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Baton Rouge · Louisiana · United States
Baton Rouge Historic Downtown Self-guided Audio Walking Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
On this Historic Baton Rouge Self Guided Location Aware Audio Walking tour you will see Baton Rogue’s historic gems, and historic spots and discover its story. On the tour, you’ll see: The old Governor’s Mansion, The old state capital, you'll walk along the Mississippi, the Red Stick statue, The best local place to each Cajun food, The Kress Building - civil rights historic spots, The State Capital, St. Joe's, The Capital Gardens, The Huey Long Statue, The Hebe statue and you'll hear the city’s history, secrets, the story of the swamp blues, the history of the Canadians that became raging Cajuns, Mark Twain’s feelings of the city, the little white house, the castle and so much more. The tour starts at the Old Governor’s mansion.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Go at your own pace, anytime
- Selfguided audio tour
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
The tour starts at what is known as the little white house, you'll hear its story, and the governors, and then explore Baton Rouge. The tour stops at the Old State Captial, which looks like a castle. You'll hear about its history, about Mark Twain, and it's free to enter! The tour goes to the red stick statue where you'll hear how the city got its name and the people that came before it. See the Sing the River Sculpture and hear the history of the Mississippi and the people that lived here. Discover the best Cajun food and learn how the Cajuns came to Louisiana from Canada. Learn the civil rights story in Baton Rouge and how it inspired the rest of the country. The tour ends at the Tallest State Capital Building in the USA, where you'll hear about Huey Long, how he pushed to build it, and the history of the city. The tour will stop at plenty of stops in the city, walk along the river, and tell the history from the beginning to now.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Baton Rouge
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Baton Rouge
Local Flavor.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Self Guided Smart Phone Guided Tour in Baton Rouge on our Walking Tour App
Not Included
Food/drink Admissions/entrances, the tour is all outside. Human guide
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing Walking shoes Water Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Old Governor's Mansion - 502 North Blvd, East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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