Walking the Tremé: A Self-guided Audio Tour of New Orleans

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Two hundred years before the HBO television series made Tremé an emblem of the cultural richness of New Orleans, the residents of the faubourg Tremé drummed, danced, and second lined their way into history. The oldest African American neighborhood in the United States as well as the birthplace of jazz, Tremé boasts a history of civil rights activism and jazz rhythms that still inspires. 

Explore the Tremé at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of New Orleans. From Congo Square to Brass Band Heaven and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, the Faubourg Tremé will get under your skin. The tour is ready whenever you feel like “Walking the Tremé.” With your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place. If you prefer, you can download the tour and use it offline as well.If you've got an hour or so and want to explore a neighborhood like no other, then this is the tour for you!

What's Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
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801 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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1210 Governor Nicholls Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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St. Augustine Church (pass by)

In 1842, Creoles of color began purchasing pews inside Saint Augustine's Church for their families’ Sunday worship. News of this spread and in a matter of days, white people kicked off a campaign of their own to buy family pews. Thus, the historic War of the Pews began.
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Backstreet Cultural Museum (pass by)

The Backstreet Cultural Museum boasts an incredible collection of the most dazzling Mardi Gras Indian costumes, second line umbrellas and photographs ever to grace the backstreets of New Orleans.
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New Orleans African American Museum (pass by)

The tree-shaded museum grounds of the New Orleans African American Museum include the Tremé Villa Meilleur's original kitchen dependencies as well as several homes that reflect a range of local building styles.
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The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts (pass by)

After cutting the highest-selling gospel song in history, Mahalia Jackson took her place on the international stage. She never forgot her New Orleans roots.
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Louis Armstrong Park (pass by)

The late Louis Armstrong remains one of this city’s most honored ambassadors. He was affectionately nicknamed both Satchmo and Pops, and was born in 1901, just outside Tremé. He grew up among churchgoers, hustlers, pimps and musicians.
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Treme (pass by)

The tour takes place in Treme.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible, preferably with someone escorting on foot.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking the Tremé: A Self-guided Audio Tour of New Orleans?

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). Read more Apr 2025

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Activity code: C-110804P8

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What's Included

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  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Lifetime access to the 'Walking the Tremé' tour
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible, preferably with someone escorting on foot.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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  • 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).

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