The 10 Most Popular Tremé Tours in New Orleans

1.New Orleans Treme’ Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $20Our pick

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes walking Treme and nearby historic sites with a guide from French Quarter Phantoms. Expect stories about jazz, Black history, Congo Square, St. Augustine’s Church, and Storyville, often brought to life with music clips. Groups are capped at 14, and the route may spend significant time in Armstrong Park.

“This is a great opportunity to learn about the history, music, and traditions so many of us like and care about when it comes to New Orleans. You will learn a lot about the history, music, people, and culture of the Treme. Kweku (guide) is highly knowledgeable and engaging. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks for the opportunity to learn so much on a lovely walk.”

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2.Tremé African American & Creole History Tour

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

Spend 105 minutes walking Tremé with a licensed local historian. Visit St. Augustine Church, the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, and a laundromat honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while connecting Black and Creole history to jazz, brass bands, and civil rights. Guides have included Erin, Nika, Kweku, and Angela; assignments vary.

“I really appreciated the guide’s high historical competence. His friendly and open minded style made the Tour into a memorable moment. Thanks!!”

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3.60-minute Tremé Walking Tour & Photo Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

Join local guide Hollis for a private walk through Tremé and nearby Storyville, with stops tied to Black New Orleans history, Charity Hospital, and Mardi Gras traditions. The route includes the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, and Hollis can help you take photos. Expect about one to one and a half hours, in English, for $15 per person.

“Hollis was nothing short of amazing! We wanted a factual account from regarding New Orleans history from an African American perspective. He was so helpful in his recommendations.”

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4.New Orleans Voodoo, Storyville, Treme, Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $29

This 2-hour-15-minute walk starts at Backatown Coffee Parlour and ends at St. Augustine Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave. You’ll visit Storyville, Congo Square, and Louis Armstrong Park with a licensed guide. Guides have included New Orleans Nate and David Higgins, though the guide and emphasis can vary.

“Nu'Awlins Nate was amazing! He shared so much interesting information! I would highly recommend a tour with him.”

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5.Private French Quarter and Treme Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk with a private guide from Royal Street through the French Quarter and into Treme, connecting architecture, city history, Creole culture, and the birth of jazz. Guides such as Cassandra, Derek, and Ashley have led this tour, with room to tailor the conversation to your interests. The 2.5-hour walk costs $600 for up to eight people.

“My college kids and I began planning our after-Christmas visit to NOLA summer 2023, with the goal of highlighting music, history, and food, the signature features of the city. I soon discovered Soul of New Orleans and Cassandra Snyder. What initially attracted me to Soul of New Orleans was Cassandra's mission of tailoring our New Orleans experiences to our particular interests. Cassandra and I worked together to develop an array of activities. She arranged 2 morning walking tours, guided by Derek, who is soon completing his Ph.D. in history. Derek was really fun (my 3 college kids loved him), entertaining with both history and local "lore," and a continuing resource…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $9Best value

Explore Tremé with a one-hour, self-guided VoiceMap audio tour in English. Start at 801 N Rampart Street and follow GPS-guided stories to landmarks including the Backstreet Cultural Museum, Louis Armstrong Park and Saint Augustine Catholic Church. You control the pace, with offline maps and audio available after downloading the tour.

“It was an incredible informative tour I would highly recommend this I learned so much and felt like the orator was holding my hands through the experience I loved in interactive nature of the tour”

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7.New Orleans Driving Tour with Bayou St. John, City Park, Treme

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

In about three hours, this New Orleans driving tour visits Treme, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Bayou St. John, City Park, and the Lake Pontchartrain shore. Expect local history, old homes, birds, and a stop at Cafe Du Monde for beignets at your own expense. Groups are capped at seven, and Brian is a guide associated with the tour.

“Highly recommended. This tour does not just take you off the beaten path, it takes you way outside expectations of what a New Orleans tour can be. Wildlife, nature, deep local history… Brian knows the subjects and will take you places you were not expecting . Informative and engaging, this was one of the highlights of our trip.”

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8.Treme Bar Crawl & Seafood Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Join King Hollis for a one-hour Tremé bar crawl with stops at local bars and historic murals, neighborhood stories, and photo opportunities. The tour ends at a Black-owned restaurant, where you can buy seafood and drinks. It costs $25 per person, with food and beverages extra.

“The tour was very informative and gave you a feel of the neighborhood. Such rich history here, an A++++ experience!”

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9.Historical Treme Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

This two-hour Treme walk starts and ends at Louis Armstrong Park, with a local cultural guide such as Robin Parson or Harris. Hear about Black Mardi Gras Indian traditions, stand on Congo Square, and see Creole cottages, townhouses, and the city’s oldest surviving Creole mansion. The Backstreet Cultural Museum is optional and costs extra.

“Robin was an exemplary tour guide! We received so much history in just 2 hours that it's still sitting with me days later. I learned so much more about Treme than I thought I knew! I am looking forward to going back and using this company to do a jazz tour. I am recommending to others who are traveling to the area in the future”

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10.Voodoo, Storyville, and Treme Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Start at Backatown Coffee and spend two hours on foot with an English-speaking guide. The route connects Storyville, the former Iberville Housing Project, Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, and the site of Marie Laveau’s home, with stories of jazz, Voodoo, and Treme. The Backstreet Cultural Museum is an optional stop, with admission not included.

“The tour guide did not turn up & did not even cancel in advance. Spoilt our day….”

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