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French Quarter Tour: Historical Sights and Stories
4.9
2,813 Ratings
New Orleans
Explore New Orleans’ oldest and most lively neighborhood with this tour, offering a rich blend of history, culture, architecture, and captivating stories that truly capture the essence of the city! The group size is limited to 12 or fewer guests, ensuring a fun and personalized experience.
Explore New Orleans’ oldest and most lively neighborhood with this tour, offering a rich blend of history, culture, architecture, and captivating stories that truly capture the essence of the city! The group size is limited to 12 or fewer guests, ensuring a fun and personalized experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- French Quarter - Visit the iconic locations of the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans.
- French Market - Hear the stories of New Orleans amid the hustle and bustle of the old French Market.
- St. Louis Cathedral - A beautiful basilica built in the late 18th Century, the Cathedral has been witness to the tragic and triumphant moments in our…
- French Quarter - Visit the iconic locations of the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans.
- French Market - Hear the stories of New Orleans amid the hustle and bustle of the old French Market.
- St. Louis Cathedral - A beautiful basilica built in the late 18th Century, the Cathedral has been witness to the tragic and triumphant moments in our history.
- Mississippi River - The Mississippi River gave the city life, but we fight it every day. Come see the third largest river in the world!
- Royal Street - Shopping, street performers, famous restaurants, and - you guessed it- stories on this famous thoroughfare!
- Jackson Square - The square is the heart of New Orleans, and has tells the story of a city that is French and Spanish, American and Caribbean.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible, although the sidewalks are quite uneven
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- It is recommended that guests bring water, especially in the warmer months
- Comfortable walking shoes are a must
- Wheelchair accessible, although the sidewalks are quite uneven
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- It is recommended that guests bring water, especially in the warmer months
- Comfortable walking shoes are a must
Location
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Dumaine Street
Your guide will be waiting at the jazz fountain at the intersection of Decatur and Dumaine Streets. The fountain does not have an actual address, but it is right next door to Evans Creole Candy Factory at 848 Decatur.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(2813 Ratings)
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Dream64752946472
Jan 29, 2026
Great Solo Tour Experience - Libby was a fantastic guide. I booked in the middle of the day during the week and she made the solo experience so fun! I would definitely book with them again.
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Irinafol
Jan 26, 2026
Great tour! - We have been in New Orleans several times, but never took any tours. This time we decided to take a tour to learn more about the city. Scott was our guide. It was a very small group, Scott told us a lot about New Orleans, answered many questions we had. We learned a lot about the city and history of New Orleans. It was very interesting and informative tour. We would highly recommend it.
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Kymberlyg2026
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing Storytelling! - I have taken this tour a few times, but this was by far the BEST. Libby was FANTASTIC! Her knowledge of New Orleans' history was strong, but what truly set her apart was her storytelling. It made us feel like we were right there in the 1700 and 1800s. We ended up with a private tour for our group of 10, and she adjusted it to our interests. I will absolutely be using her again when I have people visiting from out of town.
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E7519pulaurenk
Jan 26, 2026
Libby is the best! - Libby was our tour guide. She is a true Creole! She is so knowledgeable, fun, enthusiastic... this was the best tour we did in downtown NOLA, and we did a LOT. She also had wonderful recommendations. She mentioned Pimm's cups, which I love, and can never find good ones anywhere- she suggested Napoleon House, and we went and I loved them (I got a whole flight, lol!). I learned so many interesting things and really enjoyed our time with her.
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Melissa_h
Jan 24, 2026
Great introduction to the French Quarter - Interesting tour for first-timers to NOLA (my kids) and a good refresher for me since it’s been over a decade since my last visit. Loved getting reacquainted with the charming French Quarter, the history of NOLA, and contemporary information as well.
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Gary_a
Jan 24, 2026
A very informative... - A very informative walking tour of selected parts of the French Quarter. I particularly liked the parts relating to the various architecturual influences present there.
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Nancy_p
Jan 22, 2026
A Gem of a NOLA/French Quarter Walking Tour - Lesley did an amazing job on our walking tour of the French Quarter with her deep knowledge of NOLA’s history, culture, food, architecture, etc. The tour enriched our time here and was the perfect way to launch our visit.
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Ana_m
Jan 20, 2026
Tim was very knowledgeable and nice - Our guide told us very interesting information about the French Quarter and the history of New Orleans. We really enjoyed the walk with our Service Dog.
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Rachelbm8383nb
Jan 19, 2026
Educational Tour! - I really did learn a lot and get great context for the city. We started on time, it had an easy meeting point, and I didn't see NOLA the same way after.
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575jacalync
Jan 29, 2026
sorry but less than good. - unfortunately, I can’t say that our tour guide Tish was excellent. I’ve been on many city tours and I’ve never had a tour guide walk away from their group to have a personal conversation with a friend They just passed on the street. this tour ran a good 30 minutes over which is no surprise because she felt the need to relate stories from previous tours she had done which I did not find told me anything about New Orleans French Quarter’s history by the end of the time all I wanted to do was walk away. I didn’t find it necessary to be told about storm damage to her house and what the repairs cost, nor where her daughter lives and works in the city. All of her sentences contained more umhs & ahs then words, as if she wasn’t sure what she was saying and couldn’t remember what to say next. I was greatly looking forward to this tour and unfortunately was equally greatly disappointed when it finally ended.
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