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.
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Historical Treme Walking Tour
What's included in Historical Treme Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Backstreet Cultural Museum
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. This activity is an option and the ticket price is separate from the tour price. Price of the museum is $25.00 price may vary for Senior Citizens.
Congo Square
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.
Treme
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.
Inclusions
- Native of NOLA-Licenses Tour Guide
- Cultural Ambassador
- Guided Tour
- Lagniappe- means in French something extra
- Lunch/Dinner
- Backstreet Cultural Museum
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- guest will have to be able to stand for long periods of time
- Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet outside the gate under the Louis Armstrong Park Arch
