Voodoo / Treme / Storyville Tour

Explore the rich culture and history of New Orleans with a guided tour of legendary neighborhoods like Voodoo, Storyville, and Treme. Begin your journey at Backatown Coffee, located in the historic red light district of Storyville, where early jazz greats such as Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, and Sidney Bechet got their start. Visitors learn about the area’s unique history, including surviving buildings from the district and the transformation of the former Iberville Housing Project into the Bienville Basin Apartments. The tour delves into Voodoo traditions, highlighting the life and legacy of Marie Laveau, while separating myth from historical fact and exploring the crossovers with West African religions and Roman Catholic practices.

The experience continues through iconic sites like Basin Street Station, Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, St. Augustine Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, where stories of local history, including the "War of the Pews" and the 1891 Parish Prison vendetta, are shared. Optional visits to the Backstreet Cultural Museum preserve Mardi Gras Indian and Second Line culture, giving guests a deeper understanding of New Orleans’ vibrant traditions. Along the way, tour guides provide insight into locations featured in the HBO series "Treme" and share the meaning of local expressions such as "lagniappe," offering a rich, immersive experience that combines history, music, culture, and legend in one unforgettable journey.