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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Under the Tableau Restaurant sign at the intersection of St. Peter and Chartres Streets.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please call 504-250-2551 the day before your tour to confirm starting location and time
What to expect
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Jackson Square
15 min
We begin in Jackson Square and discuss the founding of the city in 1718.
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St. Louis Cathedral
15 min
We visit the oldest cathedral in the United States.
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Cabildo
15 min
We will discuss the history that took place there including the Louisiana Purchase ceremony.
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Royal Street
30 min
We will window shop and discuss the many Royal Governors who lived in this street before Louisiana became a state.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
10 min
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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New Orleans
15 min
We will stop at the Louisiana Supreme Court to discuss preservation efforts to save the French Quarter from demolition.
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French Quarter
15 min
We will stop at Exchange Alley to discuss the conflicts between the French and Americans after the Louisiana Purchase.
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French Quarter
15 min
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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French Quarter
15 min
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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French Quarter
15 min
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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French Quarter
15 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- The streets and sidewalks of the French Quarter are uneven to say the least
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private French Quarter Walking Tour
Can I cancel Private French Quarter Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Under the Tableau Restaurant sign at the intersection of St. Peter and Chartres Streets.
What's included?
- 2-3 hour, small group walking tour of New Orleans French Quarter
- Licensed and insured local guide
- Fully narrated tour
What's not included?
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Admission to unplanned attraction
Which places does it visit?
It visits Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, Royal Street, New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, French Quarter.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by New Orleans Private Tours
