Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann Grima House

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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New Orleans, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Peter_K ·

Mar 2026

Robert was incredibly knowledgeable and led a great tour. The stories and the historical context of not just the house, but the world at the time was very informative.

· Cassie_C ·

Mar 2026

The guy was very knowledgeable about that time. He didn’t hesitate to answer questions. He remained respectful at all times.

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Overview

What's Included

Professional Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Hermann-Grima House, 820 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3416

What To Expect

Hermann-Grima House

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 181 reviews

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Robert was incredibly...

Peter_K, Mar 2026

Robert was incredibly knowledgeable and led a great tour. The stories and the historical context of not just the house, but the world at the time was very informative.

Great Tour

Cassie_C, Mar 2026

The guy was very knowledgeable about that time. He didn’t hesitate to answer questions. He remained respectful at all times.

This was a very...

Kaila_W, Feb 2026

This was a very educational experience! Our tour guide was awesome; my friends and I really enjoyed learning and site seeing

Great tour

Deborah_S, Jan 2026

Robert did a great job of explaining the history of the urban slaves. We learned a lot from him. The house is also stunning.

Not what was expected

Jason_M, Dec 2025

I felt the tour was a little more focused on the "masters" of the house than expected. I learned about the house's builder, his financial issues, his wife's wealth, his daughter and her husband, the family that purchased the house and so forth, but not much about the enslaved people other than their economic value. I'd love to have learned more about their humanity and lives and remove focus from the slave owners.

Very historical and educational experience

Tori_W, Nov 2025

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. This was a very educational experience. I wish we could have eaten the food prepared

Excellent tour of historic family home

Deborah_L, Oct 2025

Excellent guide for family house pre-civil war ( and after) showing where and how enslaved people lived in the city of New Orleans.

It was worth the time and...

Christopher_W, Sep 2025

It was worth the time and effort. It was an interesting tour and the guide was informative. I recommend.

Excellent time invested in New Orleans’ history!

Amanda_G, Jul 2025

The tour Guide is wonderful she was very open to questions and very well documented. Kelsy with her narrative allow us to live in the past and to see the hard life of people slaved and in the contrast the opulent life of the owner of the house… sadness and history. Wonderful experience

Great tour told from the...

Shannah_M, Jun 2025

Great tour told from the perspective of an urban slave…I learned a lot and would highly recommend it!

Urban Enslavement

Lynell_A, Jun 2025

No matter what is believed Urban enslavement was just as brutal. The ironing and resewing of sleeves. The cooking 12-16 hours a day. The caring for the children, all children to about the age of five with you own child that could be sold by age 10 years old. Horrible. Sad. But the interesting revelation is that some.had been granted freedom and being enslaved for over 40 years and being sold to pay off debts and being bought back. I cannot ever imagine. It was a good historical tour. Loved the recipes.

Educational

Serena_P, May 2025

It was very interesting to learn about the previous owners of this home, about urban enslavement, and the connection of previous family member’s ties to the Whitney Plantation. Very educational and would highly recommend.

Informative Tour!

Joseph_C, Apr 2025

The tour is a must for anyone wanting to experience historical New Orleans. The tour was only an hour and filled with information. We loved learning about the history of the home and the two families that occupied the home. Learning about enslaved workers in an urban area was great after we learned about life on the Whitney Plantation.

An expertly conducted...

Carmen_C, Apr 2025

An expertly conducted tour, highlighting the lives and contributions of enslaved people to antebellum life in New Orleans.

I liked this tour. You...

STACY_R, Apr 2025

I liked this tour. You got to see some rooms and original furnishings. The grounds are beautiful and it was interesting to hear about the history of this place

Amazing experience!

Anna_K, Mar 2025

Really eye opening and informative perspective on urban enslavement. I am lucky to have been able to do it.

Amazing experience, the...

Aliat_B, Jan 2025

Amazing experience, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Please visit when you get the chance

Step back in time

Michelle_V, Jan 2025

I love history so while in the city, our family stepped back in time almost 200 years. Our guide was very knowledgeable and offered new insights into urban slavery. It was a packed hour and I’d highly recommend going.

Unique learning experience

Roz_R, Dec 2024

Knowledgeable tour guide, who answered all of our questions. Young people would benefit from seeing this part of American history.

Bring the past to life.

Mary_E, Nov 2024

Lots of detailed information regarding the living conditions and daily life of the slaves of New Orleans.

An illuminating visit

Johanna_L, Nov 2024

The interior layout of house with its zones off limits to slaves, its porches, veranda, giant water cistern

Great tour

TaylorBlackburn, Oct 2024

Amazing learning experience. Our tour guide, Robert's, personal life experiences was touching and eye opening. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour.

Must-do Tour

Kaitlin_F, Oct 2024

Phenomenal tour. Really centered the slave experience and not the slaveholders. There are not enough tours like this. I learned so much. It was about an hour long.

Great tour

Daniel_B, Oct 2024

The tour was amazing! So informative. More people should take this tour! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history.

Urban slaves

Alisha_B, Sep 2024

House is kinda boring BUT the tour guide makes it so interesting. He was AMAZING ( guy with dreads) he had so much history, knowledge and personal stories. He actually brought me the tears at the end. I had to walk away tip this man when you go see him he’s worth it.

Insightful tour on Urban enslavement

Ophlie_B, Aug 2024

Very insightful tour. Highly recommend thanks to the detailed explanation and moving insights on several house's inoccupents over time

Quite the learning...

James_A, Aug 2024

Quite the learning experience. It was a different perspective to learn about enslaved people outside of plantations.

A Moving Must-Do

David_Y, Jul 2024

Robert's closing statements about his own family's close generational experience was a moving, humanizing, and very personal connection that made the rest of the tour make amazing sense.

Great educational tour, so glad we found it.

Mary_I, Jun 2024

We had an amazing docent who was an advocate of not only the museum but the women’s art in the carriage house. We also met one of the talented artists and are taking a little piece of New Orleans home with us. It was a truly educational visit we will never forgot and a must see if you are in the area!