Category African American Heritage Tours

New Orleans · AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE TOURS

6 Standout African American Heritage Tours in New Orleans

6 reviewed

New Orleans: Tremé African American & Creole History Tour

New Orleans: Tremé African American & Creole History Tour - Getting your bearings at The Voodoo Lounge

1.Tremé African American & Creole History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 1h 45m · from $22Our pick

Walk Tremé with a local historian through Creole and Black history, jazz birth stories, HBO Tremé spots, and landmark stops like St. Augustine Church.

“Erin was a fantastic guide, very well informed and enthusiastic with a palpable passion for the area and the history of its people. Excellent tour, my personal highlight of a New Orleans weekend.”

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True Voodoo History of NOLA’s Congo Square with Local Guide

True Voodoo History of NOLA's Congo Square with Local Guide - The French Quarter stop that ties rituals to everyday New Orleans

2.True Voodoo History of NOLA’s Congo Square with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Learn New Orleans Voodoo at Congo Square and the French Quarter, with Armstrong Park history, Marie Laveau stories, music, and a shop stop.

“Loved this tour! I don’t enjoy theatrical tours, I am more interested in factual & historical tours and this was that. Anna was amazing and very knowledgeable and you could tell she took pride in her research and tour.”

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Black History & Tremè Neighborhood Walking Tour

Black History & Tremè Neighborhood Walking Tour - Price and value for a 1 hour 45 minute neighborhood walk

3.Black History & Tremè Neighborhood Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk Treme with guides like LaToya and Malika, tracing jazz to Congo Square, memorials, and Louis Armstrong Park in 1h45.

“We had an amazing time on this tour with our guide Malika. She is warm, funny and incredibly knowledgeable about the true history and culture of New Orleans. As both a Vodou High Priestess and an academic, you get the best of all worlds. Do yourself a favour and book this tour.”

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Private French Quarter, Voodoo, and Congo Square Walking Tour

Private French Quarter, Voodoo, and Congo Square Walking Tour - Bourbon Street without losing the plot

4.Private French Quarter, Voodoo, and Congo Square Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $350

Private French Quarter voodoo tour to Congo Square and Louis Armstrong Park, with voodoo shops. Licensed guide, up to 15, 90 min.

“We had a wonderful experience with William. He was quite knowledgeable about NOLA and voodoo too! The pace was nice and the stops were informative. I highly recommend him for your tour guide and the tour in general.”

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New Orleans African American Heritage Walking Tour

New Orleans African American Heritage Walking Tour - The French Quarter, Rewritten Through African American Culture

True Voodoo History of NOLA’s Congo Square with Local Guide

True Voodoo History of NOLA's Congo Square with Local Guide - The French Quarter stop that ties rituals to everyday New Orleans

6.True Voodoo History of NOLA’s Congo Square with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Walk Congo Square and the French Quarter with a licensed guide, learn Code Noir and Marie Laveau, and end at Voodoo Authentica for gris-gris.

“Another great time with Tours by Foot in NOLA! As on the other tours, I’ve taken with them in the city. I had a wonderful time with a fun and friendly guide who knew so much about voodoo! The places we went to were cool and I got some souvenirs along the way.”

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