Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
Overview
Discover the Soul of New Orleans: Black History That Can’t Be Erased. Walk through the untold story of New Orleans from Indigenous Bulbancha to the Haitian Revolution, from the Mississippi River slave markets to the rhythms of Congo Square. Discover how Black resilience shaped the music, food, spirit, and soul of this city. You'll explore historic sites like Treme, Jackson Square, and the Lower 9th Ward, witnessing the triumphs and struggles that built the real New Orleans. Learn how young heroes like Ruby Bridges and Leona Tate carried the torch of Civil Rights, and how Hurricane Katrina exposed deep-rooted injustices still felt today. This tour honors the culture, courage, and survival that mainstream history often overlooks. Step into a journey that connects the past to the present — and feel the heartbeat of a people who refused to be erased.
What's Included
- Studio Be art gallery visit
- Congo Square-Visit the Birthplace of jazz culture.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hurricane Katrina Landmark
- Restroom Break and gift shop
- Civil Rights history-including Plessy vs. Ferguson and visit the first desegrated school in America
- Treme Neighborhood-The oldest Black neighborhood in the United States
Meeting Location
414 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Treme
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Congo Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Studio Be
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Lower Ninth Ward District (pass by)
French Quarter (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Activity code: C-325289P1
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