About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 45 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 45 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- 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.
Local guides to help you plan
How to Read New Orleans by Neighborhood
A context-first framework for planning New Orleans by river, adjacency, neighborhood rhythm, and respectful observation.
A Street-Level Guide to New Orleans Architecture
How to notice lots, passages, galleries, materials, climate response, and building types without flattening the city into balcony shorthand.
Listening With Context in New Orleans
A respectful way to connect jazz history, neighborhood institutions, live rooms, and public traditions.
What is included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Starting location for this tour with general Treme history
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.
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- Departure Point: Voodoo Lounge Address: 718 North Rampart Street New Orleans LA 70116 Dates: Daily
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- French Quarter Phantoms
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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