New Orleans French Quarter Walking and History Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116, USA
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Morning and Evening Tour: Departs at 10:30am (Morning) Departs at 5:00pm (Evening)

Overview

Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Royal Cafe Beignet, 334 Royal Street, next to the Police Station

End Point

End point

In and around Jackson Square in the middle of the French Quarter

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. French Quarter
Make your own way to Musical Legends Park to meet your guide for your walking tour. After introductions, stroll a short distance to the banks of the Mississippi River where you learn how levee construction transformed the swamp into fertile farmland, making New Orleans an important hub in the region.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Mississippi River
Choose from a morning or evening tour and expect to walk about 2 miles (3.2 km) at a leisurely pace before wrapping up near the Mississippi River levee.
Duration: 15 mins
3. French Market
Continue by walking through the French Market, the oldest open-air market in the US.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Jackson Square
Next, you will head to Jackson Square, the heart of the French Quarter
Duration: 15 mins
5. The Cabildo
See important sites including the Cabildo - built between 1795 and 1799 - this building once housed the center of government in New Orleans and it is now the Louisiana State Museum.
Duration: 15 mins
6. The Presbytere
See the Presbytere - built in 1791 to match the Cabildo is a fascinating museum with 2 permanent exhibits telling of both the cities resilience and celebration.
7. Pontalba Buildings
Learn about these block-long buildings which form two sides of Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
8. St. Louis Cathedral
Your guide takes you inside St Louis Cathedral and shows you where the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788 started, explaining how rebuilding post-fire resulted in what is now considered the classic architectural style of the French Quarter.
Duration: 20 mins
9. Pirates Alley
Next, step into a lush Creole courtyard and learn about the complexities of Creole society and slavery in South Louisiana. Walk to the balcony of the former Quadroon Ballroom while your guide explains the former lives of Creole mistresses and the system known as 'placage.' During your tour, your guide points out film sites and literary haunts such as the building where Tennessee Williams wrote ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’ You'll enter William Faulkner’s home before you stop at Pirate's Alley, where your guide recounts local legends about prison escapes and dueling. Also, enjoy the tunes of talented street musicians as you stroll.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Stand outside the Mississippi River valley’s oldest building, the Ursuline Convent, whose history provides a window onto early colonization efforts in Louisiana.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Local guide

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon 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

Wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Historic New Orleans Tours

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