New Orleans Voodoo, Storyville, Treme, Walking Tour
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New Orleans, USA
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the rich tapestry of New Orleans on this walking tour of landmarks deeply rooted in the city’s cultural history. With a group, follow your guide and gain insight you won’t get in a guidebook as you hear the stories behind the highlights and learn about their importance to music, spirituality, and the legacy of enslaved people.
- Go beyond simple sightseeing with fascinating insights from a local guide
- Explore the birthplace of jazz in Storyville, once the city’s Red Light District
- Discover Congo Square’s vibrant history of resistance, music, and voodoo
- Visit key landmarks, including churches and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave
What's Included
- Expert licensed guides
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Backatown Coffee Parlour301 Basin St #1, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Your tour guide will be at inside or outside the entrance to Backatown Coffee, 301 Basin Street
End point
- Saint Augustine Catholic Church1210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Tomb of the Unknown Slave, on the side of St. Augustine Catholic Church
Itinerary
1
Storyville District
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church & International Shrine of St. Jude
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Congo Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Louis Armstrong Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
St. Augustine Catholic Church
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Backstreet Cultural Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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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
4.6
based on 62 reviews
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Sephora_d, Dec 2025
Mr. Higgins was very nice. I wish we would have gotten a chance to see everything during the tour but he touched on some of the other things on the way to lil dizzy’s. I really appreciated that he walked us over and the conversation there was my favorite part of the experience.
Emilia_C, Nov 2025
Fantastic experience. I had a wonderful time. We learned so much about the origins of jazz, the history of the city and Louisiana, with such a great guide, it was amazing. I really had lots of fun and definitely recommend it.
Andrea_E, Jul 2025
Our tour guide was New Orleans Nate and he was great! Extremely knowledgeable and had what I call “receipts” to back up everything he was telling us. His personality was charismatic as well. He spoke loud enough for everyone to hear him. He was patient with everyone taking pictures as well. He even helped me get my phone back when I left it in the coffee shop prior to the tour. I love New Orleans and learned a lot about the neighborhood of Tremé. I definitely recommend this tour, request Nawlins Nate if you can!
Janet_M, Apr 2025
We learned a lot and heard many entertaining stories! Our guide Nate, had many family and personal experiences that he shared.
CarolynV_G, Mar 2025
A substitute for the original guide was made. He talked about music and musicians not voodoo as was described in the write up. He was good although a little hard to hear at times.
Dominique_C, Feb 2025
I had a great time on this tour as a solo traveler in New Orleans for the second time! Super informative, would recommend
Sonia_S, Jan 2025
Dave Higgins was well-informed about the music scene, although I had already learned much of this at the Jazz museum. We had signed up for the Treme tour, and was disappointed that this was cancelled and we were assigned to another tour that actually stayed in the Armstrong Park, with two sites away from the park---which was also disappointing. Higgins was a very enthusiastic and lively presenter.
Seth_W, Oct 2024
An excellent tour. Highly informative and treats painful parts of US history with respect. Among my favorite tours in the city.
Kavisa_W, Oct 2024
Our tour guide David, was great. You can tell he loves giving tours and New Orleans' history. He also has some great jokes. He was very kind and punctual. We learned a lot and left with a deeper appreciation of local history.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks so much Robert - David had a great time with you all!
Angela_L, Oct 2024
I had an incredible tour experience we had. Our guide, was absolutely fantastic! It’s hard to believe that we were his first tour group. His wealth of historical and culinary knowledge added so much depth to the experience. I left with a greater appreciation for the city and its rich cultural heritage. The food samples were an added touch. I’d definitely recommend the tour to friends and family.
Whitney_D, Sep 2024
New Orleans Nate & his family were such a joy to meet & we will never forget how much fun we had learning about the history of the neighborhood and meeting locals along the way! We went last year and will be looking for Nate & his family again next week!
Katie_B, Aug 2024
Speaking in creole French .. knowing the knowledge and history of true New Orleans … the part nobody wants to learn or talk about
Julie_E, Jun 2024
Dave was excellent- charismatic- knowledgeable- loves the city- he also was hilarious!! I loved how he animated the stories!
Jeannette_A, May 2024
The tour brought history to life on a beautiful day in New Orleans Louisiana. I learned to appreciate the history and music of Treme.
Todd_B, Apr 2024
Our tour guide was David Higgins and he was amazing! We met him at the coffee shop and, before we knew he was our guide I told my wife…that guy looks like a cool guy, I wish he was our guide! And he was! We had an entertaining time, he told us lots of interesting information about the history of New Orleans and the areas we walked around. He gave useful historical context to New Orleans, as well as silly stuff like playing Miles Davis to a bird that hangs out along the way. It was a highlight to our trip, we recommend it for everyone!
evhershey, Nov 2023
This was a really good tour and David is a great guide. He knows a lot about the city, its musical history and he clearly likes his job! He made it fun and interesting and even customized the tour a bit based on things we were interested in.
I recommend this tour for early in your trip to New Orleans so you can learn about the city and places that you may want to explore on your own
Amy_R, May 2023
We ended up going on the Music Tour with David. He was an incredible tour guide who brought so much vibrancy to the history of music in New Orleans.
Jennifer_G, Apr 2023
Nu'Awlins Nate was amazing! He shared so much interesting information! I would highly recommend a tour with him.
Cassandra_S, Oct 2022
Our tour guide, David, was an excellent narrator and storyteller! Extremely knowledgeable. Interesting stories based on real history.
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