Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Tremé, the oldest African American neighborhood in the US and birthplace of jazz, with this highly acclaimed self-guided audio tour.
- St. Augustine Church - In 1842, Creoles of color began purchasing pews inside Saint Augustine’s Church for their familiesâ Sunday worship. News of this spread and in a matter of days, white people kicked off a campaign of their own to buy family pews. Thus, the historic War of the Pews began.
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to the ‘Walking the Tremé’ tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Long before the HBO TV show shed light on the cultural wealth of New Orleans through Tremé, the inhabitants of the residential area known as faubourg Tremé created history through their unique drumming, dancing, and ‘second lining.’ Known as the first African American community in America and the birthplace of jazz, Tremé is famous for its civil rights activism and jazz beats that continue to inspire.
Discover Tremé in your preferred pace with this much-praised independent audio tour of New Orleans. Explore everything from Congo Square, Brass Band Heaven, to the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, and let the Faubourg Tremé captivate you. Initiate the tour whenever you’re ready to ‘Walk the Tremé.’ With your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio will play automatically at just the right moment and location. You can also download the tour to use it offline whenever you want. If you can spare an hour and want to explore a district like none other, this tour is the perfect choice!
- Wheelchair accessible, preferably with someone escorting on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.