New Orleans Treme' Walking Tour
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.
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10:30am Treme' Tour
Tour of the historic Treme' neighborhood
What's included in New Orleans Treme' Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
French Quarter Phantoms
Starting location for this tour with general Treme history
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.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be ready to have fun and please wear comfortable shoes. You may bring your camera. No Videotaping please. All tours run rain or shine.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure Point: Voodoo Lounge Address: 718 North Rampart Street New Orleans LA 70116 Dates: Daily
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Your Treme' Tour will begin from The Voodoo Lounge, 718 N Rampart Street. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for your tour if possible. We have a box office inside the Voodoo Lounge. On arrival, please come to the box office window to pick up your tickets. There is a family-friendly entrance on Orleans Street. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to have fun. Cameras are welcome, however no videotaping.