Since 2017, founder Dennis M. has taken tourists on the ride of a lifetime with his red-carpet tours that give you the real deal of New Orleans.
Visitors will be entertained and educated in true New Orleans fashion. 2nd Line Tours offers unique opportunities to explore New Orleans’s authentic history, deep rooted traditions and one-of-a-kind culture.
Providing guests with the black experience, we highlight moments in history that make NOLA what it is today. Mix that in with some spirits, fun, and energy, and it's no wonder people name us the best tour ride in the city.
The tour features some of the most unique and iconic places like Congo Square the Birthplace of Jazz, Antebellum Slave Quarters, Musicians Village, Treme The Oldest African-American Neighborhood, Lower Ninth Ward: Hurricane Katrina Aftermath as well as historical events which includes the Civil Rights Trail: much much more.
Tours are suitable for all ages.
Posted By : Norma_W
McDonogh 19 Elementary School and meeting and meeting Ms. Tate was life changing!
I have developed a GREATER appreciation for OUR struggle.
Our tour guide (Jeremy "Jay") was was SUPERB and made the entire tour worth every penny!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 12:00:07 
Posted By : Janella_D
It was ok. The guide Jay seemed very knowledgeable and friendly but I think I misunderstood the tour. I thought we would get off the bus more.... we only got off once and the second stop was just to go to a step at the school. The Be studio was cool but that was about it. We just drove around on the bus for a couple hours amd watched Youtube videos on the screen. My best friend fell asleep for most of it. Some cool info was given but I wouldnt recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 18:24:19
Posted By : Jenea_J
This is a must do tour if you want authentic perspectives on New Orleans history. We have gone on this tour twice and each time have gotten a little more out of it. The stories, the traditions, and love is felt as you travel through the various areas of the past. It’s worth every penny.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 10:30:13
Posted By : Kerstin_H
We greatly enjoyed taking this small group tour and exploring the African American and Creole neighborhoods. Learning about their rich history was fascinating. Visiting the Lower Ninth Ward and witnessing the ongoing impact of Hurricane Katrina highlighted the long-term economic inequities. Studio Be, a unique art gallery, was another memorable stop on the tour. We couldn't have had a more knowledgeable and passionate tour guide.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 14:18:39
Posted By : Tandeka_B
Our guide, Jey, gives a great narrative about NOLA culture from the African American perspective and he is a native as well and gave great insight from local perspective. Tour is entertaining and gives audiovisual presentations on board the bus as you cruise around the city. Enjoyed the ride!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 13:30:54
Posted By : Maurice_B
Jay is a very knowledgeable guide. He’s very attentive and helpful but most of all he’s a really good guy.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 10:15:05
Posted By : Shoni_W
This was the BEST tour hands down. We was educated about the history and culture Our driver Jay was amazing ya heard me!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 10:25:23
Posted By : Jackie_H
Finding our tour guide, Denys, was easy as he greeted us with friendly energy at our meeting spot. His knowledge and stories about the areas we visited were heartbreaking as well as informative, engaging, and hopeful. Our group visited StudioBE and saw the remarkable works of Brandan Bmike Odums. We will look for 2nd Line Tours for future visits. This tour was a highlight of our visit to New Orleans.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 17:47:02
Posted By : Sonya_K
Great tour!! Good information about African American history in the city. We had the opportunity to see different neighborhoods and felt like a view of New Orleans through a local’s eye. Thanks Dennis for a great tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 10:30:02
Posted By : Taneisha_R
Wow! What an Amazing tour!!!!! I enjoyed hearing the “other” side of history. This tour was definitely one of the part of my trip.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 10:11:01
