2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
14 people
English
Explore the rich Jewish heritage of New Orleans on this captivating tour that takes you through the French Quarter. Discover how Jewish settlers, starting from colonial times, have significantly shaped the city's culture, business, and music. Learn about the earliest Jewish immigrants who maintained their identity in a Catholic colony, and uncover their contributions to the city's development, from preserving the French Quarter to influencing jazz and culinary traditions.
Along the river, our walk around the Woldenberg Park includes a chance to see the Holocaust Memorial, the statue of Malcolm Woldenburg.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
This stop includes an intro to the history of New Orleans and discussion of earliest days of colony with threat of inquisition.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
This old building has a fascinating history, and was owned by a Jewish philanthropist.
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
From Dumaine to Pirates Alley, your guide will share stories of New Orleans’ famous pirates, some of which were Jewish.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
In front of our storied Jazz Hall, guests will hear about how Music was saved by Jewish preservationists.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Our last discussion includes Judah Benjamin, U.S. Senator and cabinet member of the Confederate government, and slavery in the state before the Civil War.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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