About this Experience
Nola Culture City Tour
Duration
2 hours 45minutes
About
Soul of New Orleans Tour: Black History That Can’t Be Erased Embark on an immersive exploration of New Orleans' rich African American and Afro-Creole heritage. Begin in the Indigenous lands once known as Bulbancha, and trace the profound impact of the Haitian Revolution on the city's development. Stand along the Mississippi River, site of one of the nation's largest slave markets, and feel the enduring spirit at Congo Square, where enslaved Africans gathered to preserve their cultural traditions through music and dance. Delve into the unique experience of urban slavery in New Orleans, where bondage met with creativity, resistance, and survival. Enslaved Africans and free people of color built homes, prepared food that would define Creole cuisine, and gave rise to jazz, Black masking culture, and the legacy of the Mardi Gras Indians — cultural expressions born from struggle and triumph. Explore historic neighborhoods like Tremé, Congo Square, and the Lower 9th Ward, witnessing the deep legacy of Black communities who shaped the city’s rhythm and soul. Stand in the footsteps of Civil Rights pioneers like Ruby Bridges and Leona Tate, who integrated schools and helped change American history. Learn how Hurricane Katrinadevastated Black neighborhoods and exposed long-standing injustices still felt today. This isn’t just a tour — it’s a living history experience. One that honors the pain, celebrates the creativity, and uplifts the enduring strength of a people whose influence helped shape America itself. Step into the soul of the city. Travel with the ancestors. Witness the culture. This is Black history that can’t be erased.