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Private VIP New Orleans French Quarter Tour

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Duration

1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover New Orleans kaleidoscopic history on a 2-hour private walking tour, exploring highlight landmarks like the bustling French Quarter, Jackson Square, Cabildo, the Ursuline Convent and more. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its eclectic history from New Orleans' French and Spanish roots to its Creole cultural traditions and contemporary culture. A great comprehensive tour for history buffs!

  • 2-hour private walking tour of New Orleans’ central sights
  • See historic landmarks and diverse architecture throughout the French Quarter
  • Learn about the city’s history, culture and famous figures from a knowledgeable guide
  • Choose from morning or afternoon tour times

What To Expect

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1200 Decatur St



Begin in the heart of the French Quarter, where you’ll meet your guide and begin learning about the city’s history. From there, the group will explore Louisiana’s complex culture and rich history, and experience that magical mystery that makes New Orleans so irresistible.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter



Your guide will teach you the history of New Orleans, Louisiana starting with the city’s development from its founding by the French, through its period under Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. The tour guide will take guests to the location where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803.

Visit the location where the Spanish Government took a stand to New Orleans citizens and sentenced the Rebel Army to death. The bodies of the men in Rebel Army were to be laid out in the dirt in front of the church for everyone to watch rot right in front of their eyes. Learn the history behind St. Louis Cathedral Church along with Jackson Square.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square



During this tour, you will notice the beautiful architecture throughout the French Quarter that makes it so unique. Guests will be taught the differences about certain types of architecture found throughout the French Quarter. Visit locations where Hollywood stars have decided to call the French Quarter home & locations where scenes from unforgettable movies have been filmed.

Visit mass burial grounds that were used during the yellow fever epidemic and learn how yellow fever, fires, and hurricanes almost wiped the city out multiple times. Learn about the casket girls who were brought over on a ship to live with the Ursuline nuns. The Ursuline nuns were supposed to teach these young women how to be good wives and mothers. They were supposed to help populate the city. Instead, within one year after they arrived the death rate doubled.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New Orleans



Visit the city’s dueling grounds, where men would go and fight to their death. Learn about New Orleans’ traditional burial practices and how they are different than most. Find out why New Orleans has above-ground cemeteries along with how and why the same vaults are recycled over and over again.

This tour will also stop at many of the attractions and National Historic Landmarks that this city has to offer along the way.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Late arrivals will not be able to meet the tour group at a different location other than the meeting / check in location. Late arrivals will not be refunded.
  • Guests are not allowed to video any portion of the tour. No videos of any narrations given by tour guides will be permitted.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Durations

1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
from 400 $

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