French Quarter Walking Tour

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Overview

Begin your tour meeting your guide in the heart of the French Quarter, ready for some beaucoup fun.

The cultural hub known as the French Quarter has long been a popular tourist destination on account of its lavish atmosphere and 19th-century style. Get a unique perspective on the area’s history while you're introduced to both popular stops and hidden gems that only a local would know about.  This tour will provide history, ghost, vampire and voodoo stories. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour to add to the excitement for those interested in such activity.

This tour stops at many attractions and National Historic Landmarks that this city has offer. Visit St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, Presbytere, Ursuline Convent, and Jackson Square during the tour. This walking tour gives you an intimate insider’s glimpse into one of the most famed neighborhoods in the country, the Vieux Carré. 

Get to know this city like you’ve lived there your entire life!

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Drinks

Meeting Location

Meeting point

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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Tours meet and Depart on the sidewalk in front of the Legendary Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at 941 Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116. Tours do not meet inside Lafittes Blacksmith Bar. Please meet your guide on the sidewalk at the gate of the courtyard attached to the bar

End point

French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA

Concludes in the heart of the French Quarter

What To Expect

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar (Pass By)

Tour doesn’t meet at St Anthony’s Garden. However guests will get to visit this location during the tour.Meet at the gates of the courtyard attached to the legendary Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar.For many years, a bar called “Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop” has occupied this building at the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Philip Street. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop was built between 1772 and 1791 as “a French Colonial Louis XV townhouse of briquette-entre-poteaux construction.”
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French Quarter (Pass By)

Begin your tour meeting your guide in the heart of the French Quarter, ready for beaucoup fun. The cultural hub known as the French Quarter has long been a popular tourist destination on account of its lavish atmosphere and 19th-century style. Get a unique perspective on the area’s history while you're introduced to both popular stops and hidden gems that only a local would know about. This tour will provide history, ghost, vampire and voodoo stories. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. This tour stops at many attractions and National Historic Landmarks that this city has offer. Visit St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, Presbytere, Ursuline Convent, and Jackson Square during the tour. This walking tour gives you an intimate insider’s glimpse into one of the most famed neighborhoods in the country, the Vieux Carré. Get to know this city like you’ve lived there your whole life.
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New Orleans Drunk History Tours • Show Me New Orleans Tours (Pass By)

Stroll through the historic French Quarter during this 2-hour walking tour. Follow your guide past the historic buildings, down charming lanes and through serene plazas surrounded by Spanish moss-draped trees. Listen to an insider's account of the bustling, decadent neighborhood's history, from its beginnings to what it stands for today. 2-hour walking tour of the French Quarter Visit important historical landmarks like Cabildo, the Ursuline Convent and Jackson Square Get the inside scoop from your local tour guide Learn about the history of the French Quarter from its inception until today
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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings or any injuries sustained due to the old, uneven & dilapidated streets & walkways. Participants are advised not to obstruct the sidewalks or streets during this tour. We accept no responsibility for anything that arises from this or failure to follow any other instructions while on tour.
  • A fee of $250 will be charged for any piece of lost, damaged, or missing piece of paranormal equipment if a guest takes the equipment they will be expected to return it immediately or pay the $60 fee so that it can be replaced immediately. Guests are not allowed to video any portion of the tour. No videos of any narrations given by tour guides will be permitted.
  • This is a walking tour. The duration: 1 - 2 hours it may last longer depending on the wait time inside the bars. Some bars may be busy & if numerous stops are made to busy bars this can delay the tour to a large degree. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please keep in mind some bars do not allow kids inside. No entry is gained inside locations. Tour route is subject to change without notice. This tour is also known as the New Orleans Drunk History Tour. Drinks are not included in the price of ticket.

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-9349P14

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