New Orleans Soul City Tour: Enslavement, Civil Rights, Congo Square and Modern Culture
by 2nd Line Tours
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This 2 hour 45 minute walking tour covers key sites in New Orleans that highlight the city’s Black history from enslavement to modern culture. The tour starts in Treme, known as the oldest African American neighborhood in the United States and an important location in the civil rights movement. Visitors walk past live music venues while learning about Treme’s role in the development of jazz and its cultural significance. The tour then moves to Congo Square, an outdoor space where enslaved people gathered to share African rhythms, dance, and Creole traditions. This stop explains how these influences contributed to the music and soul of New Orleans. Along the route, the guide points out murals that depict important figures and moments in Black history, including young civil rights activists Ruby Bridges and Leona Tate. The tour also discusses the impact of Hurricane Katrina and ongoing social challenges in the city. All fees and taxes are included, and air-conditioned transport is provided as part of the experience.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Treme Neighborhood
Spend about 5 minutes learning Treme’s role in the civil rights movement and its status as the oldest African American community in America. Walk past live music venues while hearing stories about jazz legends from the area.
5 min
Congo Square
Spend about 5 minutes learning about Congo Square’s cultural roots where African and Creole traditions combined. Hear stories of enslaved people gathering here to share music, dance, and culture.
5 min
New Orleans Murals
Spend about 5 minutes observing some of New Orleans’ most beautiful murals that depict important moments and figures in the city’s Black history.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is 414 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 in between the intersection of Tchoupitoulas Street and Canal st meeting 30 minutes prior to the tour to Check in
End point
The meeting point is 414 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 in between the intersection of Tchoupitoulas Street and Canal st meeting 30 minutes prior to the tour to Check in
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Soul City Tour: Enslavement, Civil Rights, Congo Square and Modern Culture
by 2nd Line Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This 2 hour 45 minute walking tour covers key sites in New Orleans that highlight the city’s Black history from enslavement to modern culture. The tour starts in Treme, known as the oldest African American neighborhood in the United States and an important location in the civil rights movement. Visitors walk past live music venues while learning about Treme’s role in the development of jazz and its cultural significance. The tour then moves to Congo Square, an outdoor space where enslaved people gathered to share African rhythms, dance, and Creole traditions. This stop explains how these influences contributed to the music and soul of New Orleans. Along the route, the guide points out murals that depict important figures and moments in Black history, including young civil rights activists Ruby Bridges and Leona Tate. The tour also discusses the impact of Hurricane Katrina and ongoing social challenges in the city. All fees and taxes are included, and air-conditioned transport is provided as part of the experience.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Treme Neighborhood
Spend about 5 minutes learning Treme’s role in the civil rights movement and its status as the oldest African American community in America. Walk past live music venues while hearing stories about jazz legends from the area.
5 min
Congo Square
Spend about 5 minutes learning about Congo Square’s cultural roots where African and Creole traditions combined. Hear stories of enslaved people gathering here to share music, dance, and culture.
5 min
New Orleans Murals
Spend about 5 minutes observing some of New Orleans’ most beautiful murals that depict important moments and figures in the city’s Black history.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is 414 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 in between the intersection of Tchoupitoulas Street and Canal st meeting 30 minutes prior to the tour to Check in
End point
The meeting point is 414 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 in between the intersection of Tchoupitoulas Street and Canal st meeting 30 minutes prior to the tour to Check in
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.