Two hundred years before the HBO television series made Tremé an emblem of the cultural richness of New Orleans, the residents of the faubourg Tremé drummed, danced, and second lined their way into history. The oldest African American neighborhood in the United States as well as the birthplace of jazz, Tremé boasts a history of civil rights activism and jazz rhythms that still inspires.
Explore the Tremé at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of New Orleans. From Congo Square to Brass Band Heaven and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, the Faubourg Tremé will get under your skin. The tour is ready whenever you feel like “Walking the Tremé.” With your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place. If you prefer, you can download the tour and use it offline as well.If you've got an hour or so and want to explore a neighborhood like no other, then this is the tour for you!
Posted By : CHELSEA_K
Tour would not play at the start location. Tried 15 times and it was frozen on the "download" page. Cell had full service, so it cannot be blamed on that. Never got to enjoy the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12 16:02:23 
Posted By : banerjet
This self guided audio tour uses the app 'VoiceMap' which my husband and I have had mixed experiences with. The app initially would not pick up our GPS location and we consequently walked in the wrong direction - but once we restarted it, it was smooth sailing. The information on the audio guide was interesting. The voice over, tone and method of delivery made it seem very personal and warm.
The only complaint we had is that - at one point the guide had us walk over to an underpass and told us to explore the area under the bridge. That area though was inhabited by displaced individuals living in tents etc. Unsure if the guide was made before they took over that area, but it was very confusing to say the least for my husband and I.
Our recommendations if you do the audio tour:
- There is alot of walking - so be prepared
- Plan your trip so you aren't too close to sunset or peak afternoon heat
- The tour starts in Louis Armstrong park but only covers a small portion of it, if you want to check out more of the park, account for that in your time.
- The tour references and walks by certain stores and coffee shops - all of which close around 2-3pm.
We'd recommend the tour for anyone who likes exploring at their own pace and is comfortable with long long walks.
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Posted On : 2023-09-22 09:55:35 
Posted By : Karen_W
The narrative was very well done. I learned a lot and enjoyed listening to it. It was very impressive that the system could detect where I was standing and start the narrative regarding that spot. I will definitely look for these again.
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Posted On : 2023-03-06 10:59:16
Posted By : 166constanceb
Truly enjoyed this self paced audio tour! I was able to walk the entire neighborhood and feel a connection in real time while learning the history of this historically Black neighborhood. The directions and automatic resumption of the recording as I reached the next destination was awesome! So glad I found this last minute tour! My trip was indeed enhanced because of it! I’ll be doing it again when I return for the Jazz fest. The quaint coffee shop and museum were closed so I definitely will repeat!
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Posted On : 2023-02-20 15:48:55
Posted By : ItsASunflowerDay
This experience was great from the beginning. Easy to download and use the app. Very clear speaker with interesting info. Great guidance.
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Posted On : 2023-02-10 18:54:24
Posted By : Roger_H
I enjoyed the personal and individual insights by the guide. I also enjoyed how well we were “guided” around.
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Posted On : 2022-12-28 14:24:29
Posted By : Amy_L
Interesting notes and historical details, easy to follow, no software glitches worked perfectly. Well worth the price and time spent.
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Posted On : 2022-06-14 10:08:25
Posted By : NDM
The audio story was great, but there are two sections that request the listener cross sections of a hwy that IS NOT MADE FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. Be careful!!!
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Posted On : 2022-04-27 11:18:49
Posted By : Roland_S
It was very easy to access the audio tour. My family and I enjoyed the learning about the neighborhood.
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Posted On : 2022-03-26 12:22:42
Posted By : Ruth_B
It is difficult to list favorite parts because the gps link barely worked and we were only able to get a few of the audio descriptions.
Upon returning to our VRBO we listened but had to remember the sites.
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Posted On : 2022-03-24 13:28:14
