45 Minute Highlights Tour of the French Quarter

14 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA

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45 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

If you only have a short amount of time but you want to see as much of the French Quarter as possible, this is your tour! We will move at a fast pace, but you'll be able to get all those pictures! We will see all the famous sites of the French Quarter in 45 minutes. There is not as much storytelling or history as you get on a typical two-hour tour, but your guide will follow-up with a recap of the tour and a list of recommended ways to enjoy New Orleans even more.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

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Meet your guide at the fountain in Jackson Square. The fountain is inside the gated square directly across from the entrance to the cathedral.

End point

Washington Artillery Park, 768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

The tour ends in Oscar Dunn Park (formerly Washington Artillery Park) overlooking Jackson Square.

Description

Stop At: Jackson Square, 701 Decatur St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Start your whirlwind tour in the heart of the city, Jackson Square. From here you can see St. Louis Cathedral, two Louisiana State Museums, the iconic Pontalba Apartments, and the statue of Andrew Jackson (of course). Your guide will give you a brief history of New Orleans, then it's off you go!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

Continue up Chartres Street for some examples of iconic New Orleans architecture and great shops and restaurants, including a home that was prepared as a refuge for Napoleon (spoiler: he stood us up), a museum dedicated the stranger aspects of 19th Century pharmaceutical profession(leeches!) and the Louisiana State Supreme Courthouse.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Zoom down Bourbon Street for a taste (not literally - that would be gross) of the center of nighttime revelry in New Orleans, including the most notorious music halls and drinking establishments. Don't worry, it's usually not that shocking during the day.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Royal Street, Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Royal Street has the most beautiful examples of French Quarter townhouses with iron-lace balconies, street performers, and art galleries. This is the street of your New Orleans dreams!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lalaurie Mansion, 1140 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Pause long enough to get a few pictures of New Orleans' "most haunted" house - the former residence of 19th Century serial killer Madame Delphine LaLaurie. Maybe you'll get the shivers!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Old Ursuline Convent Museum, 1100 Chartres St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Here is the oldest building in the region, originally built for the Ursulines nuns who came to New Orleans in 1727 to add some respectability to the town - good luck, poor nuns!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: French Market, 1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Get some ideas for future snacking and shopping at the French Market, the open-air market near the river where New Orleans has shopped and eaten for centuries. Scope out the alligator heads, voodoo dolls, pralines, crepes, shot glasses, and oysters you have been looking for! But you'll have to come back later - we have more to see!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Experience a little of the "grit" of the French Quarter on Decatur Street, where there are interesting shops, seafood restaurants, cafes, candy shops, music everywhere, and a golden statue of Joan of Arc!
Follow the powdered sugar to world-famous Cafe Du Monde, the very best place for sipping cafe au lait while eating beignets and people-watching and listening to live jazz. If your grandma came here she did it - you have to do it, too! Hungry yet? We are almost done!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Washington Artillery Park, Decatur St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

This park is now called Oscar Dunn Park (but Google hasn't gotten the memo), and it's the perfect place to end your super-fast tour of the French Quarter, with views of Jackson Square and the Mississippi River. You have earned those beignets and you are SO much smarter and fitter than you were an hour ago!

Duration: 5 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 45 minutes (Approx.)
  • Return Details:

    Washington Artillery Park, 768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

What's Included

  • Follow-up list of recommended restaurants and attractions
  • Contact information for your New Orleans tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

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
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues - this is a fast-paced tour!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-446253P1

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