New Orleans Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Reviews3.50 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Vibrant New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and the home of the world famous Mardi Gras and the once in a lifetime experience that is the city's French Quarter. It is well worth a visit to uncover the unique features of this exciting city. This self-guided audio tour is the perfect way to experience it all in your own time and at your own pace.

New Orleans' colourful history is full of interesting characters and fascinating stories. There is so much on this tour that is absorbing and sometimes even shocking.

Simply download our self-guided audio tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point.

The tour will take two to three hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way .

Please note that this tour is currently only available in English.

What's Included

  • Self-paced
  • Audio files and GPS map
  • Admission Fees
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drinks
  • Audio Device

Meeting Location

Meeting point

The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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End point

Memorial Park Drive, Memorial Park Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA

Start Time • 09:00 AM

What To Expect

The National WWII Museum

There are many marvellous exhibits in the museum which include a Higgins boat, which was the landing craft that took allied troops ashore during the Normandy landings, a British Spitfire aircraft and a German Sherman tank.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Audubon Aquarium

The Aquarium is recognised as one of the leading aquariums in America hosting over 10,000 animals from both North and South America. The four main exhibits here are the Mississippi, which is the river that runs through New Orleans, The Amazon, featuring the feared piranha fish, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico exhibit features ‘Life beneath an Oil Rig’, which since the BP oil disaster has become a popular educational exhibit. The Audubon Institute was also involved with coordinating the clean-up efforts after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the aquarium acted as a base for the many volunteers involved.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Southern Food and Beverage Museum

The city of New Orleans is home to a multitude of top class eateries and so it is no surprise to find a museum dedicated to the gastric delights that are on offer in the southern states of America.There are an eclectic mix of exhibitions such as an exhibit dedicated solely to Elvis’ love of food. The museum also runs food and beverage courses such as beer and wine making and sometimes hosts guest chef demonstrations.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

Dominating the skyline over Jackson Square in the French Quarter is St Louis Cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral that is now the oldest of its kind in the United States. Since the area around New Orleans was first colonised, three Roman Catholic churches have sat on the site of the current cathedral. The final incarnation was completed in 1850.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lalaurie Mansion

Slavery in the southern states of America was a huge issue and one of the main reasons for the outbreak of the American Civil War. Madame LaLaurie as she was known in New Orleans, was a socialite who was known for her torture of black slaves. During a fire at the mansion, evidence of abuse came to light when heroic residents went to rescue the slaves. Word spread around town of the discovery and a mob then descended on the mansion destroying much of it. It is thought that after the fire, LaLaurie fled to Paris where she later died but this has never been verified. The house remained in a state of ruin until restoration from an unknown source in 1888 and since then it has been used as several local service facilities, including a school and a library.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourbon Street

Possibly the most famous street in New Orleans, Bourbon Street spans the entire French Quarter acting as a magnet for visitors to the city. Upper Bourbon Street is the most popular section of the street for tourists because of the volume of famous bars, restaurants and gift shops.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Preservation Hall

In the town where traditional jazz music was born, Preservation Hall embodies the very essence of this music genre in New Orleans and aims to preserve this music genre for future generations. The Preservation Jazz Band which is based at the Hall often tours around America and takes traditional jazz music to a wider audience. The band regularly sells out venues and performances in New Orleans are always sold out, proof that New Orleans jazz is a musical genre worth preserving.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
  • No admission fees or physical guide included.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-30114P54

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