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French Quarter History Walking Tour by a Local

Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Connect with the rich and raucous past of New Orleans beyond the tourist spots on a French Quarter walking tour led by a real history teacher with nearly 30 years of experience. Your guide brings deep knowledge of the area and her own experience growing up in Cajun Louisiana for a level of passion and personal insight you won’t find on any other tour.

  • See parts of the French Quarter most visitors miss
  • Learn the stories behind historic sites and famous landmarks
  • Great orientation to New Orleans and its long and complex history
  • Guide brings decades of teaching experience to the tour

What To Expect

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Mississippi River



Learn about the Native American history of the city and the role of the river in the city’s history.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square



Learn about the colonial roots of the city and the historical buildings around the square!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Ursuline Convent Museum



Learn about the formative role played by the Ursuline nuns in the city’s history!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar



Learn about the role of piracy in the city’s history!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Congo Square



Learn about the role slaves played in the city’s economic and cultural history and about Treme – a historic, African-American neighborhood in the city.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Historic New Orleans Collection



Learn about this incredible historical archive and the history it tells!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Napoleon House



For two centuries – this Italian grocery store turned governor’s home turned intended abode of Napoleon Bonaparte were he ever to make it to New Orleans – has been a favorite drinking and eating hole of locals and visitors alike!

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • A 2-hour walking history and culture tour of the French Quarter by a local

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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