French Quarter History and Architecture Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

How did New Orleans become New Orleans? On this two-hour Living Legacy walk through the French Quarter, discover the people, cultures and events that transformed a colonial settlement beside the Mississippi into one of America's most distinctive cities. Beginning at 768 Decatur Street, you'll learn to read the French Quarter through its streets, architecture, courtyards, public spaces and surviving colonial landmarks. Explore the Indigenous knowledge that helped shape the city's location, French and Spanish rule, African influence, slavery and free people of color, Creole identity, Caribbean connections, immigration, religion, commerce and the fires that changed the Quarter forever. This isn't simply a tour of old buildings and famous names. As the story unfolds, places you thought you understood begin to look different. By the end, you won't just know more New Orleans history. You'll know how to see the evidence of that history hiding in plain sight.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Optional restroom stop

A licensed and knowledgeable guide with ancestral ties to New Orleans

Exclusion

Gratuities

Food and Beverages

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Due to uneven terrain this tour is not advisable for those with mobility impairments

Tours run rain or shine

Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues