History, Architecture, and Creole Culture - this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything there is to know about the Crescent City. Our 2 hour, historical-walking tour has plenty of fun facts and true stories to entertain even the veteran visitor to the city.
We will answer often asked questions such as: • Why build a city in a swamp? • Why is it call it a po-boy sandwich? • Was there really a streetcar named Desire?
The historic landmarks you will visit are: • Jackson Square and the Saint Louis Cathedral • Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Tavern • First Pharmacy in the United States • Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building i...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
400 Decatur St
Departure Point: Statue of Bienville
Address: 400 Decatur Street in the French Quarter
Dates: Daily
Return point: French Market Pl near Ursaline Street and North Peters Street (don't confuse with Saint Peter Street)
Return
North Peters Street
Return point: French Market Pl near Ursaline Street and North Peters Street (don't confuse with Saint Peter Street)
Introduction to the French Quarter Walking Tour
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History, Architecture, and Creole Culture - this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything there is to know about the Crescent City. Our 2 hour, historical-walking tour has plenty of fun facts and true stories to entertain even the veteran visitor to the city.
We will answer often asked questions such as: • Why build a city in a swamp? • Why is it call it a po-boy sandwich? • Was there really a streetcar named Desire?
The historic landmarks you will visit are: • Jackson Square and the Saint Louis Cathedral • Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Tavern • First Pharmacy in the United States • Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building i...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
400 Decatur St
Departure Point: Statue of Bienville
Address: 400 Decatur Street in the French Quarter
Dates: Daily
Return point: French Market Pl near Ursaline Street and North Peters Street (don't confuse with Saint Peter Street)
Return
North Peters Street
Return point: French Market Pl near Ursaline Street and North Peters Street (don't confuse with Saint Peter Street)
Items | Introduction to the French Quarter Walking Tour
We will not enter the museum, but you will get a brief history of the building and learn about why you should visit it when they are open.
2
Jackson Square
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, you will visit one of the most photographed areas of the city. You guide will describe tell you about the surrounding buildings and the Battle of New Orleans.
15 minutes
3
St. Louis Cathedral
The crown jewel of Jackson Square is viewable from anywhere in the square. Guests will have a chance to photograph this 1794 minor basilica and here some of of famous brass band music.
4
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Here you will have a chance to try one of the city's famous Hurricane Cocktail ($10) and use the restroom.
10 minutes
5
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
This is the oldest building in New Orleans. Your guide will describe the building's uses over the past 270 years. You will also hear about the Sicilians who would have a huge impact on our local cuisine!
5 minutes
6
French Market
The French Market is the oldest open air market in the United States. This is where the tour will end. There are restaurants, bars, restrooms and a streetcar stop nearby.
