New Orleans Historical Treme Walking Tour

The Historical Treme Walking tour introduces the African American experience in New Orleans, our guests will witness the Free People of Color that lived and thrived in the neighborhood, in addition to the Italians that also lived in this historical neighborhood. The culture, traditions, history, and heritage displayed in the neighborhood are uniquely different than any other place in America.

Meeting Point

Louis Armstrong Park

701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Meet outside the gate under the Louis Armstrong Park Arch

What's included:

• Native of NOLA-Licenses Tour Guide
• Cultural Ambassador
• Guided Tour
• Lagniappe- means in French something extra

Not included:

• BackStreet Cultural Museum Admission: $15.00-$20.00 depends on group sizes

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Backstreet Cultural Museum

1531 St Philip St, New Orleans, 70116-2934, Louisiana

We will visit one of Treme's cultural museums and witness the New Orleans Black Mardi traditions. The travelers will learn about the heritage and the stories of the Black Mardi Gras Indians.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Congo Square

701 N Rampart St, Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets, New Orleans, 70116-3085, Louisiana

The travelers will visit the sacred grounds of Congo Square where the indigenous, enslaved, and free people of color would gather on a Sunday to participate in the market. The market consisted of drumming, dancing, singing, selling goods, and more... Join us and hear the stories of the spirits that protected these sacred grounds.

15 minutes

Treme

New Orleans, Louisiana

The travelers will stroll through the Creole and Scillian neighborhoods. They will view the Creole cottages and Creole townhouses, and witness the oldest Creole Mansion still standing in the City of New Orleans located in the Treme neighborhood.

1 hour