New Orleans : African American Heritage Walking Tour
Overview
During this 2H walking tour, you will learn how People of African ancestry first arrived at New Orleans in 1719, within a year of the establishment of the city, having been forcibly removed from the Senegambia region of West Africa. Roughly five thousand Africans survived the Middle Passage en route to French Louisiana during the 1720s, followed in the 1780s by a similarly sized group brought by the Spanish from the Benin and Congo regions. Enslaved Africans of the colonial era cleared forests, raised crops, and built the city infrastructure.
In this visit You will see how African culture persisted in New Orleans, influencing everything from food to music to religion to architecture.
Your tour guide will take you to the famous Square Congo, now part of Armstrong Park on the edge of the French Quarter in the Faubourg Treme where hundreds of African slaves and laborers congregated to trade goods, play music, dance, and socialize.
What's Included
- TOUR GUIDE
- FOOD AND DRINK
- TIPS
Meeting Location
Decatur 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
Congo Square
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
French Quarter
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans : African American Heritage Walking Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
Traveler Photos





Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 19 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities

New Orleans City Private Tour for Kids and Families
$44.11

Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans
$30

Dive Into the Darkside of New Orleans - Vampire, Spirits, Hauntings, and Voodoo!
$165

Travelers Who Bought This Activity Also Bought

New Orleans Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise
$43.50

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
$47

New Orleans Original Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire, and More Tour
$32.99

Three Hour City Tour of New Orleans
$45