Private French Quarter Walking Tour

11 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored streets in the city's best known neighborhood with a local guide who focuses on the people, places, and historic events that comprise the city's unique culture. Discover New Orleans through open discussion and engagement while learning what makes the French Quarter special with the help of an expert, friendly local.

Please make contact with the guide BEFORE submitting a booking request to confirm availability and to discuss any remaining post-COVID limitations.

What's Included

  • 2-3 hour, small group walking tour of New Orleans French Quarter
  • Licensed and insured local guide
  • Fully narrated tour
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • Admission to unplanned attraction
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Tableau, 616 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Times

What To Expect

Jackson Square

We begin in Jackson Square and discuss the founding of the city in 1718.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

We visit the oldest cathedral in the United States.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabildo

We will discuss the history that took place there including the Louisiana Purchase ceremony.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Street

We will window shop and discuss the many Royal Governors who lived in this street before Louisiana became a state.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

As with other stops, we will discuss the historic events that occurred here, including the founding of the first licensed pharmacy practice in the United States,
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans

We will stop at the Louisiana Supreme Court to discuss preservation efforts to save the French Quarter from demolition.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at Exchange Alley to discuss the conflicts between the French and Americans after the Louisiana Purchase.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the Bevelo gas light making factory to watch craftsmen build lights by hand and discuss the history of gaslighting in New Orleans after 1803.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the Napoleon House to discuss plans to rescue Napoleon Bonapart and the wonderful food served there today.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum to discuss the first licensed pharmacist in the United States and the first female who practiced pharmacy 100 years before the first licensed pharmacist.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the Nunez house to discuss the first major fire in the city's history and how it changed the architectural character from French to Spanish.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual

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-19830P2

Reviews

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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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