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New Orleans African American Heritage Walking Tour

4.8 (11)
New Orleans, US
4.8 (11)
New Orleans, US
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Experience the rich and captivating history of African American culture in New Orleans with this exciting 2-hour walking tour. Discover how People of African ancestry first arrived in the city in 1719, and explore the lasting influence of African culture on food, music, religion, and architecture. Your knowledgeable tour guide will take you to Congo Square, where African slaves and laborers traded goods, played music, danced, and socialized. Then, you'll wander through the vibrant French Quarter, immersing yourself in the traditions of voodoo, jazz music, Creole food, and unique architecture. This tour is a truly immersive experience, allowing you to delve into the fascinating history that has shaped New Orleans into the vibrant and diverse city it is today. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the African American heritage of the Big Easy.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Experience the rich African American history of New Orleans
  • Explore Congo Square, a historic meeting place for African slaves
  • Learn about the influence of African culture in food, music, and architecture
  • Discover the traditions of voodoo and jazz in the French Quarter
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant and diverse African American community of New Orleans
  • Tour guide
  • Food and drink
  • Tips

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Introduction

Discover the rich and vibrant history of New Orleans with the African American Heritage Walking Tour. This captivating 2-hour experience takes you on a journey through time, unveiling the fascinating story of people of African ancestry who shaped the city's culture, food, music, religion, and architecture. From their arrival in 1719 to their influential presence during colonial times, you will gain a deep understanding of the profound impact African culture had on New Orleans.

What to Expect?

During this immersive walking tour, you can anticipate diving deep into the African American heritage of New Orleans. Your knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through significant landmarks such as Congo Square, once a gathering place where African slaves and laborers traded goods, played music, danced, and socialized. Explore the historic French Quarter, where you'll learn about the origins of voodoo, jazz music, Creole cuisine, and witness the architectural influences brought by African Americans throughout history. With a total duration of 120 minutes, this tour promises to be an engaging and educational experience.

Who is this for?

This tour is open to all individuals who have an interest in African American history and want to delve into the multicultural tapestry that makes New Orleans unique. Whether you're a solo traveler, a history enthusiast, or a group of friends looking for an immersive cultural experience, this tour welcomes everyone. By uncovering the African roots that permeate every aspect of New Orleans, this tour allows anyone to appreciate the rich diversity that defines this vibrant city.

Why Book This?

Immerse yourself in the untold stories and hidden gems of New Orleans' African American heritage with this enriching walking tour. Unlike any other, this experience offers a unique perspective on the city's history, shedding light on the immense contributions of African Americans throughout the centuries. With a passionate and knowledgeable guide leading the way, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the African influences that have shaped New Orleans into the cultural melting pot it is today.

Good to Know

When joining this tour, please ensure you arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the start time. The tour starts at Congo Square, now part of Armstrong Park, where you'll have a chance to immerse yourself in the historic ambiance. From there, you'll explore the French Quarter, discovering the African American culture and history intertwined with the city's traditions. Dress comfortably and wear suitable walking shoes to make the most of this insightful journey.

Reviews

Participants who have taken the African American Heritage Walking Tour rave about the enlightening experience it provides. They praise the knowledgeable and passionate tour guides who bring history to life with fascinating stories and insights. Travelers are amazed by the profound influence of African culture that resonates throughout the city and are grateful for the opportunity to learn more about New Orleans' multi-faceted heritage. Overall, reviews highlight the tour's immersive and informative nature, making it a must-do for anyone interested in exploring the African American history of New Orleans.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

Congo Square

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.

French Quarter

We will walk at the French Quarter in the theme of African American culture and history. Learn from where come traditions of voodoo, dance, Jazz music, Creole food & architecture

Reviews

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4.8 (11)

Lisa_O

We had a great time on this fascinating walking tour. Our guide Mika was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, engaging and friendly. Mika imparted her extensive knowledge in an entertaining and relaxed manner whilst being totally respectful of the subject matter. We enjoyed the conversation and company of the other 2 participants and highly recommend this tour.

Al_B

We have participated in other tours in the NOLA area in the past and enjoyed them all. This one though is a very important tour for any visitor to the Quarter to have a better understanding of the African American culture in the area and the influence that the various members of that culture have had on the city since the first enslaved people were brought to NOLA. We learned a lot about the culture and how it has endured through the centuries. This tour has caused me to dig deeper into the culture and history. Thank you!

johndA6407NZ

The tour was amazing, I learned a lot about the culture of New Orleans, my History and the beginning of Jazz. You definitely will enjoy this walking tour, the tour guide did an excellent job and has the knowledge of our History. All of my questions were answered. Thank you

Erika_H

Keynin was polite, friendly, and gave us the tea on everything and everyone. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the tour and recommended a great place to get a poboy. Tour and food 10/10

Jennifer_E

Very knowledgeable-came away with a more nuanced understanding of the city's origins and its challenging history. Would highly recommend the tour.

Joanne_R

Louis Armstrong Park: seeing evidence of offerings under an old tree brought the past and the present together in a way that I would have never seen has I not seen had I not gone on this tour.

Rachael_i

So, I had the same tour guide, for this tour, as I did when I took The Garden District Tour. Right away, the tour guide tried to extort more money out of me. He said I was rude, because he wasn’t happy with the tip I gave him for the previous tour. And, he threatened to not run the tour at all. You see, no one else had bought a ticket for this group tour either. And, so the guide was going to cancel it without refund, because he was trying to use blackmail to get a bigger tip. News flack! While it is a good idea to tip when you travel, tips are still suppose to be optional. And, you should never feel pressured to tip more than you are comfortable with (like this tour guide was trying to pressure me to do). Skip the problems from an incompetent guide and just go read the plaques in Congo Square yourself. It will be more accurate information.

Molly_W

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told a unique perspective on New Orleans history. The city has such a rich tapestry of history that was told beautifully.

Abimbola_A

Keynin was my tour guide and he was more than knowledgable about new orleans (born and raised, local musician) shows and tells you the story not popularly told. He did a great job and at the end of the tour if you can beg him to, ask him to show you the scariest story. Enjoy and thank me later.

Andrea_J

Tour guide Keynin was excellent and provided so much information, background, and context to the various historic spots we toured.
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