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Private French Quarter Walking Tour

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

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the rich history of New Orleans, beyond the bars of Bourbon Street and the parties of Mardi Gras, on a private, 3-hour walking tour of the French Quarter. Visit many landmarks that tell the story of the city’s unique French, Spanish, and Creole heritage while strolling through the atmospheric streets with a private guide.

  • Private, 3-hour walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans
  • Learn about the city’s unique cultural heritage
  • Visit famous and landmarks and hidden gems on a leisurely walk
  • Get a local perspective on one of the most diverse cities in the United States
  • Private guide for a more personalized experience
  • Price is per group, based on a maximum of 4 people

What To Expect

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Jackson Square



We begin in Jackson Square and discuss the founding of the city in 1718.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral



We visit the oldest cathedral in the United States.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabildo



We will discuss the history that took place there including the Louisiana Purchase ceremony.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Royal Street



We will window shop and discuss the many Royal Governors who lived in this street before Louisiana became a state.

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,

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

New Orleans



We will stop at the Louisiana Supreme Court to discuss preservation efforts to save the French Quarter from demolition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Stroller accessible
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking; the cost is higher for additional visitors
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The streets and sidewalks of the French Quarter are uneven to say the least
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

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

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

616 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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