French Quarter History Tour
What your day looks like
Explore New Orleans’ colorful history, culture, and architecture as we stroll through the oldest part of the city, the Vieux Carre, and Jackson Square, the original Place d’Armes. On this walking tour of the French Quarter you will be engaged as we converse about the confluences of cultures and the stories of yesteryear.
The experience, in brief
- Tour the famous French Quarter.
- History, culture, and architecture
- Guide has ancestral ties to city
The journey, in full
You will meet your tour guide at 768 Decatur Street. That is where you will begin your walk through the past with stories of our 300+ years. You will see St Louis Cathedral, the most photographed church in the south. Your guide will be happy to take a picture of you there. You will visit the Mississippi River which is the reason New Orleans exists. As you continue your walk with us, you will see the architecture of the French Quarter as we walk. We will discuss with you how that came to be. You will see the oldest building in the entire Mississippi River Valley and learn in captivating history. You will also see the second oldest structure in New Orleans and we will enlighten you on how it survived and what it does now. As you walk and explore, you will hear the history of the Native Americans, enslaved, French, Spanish, Creole and mixed races who made this land home. There's so much more that you will see and here about on this tour. You will experience the pulse of the city like none other on this tour of the French Quarter. When the tour ends, the stories don't. We will be glad to send you a PDF of extra information, history and pictures, just for the asking.
Your day, step by step
New Orleans
City/Town Tour at French Quarter.
What to know before booking
Included
Local licensed guide
Not Included
Tips and gratuity
What to Bring
Camera Sunglasses Sunscreen & Hat Bag for Essentials Comfortable clothing and footwear
Restrictions
Due to uneven terrain this tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues
Meeting & Pickup
768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA We will meet in front of the concrete steps. At the bottom of those steps
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic