French Quarter History Tour

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and stunning architecture of the French Quarter on this walking tour. Discover the oldest sector of New Orleans and learn about its 300-year-old culture. Indulge in delicious beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • French Quarter - Enjoy an unforgettable 1.5-hour walking tour through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States: the historic Vieux Carre, also known as the French Quarter, in New Orleans. The full experience lasts approximately 2 hours.
  • St. Louis Cathedral - The tour kicks off at the steps of St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square….
What's Included
  • Walking tour of the French Quarter
  • Cafe du Monde Continental Breakfast of beignets & cafe au lait (if option chosen)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be arranged for an additional charge)
Additional Information

Culture, stories, and history await! Join a walking tour through the historic Vieux Carre, the oldest part of New Orleans, as it celebrates its 300th anniversary, showcasing its architecture and culture. Wander through the delightful streets of the French Quarter. Discover fascinating architectural details, elegant wrought iron balconies, galleries, and…

Location
Roux Royale
Royal Street
600 Royale St (Corner of Royal Street and Toulouse) Your guide will arrive 5 minutes before the tour to check you in and, he/ she will be wearing a name tag and displaying a tour guide license
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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373dacem
Apr 5, 2026
Food of new orleans - Lauren provided Excellent food and history
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Kimberlycx5237hd
Apr 5, 2026
Our tour guide Jonn…..IS THE BEST! - Our tour guide Jonn was the absolute best! He is beyond knowledgeable about everything in the French Quarters! He takes his time to explain the facts, the sites, and every detail, which is so appreciated especially when traveling to a new destination. Getting to learn the French quarters and its history was amazing and we were truly taught by the best! Thanks to Jonn!! Our wonderful tour guide and an expert in anything/everything historical. Jonn made this trip very memorable for us with his quick witt, funny jokes and charisma! We can’t begin to thank him enough! He gives the best tours!
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Stevetx8004oe
Apr 4, 2026
Jonn was a great tour guide for a great tour - We highly recommend this tour. Jonn was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and personable. Our group ended up being only 5 people, so we had a very interactive tour with Jonn, who answered every question we asked. Since he also does foodie tours, he added some restaurant insights and suggestions, as well. It was only supposed to be a two-hour tour but, when he determined that it would go past the two hours in order to cover what he wanted, he asked us if that was OK. We all agreed and the tour lasted closer to 2 1/2 hours. The tour ended with a voucher for each of us to Cafe Du Monde that covered 3 beignets and a coffee each. He said we could use them at any day/time and at any site, including the airport, and covered all costs, including tip. So, we used one that day and one the next.
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Ashlee_j
Apr 2, 2026
Jonn is the man! - Jonn was super knowledgeable and really made the experience a great one! Give yourself about 2.5 hours for the tour as there is a lot of information to go through. Thank you Jonn!
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D6117gwbenjaming
Apr 1, 2026
Great job Lauren - Lauren was very good , knew what they were talking about and went to amazing spots to eat good food. They even gave us great spots to try in the future. 10/10 would most definitely go again
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Annette_s
Mar 25, 2026
Above and beyond - Easy to work with! Great communication, pleasant staff, very accommodating. We were running late and the tour guide did everyto make sure we could still participate. Even, when it became apparent that we couldn't make the tour because one of our group could not walk, Jack checked in on us and offered to get our Cafe du Monde coupons to us.
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Sandy_h
Feb 16, 2026
Griswold Family Vacation - Christi was a joy. Very informative tour. She covered history, ghosts, pirates and everything in between.
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Cynthia_j
Feb 15, 2026
What a pleasure and honor... - What a pleasure and honor it was to spend a couple of hours with this humble and knowledgeable New Orleans historian John Hankins! Walking throughout our tour was like walking with a celebrity, which he is. We feel fortunate for such a special treat along with ending it at Cafe Du Monde!
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Andrew_f
Feb 2, 2026
Even in the cold -it was with the walk - Very cold the day of tour but guide very good at keeping us in the sun and moving. He was very knowledgeable and native to area so had personal stories as well.
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Carlos_f
Feb 17, 2026
Great New Orleans walking tour - Very fun and informative tour Kristi was very knowledgeable and shared great information about the history and stories from the city
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).