New Orleans

French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

Badge of ExcellenceNew Orleans, USA
French Quarter Sights and Stories Walking Tour
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Delve into the stories behind the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans during a French Quarter walking tour. Take in famous landmarks including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Mississippi River, along with lesser-known places of interest. Hear from your guide about the architecture and heritage of the district, and get the inside scoop on recommended places for shopping and dining as well.
  • Explore the French Quarter with a guide
  • Find out more than possible alone
  • Choose from three daily departures
  • Learn about places to visit on your own

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Instrument Men
    400 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    Your guide will be waiting at the jazz fountain at the intersection of Decatur and Dumaine Streets. The fountain does not have an actual address, but it is right next door to Evans Creole Candy Factory at 848 Decatur.

End point

  • 701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    Your tour ends in Jackson Square, the heart of the French Quarter

What To Expect

French Quarter

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Market

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mississippi River

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible, although the sidewalks are quite uneven
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Near public transportation
  • It is recommended that guests bring water, especially in the warmer months
  • Comfortable walking shoes are a must
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Very good
marnieknox, May 2024
Fun. Lesley the tour guide was nice and friendly and answered so many questions. We saw lots of cool sights and areas in the French Quarter.
first timer, in the rain!
Cory_O, Apr 2024
great tour, very personalized and informative for a first timer in Nola. Yvonne was lovely, even with the rain she made it work- definitely recommended !
History and today, discovering Nola in 2h
Tim_M, Apr 2024
Scott did an awesome job taking us through the French quarter. We enjoyed his stories about the history of Nola and its development into the city it is. He had useful tips for further activities, so don't do the tour on your last trip. Or you will have to come back ;)
Terrific Tour
MaryBeth_V, Apr 2024
Yvonne, our guide was a delight! Informative, personal in conveying her talk and she truly loved New Orleans and her job!
Tish gave wonderful...
Glenda_B, Apr 2024
Tish gave wonderful historical facts, brought the French Quarter to life. We had been to New Orleans previously, but learned a lot of new things.
Highly reccommend our guide
Patrick_A, Apr 2024
Great guide (Tim), very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. Wonderful tour. Easy to book and to find the guide to start the walking tour.
New Orleans walking tour
Martin_l, Apr 2024
Had the most amazing informative walking tour by Libby today in New Orleans. She was so knowledgeable and made the tour very captivating, so interesting and enjoyable . Would thoroughly recommend her to our friends who are visiting next month. Thank you Libby .
Great introduction to the...
linda_p, Apr 2024
Great introduction to the history of New Orleans. The sites we visited really helped tell the story. Guide was very knowledgeable and professional.
Great Tour
Taylor_L, Apr 2024
Scott was a fantastic tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the city history and was a great story teller.
Lesley provided lots of information.
Tracie_A, Apr 2024
Lesley was a great tour guide and has lots of local knowledge. Definitely recommend this tour as an introduction the New Orleans and the French Quarter.
Great tour, great guide.
Phyllis_L, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Libby was fantastic. Extremely knowledge and passionate about the French Quarter and New Orleans. Easy to recommend this tour.
Fascinating waking tour of French Quarter!!
Elizabeth_P, Apr 2024
Our tour of French Quarter was fantastic! Libby (tour guide) was a native of Nola and captivated us for two hours with her history and stories of New Orleans. Absolutely would recommend this tour to anyone!
An introduction to New Orleans.
Patricia_L, Apr 2024
Tim’s expertise as a guide .We appreciated his knowledge of the history of New Orleans . His presentation was easy to understand and humourous and interesting..
Fantastic Tour
Ray_S, Apr 2024
Excellent tour. Our guide was fantastic and very informative. It was a great overview of the French Quarter.
Excellent!
Craig_S, Apr 2024
Excellent tour with Tim. Very informative, interesting and considerate host. Lots of great suggestions for local events during French Quarter Feat. Highly recommended!
Seeing the beautiful...
Megan_M, Apr 2024
Seeing the beautiful French quarter!! Our tour guide was awesome and full of knowledge. We really enjoyed this tour!
FQ walking tour with storytelling
Cheryl_J, Apr 2024
Yvonne is very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. She had lots of stories to tell.The tour was good however I wish that we had visited or spent a little time at a few additional locations.
History of The French Quarter
PatriciaA_D, Apr 2024
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and so enjoyable. Loved the history.learned so much about the French and Spanish beginnings.
Renee was a great guide!...
DONNA_C, Apr 2024
Renee was a great guide! She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Her love of the city and its culture was impressive and we learned so much!
Scott was great!
Elizabeth_F, Apr 2024
Scott was fantastic! Was a really knowledgable tour guide & very accommodating to his group! We had a really great time learning from him!
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