Jewish History Tour of New Orleans

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The New Orleans Holocaust Memorial is a nine-panel public art piece that was created by Yaacov Agam. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Malcolm Woldenberg, was a committed philanthropist and leader of the Jewish community of New Orleans, LA. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour takes a trip through the French Quarter with an emphasis on how Jews have contributed to the multi-ethnic gumbo known as New Orleans. The Jewish community has had an active presence in New Orleans since colonial times, contributing to our culture, business, and music. As you walk through the original city, you’ll learn about the earliest Jewish settlers, who could easily have lost their identity in a Catholic colony.

You’ll see where those who arrived in the 19th and 20th centuries lived and worked. You’ll learn how they contributed to the development and growth of the city, adding to the unique mingling of the old world and new that is New Orleans. Jews are among the strongest preservationists of the French Quarter and one of its most significant achievements, jazz. They are also having an impact on that other great New Orleans cultural contribution to the world, food.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: NOLA Tours

Ages: Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed, insured, local guide with an extensive knowledge of the area

Not included

Not included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Woldenberg Riverfront Park

15 min

Along the river, our walk around the Woldenberg Park includes a chance to see the Holocaust Memorial, the statue of Malcolm Woldenburg.
Jackson Square

15 min

This stop includes an intro to the history of New Orleans and discussion of earliest days of colony with threat of inquisition.
Madame John's Legacy

12 min

This old building has a fascinating history, and was owned by a Jewish philanthropist.
Royal Street

10 min

From Dumaine to Pirates Alley, your guide will share stories of New Orleans' famous pirates, some of which were Jewish.
Preservation Hall

10 min

In front of our storied Jazz Hall, guests will hear about how Music was saved by Jewish preservationists.
Stop 6

15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Jewish History tour meets outside of the PJ's Coffee in the Canal Place Mall, 333 Canal Street. The coffee shop is accessible from both inside the mall, and from the mall entrance on the corner of Iberville and N. Peters Street on the back side of Canal Place.