Voodoo, Treme and Storyville Walking Tour New Orleans, LA

Discover the heart and soul of New Orleans on this immersive cultural walking tour through Storyville, Treme, and the world of Voodoo. Journey through the neighborhoods that shaped Creole and African-American heritage and the birth of early jazz.

Start your tour at Backatown Coffee, located on the historic Storyville site, which for 20 years played a key role in New Orleans history and hosted jazz legends like Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, and Sidney Bechet. Then explore the former Iberville Housing Project (now Bienville Basin Apartments) to see surviving buildings and learn how today's "New Urbanism" influences local architecture.

Step into the world of Voodoo, exploring its West African roots, its blend with Catholicism, and the legendary story of Marie Laveau, New Orleans' famed Voodoo Queen. Then visit Basin Street Station, Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, Perseverance Hall, Rabassa-de Pouilly House, and St. Augustine Catholic Church & Tomb of the Unknown Slave, where you'll hear gripping tales like the "War of the Pews" and the dramatic 1891 Parish Prison vendetta.

Visit filming locations from the HBO series Treme, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and the site of Marie Laveau's home. Guests can optionally explore the Backstreet Cultural Museum, preserving Mardi Gras Indian and Second Line traditions. End your tour with a "lagniappe"—a special insight into the historic St. Louis Cemetery's above-ground tombs.