Black History Tours in New Orleans

Explore Black history and heritage on these tours

 

New Orleans is Black culture — you can hear it in the music, taste it in the food, and feel it through the culture. There's no better way to learn about Black history than through a tour guided by a local expert. Black history tours in New Orleans offer powerful, immersive ways to explore these stories—led by knowledgeable guides who bring the past to life through neighborhoods, historic sites and cultural landmarks. Whether walking through Tremé, visiting historic Congo Square, or learning about influential leaders and artists, these tours provide meaningful insight into the people and places that shaped New Orleans.

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In these tours, dive into the history of the Tremé neighborhood with stops at Armstrong Park, Congo Square, and Bayou Road. Take a bike ride centered on environmental justice through the River Parishes with Down by the River or visit historical sites crucial to the Civil Rights Movement with Hidden History Tours. There's so much waiting to be discovered. To learn more about Black history, check out our Black History Itinerary and our page on Black-owned Businesses. Check out some of the best Black history tour offerings in New Orleans below.