New Orleans Treme' Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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1 hour 45 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Treme' (pronounced Tre-May) sits adjacent to the French Quarter and is the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. Treme' is a vibrant area steeped in music and culture. Come explore this iconic gem and revel in New Orleans Jazz history with its roots in Congo square and Storyville, the birthplace of such Jazz greats as Alphonse Picou and Trombone shorty.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Voodoo Lounge, 718 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 10:30 AM

What To Expect

Storyville District

Guide will lead you through the old Storyville District while narrating the history of the area. A district associated with the early development of New Orleans-style jazz existed from 1897-1917. Romanticized by early historians as the birth-place of jazz, this red-light district included brothels, bars and dance halls where jazz artists performed and socialized.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter Phantoms

Starting location for this tour with general Treme history
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tour Treme'

Explore the Treme neighborhood and its history with your guide. Includes multiple historic sites such as St Augustine's Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Congo Square

where the enslaved and free people of color gathered throughout the 19th century for meetings, open markets, and the African dance and drumming celebrations that played a substantial role in the development of jazz.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Lost Sock @ Rampart

Laundry and Museum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame location. Former home of Cosimo's J&M Recording Studio where Fats Domino, Little Richard, Professor Longhair and more recorded some of their first music.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7957P8

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