Treme Neighbourhood Tour

Discover the history of the oldest African American neighborhood in the United States on this fascinating tour of the Treme neighborhood in New Orleans. You'll stroll through the tree-lined streets where Jazz was born and see the famous Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square.

Treme Neighbourhood Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet up on 718 N Rampart St, where we'll set off on our guided tour of Treme, also known as New Orleans' African American neighborhood.

Firstly, we'll stroll around Congo Square and Louis Armstrong Park to begin exploring the spirit of the oldest African American neighborhood in the US. In the 18th century, this neighborhood had free persons, a distinction for the African-American population. The tour will reveal the reasons and other fascinating facts.

Throughout the tour, we'll visit significant historical sites such as St. Augustine's Church, the first black Catholic church in the US. We will discuss how the freedom of this neighborhood was impacted after the Civil War and learn about the history of the Ku Klux Klan and its actions in this district.

We'll stroll through the streets lined with characteristic architecture and discover the so-called "Creole" houses. Additionally, we'll explore the history of jazz, tracing its origins back to the Treme district.

Finally, after about 2 hours of learning about the origins of New Orleans and its Afro-American culture, we'll conclude our tour in Louis Armstrong Park.