Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
Duration
165 Minute
Discover the Soul of New Orleans: Black History That Can’t Be Erased. Walk through the untold story of New Orleans from Indigenous Bulbancha to the Haitian Revolution, from the Mississippi River slave markets to the rhythms of Congo Square. Discover how Black resilience shaped the music, food, spirit, and soul of this city. You'll explore historic sites like Treme, Jackson Square, and the Lower 9th Ward, witnessing the triumphs and struggles that built the real New Orleans. Learn how young heroes like Ruby Bridges and Leona Tate carried the torch of Civil Rights, and how Hurricane Katrina exposed deep-rooted injustices still felt today. This tour honors the culture, courage, and survival that mainstream history often overlooks. Step into a journey that connects the past to the present — and feel the heartbeat of a people who refused to be erased.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Studio Be art gallery visit
Congo Square-Visit the Birthplace of jazz culture.
All Fees and Taxes
Hurricane Katrina Landmark
Restroom Break and gift shop
Civil Rights history-including Plessy vs. Ferguson and visit the first desegrated school in America
Treme Neighborhood-The oldest Black neighborhood in the United States
Know Before You Go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% Refund — 1+ day(s) before: 100% refundable
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Supplier: Viator
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