What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Departure Point: Voodoo Lounge
Address: 718 North Rampart Street
New Orleans LA 70116
Dates: Daily
1
Storyville District
15 minutes
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.
2
French Quarter Phantoms
10 minutes
Starting location for this tour with general Treme history
3
Tour Treme'
50 minutes
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.
4
Congo Square
15 minutes
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.
5
The Lost Sock @ Rampart
15 minutes
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.
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