led our tour and shared her vast knowledge about the Black music experience in New Orleans; as well as the history and changes that have occurred in the Treme neighborhood and more! Awesome tour, I highly recommend it!
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Clive_l
Feb 4, 2023
Fact filled and thoughtful tour - Thank you Malika for an informative and entertaining tour. Starting from a low base of zero knowledge of the area, Malika fired facts and history at me at an alarming rate! I think I retained about 33% of it but that’s a lot more than I had when I started. Some sobering stories as well as uplifting ones. The truths, rather than myths, about voodoo and the history of the enslaved and free black population of the area. This tour has prompted me to read and learn more about these subjects. A real eye-opener.
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Kjhector
Dec 11, 2022
Treme tour - Malika did a phenomenal job of enlightening us on the history of NOL black history. She was a great story teller and encouraged our insights and input. Malika provided a great overview of the spirituality, music and history of NOL particularly the Treme neighborhood.
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Hopedream78
Nov 26, 2022
MUST DO TOUR!! - I learned so much on this tour, and Malika was FABULOUS!! She is highly knowledgeable about the history of Treme and New Orleans as a whole, and has beautiful energy. I am looking forward to touring with her again!
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Holt_r
Nov 20, 2022
Deeply informative - We have done several Viator tours. All have been exceptional. This one was the best of all. Melike (spelling?) was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable. Our family (2 parents and 2 tweens/teens) learned so much about this unique and important neighborhood and how the past has shaped its current form today. Weaving her unmatched knowledge of ethnomusicology, history, New Orleans culture, and her passion for Treme, Melike creates a fun, honest, educational, well-rounded, and accessible experience for all ages.
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Evettetorres529
Nov 15, 2022
Best Tour in NOLA - Malika was amazing! One of the best tours in NOLA. She is passionate and engaging. This was truly an authentic experience.. highly recommended.
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