Come explore the iconic Tremé neighborhood, known as the cultural heartbeat of New Orleans. Revel in New Orleans' Creole and Black history with its roots in Congo square and Storyville, and learn about the birthplace of Jazz greats such as Alphonse Picou and Trombone Shorty.
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2hrs
Cancellation:
24.0hrs
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Highlights
- Tour one of the oldest African-American neighborhoods in the United States originally settled by Free People of Color; often referred to as Creoles, whose unique experience helped shape the civil rights movement
- Learn about the classic architecture, music history, and Mardi Gras Indian history as you stroll along Rampart Street and Congo Square at Armstrong Park
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Slave to discuss the history of slavery in New Orleans before venturing off the beaten path to see film locations from the HBO Tremé series.
What's Included
- 2-hour walking tour
- Knowledgable guide
Additional Information
- Please arrive 10 minutes early
- The tour spans about one mile and is taken at a leisurely pace
Cancellation policy
Tours run rain or shine. Should you anticipate inclement weather please bring along a poncho or umbrella. Tour guides will do their best to keep you under balconies and galleries for the storytelling. Cancellations with under 24 hours notice are not eligible for a refund.
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Apr 12, 2021
The tour did not celebrate Treme, nor New Orleans as a whole. Instead, we were told, and shown, why the neighborhood was once great, and now isn't -- whether due to Louis Armstrong Park being built, or gentrification, or Airbnb. Though I learned some new things, the guide did not seem to give us much to appreciate about the neighborhood. She also expressed a lot of disdain for, verbatim, every non-African influence on the city, which, though a valuable perspective, became slightly distracting by the 10th time. I'll also admit it was disappointing not to be toured by a local.
Jan 27, 2020
There were two historians and an elementary school principal in our group so we were really impressed with the historical accuracy and the way the history was told. This was particularly true for the parts of the history that are more difficult to tell, especially more contemporary issues.
Jan 22, 2020
Malika did a wonderful job sharing all the knowledge she had on the neighbourhood, while adding anecdotes from her personal connections/findings. It was very informative and thought provoking. Will recommend to others!
Location
Meeting location:
718 N Rampart St
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