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See how Black history shaped New Orleans

See how Black history shaped New Orleans

“There’s no denying New Orlean’s stunning architecture, delicious food, soulful music, and air of mystique wouldn’t exist without the city’s Black community shaping it through generations. Want to experience its history? Visit Tremé — the oldest continuously occupied Black neighborhood in the United States. Stop by Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz, and the Backstreet Cultural Museum. Learn about NOLA’s significant role in the Civil Rights movement. And, of course, try mouthwatering shrimp Clemenceau and other Creole staples, too.”

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  1. New Orleans: Tremé African American & Creole History Tour

    4.8(148)
    From $22.00 per person

    Explore the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans to learn about the history of jazz and the civil rights movement. You'll visit a laundromat that’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Slave.

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  2. New Orleans: Cajun and Creole Cooking Class

    4.9(460)
    From $37.50 per person

    Experience the cuisine of New Orleans at this demonstration cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Enjoy a 3 or 4-course creole and cajun meal, copies of the recipes, and a local brew.

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  3. French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour

    4.8(745)
    From $30.00 per person

    Join the fun on a 2-hour, story-filled stroll through the French Quarter, the oldest, most famous, and most unpredictable neighborhood in New Orleans. This tour has history, culture, architecture and is great for shopping and dining.

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  4. New Orleans: Bayou Tour in Jean Lafitte National Park

    4.8(358)
    From $32.00 per person

    Visit New Orleans' closest swamp tour, only 25 minutes from downtown. Observe wildlife and exotic plant life under a shady, spacious pontoon boat. Learn from your local guide who knows and loves the bayou.

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  5. Evening in New Orleans: Live Jazz Music Discovery Tour

    4.6(62)
    From $59.00 per person

    Discover New Orleans' rich heritage and jazz tradition on a guided tour and check out some of the best jazz clubs and bars in town. Enjoy a beer as you take in live performances from local musicians.

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  6. From New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation Tour

    4.4(252)
    From $70.00 per person

    Visit Oak Alley Plantation on a guided tour from New Orleans. Learn about plantation life, see antique farm equipment and join a tour led by a guide in traditional dress.

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  7. New Orleans: Haunted Ghost, Voodoo, and Vampire City Tour

    4.5(1,804)
    From $32.99 per person

    Join an immersive storytelling experience that will bring you on a journey through New Orleans' French Quarter. Hear tales of ghosts and the stories that made them, vampires, Vodou, and more.

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