• French Quarter - Welcome to New Orleans! Embark on a 2-mile journey through the French Quarter, where you’ll step back in time and explore the rich history of the Crescent City. As the French say, allons-y!

Note: This tour spans over 2 miles, includes more than 36 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• St. Louis Cathedral - Ahead is the magnificent St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously used cathedral in America. Originally constructed in 1720, it was destroyed by fire in 1788 and rebuilt within a year. We’ll pass by the Cathedral later in the tour for a closer look.

• Washington Artillery Park - At the top of this platform is Washington Artillery Park. Established in 1976, this small park honors the various military forces that have used this land as a defensive fortification, from the French and Spanish to the Confederates and the United States. Quite the mix of allies!

• Decatur Street - To our left is the bustling Decatur Street! With its horse-drawn carriage rides, restaurants, and clubs, you’ll likely spend plenty of time exploring Decatur during your stay in New Orleans. There’s always something happening!

• Cafe Du Monde - Straight ahead is the renowned Cafe Du Monde French Market. Established in 1862, Cafe Du Monde is famous for its chicory coffee. Chicory, the root of a blue-flowered perennial plant, was first used in ancient Egypt. Before being ground and mixed with coffee in France, Egyptians used chicory in tea for its healing properties. However, chicory coffee here was not just for its taste – it was a necessity.

• Steamboat NATCHEZ - Official Site - Do you see the steamboat ahead? That’s the Natchez, the last authentic steamboat on the mighty Mississippi. You’re glimpsing into the early 1800s when such boats revolutionized trade and travel along this river. They also inspired the riverboats famously ridden by Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. For a jazz experience on the river, this boat is the place to be!

Note: This tour is 1.9 miles long and covers all its highlights in 1-2 hours.

• Danny Barker Birthplace - Look up and to the left. See that balcony with all the plants? That’s where the influential jazz musician Danny Barker was born! Pause here. Barker’s family, the Barbarins, were musical legends themselves. His grandfather even played with Louis Armstrong!

• Lalaurie Mansion - Here it is: The LaLaurie Mansion. What happened here? Delphine LaLaurie had a notorious penchant for violence, which she inflicted on her enslaved servants. She mistreated them, underfed them, and seemed to enjoy their suffering. It was an open secret in town, but authorities were indifferent until Delphine chased an enslaved girl off the roof with a whip, leading to her death. Authorities then forced the LaLauries to relinquish their nine remaining servants.

• Bourbon Street - We’re heading toward Bourbon Street, New Orleans’s party hub. But this street wasn’t named after the liquor. It was named after the French royal family of the time, the House of Bourbon! In the early 1800s, Bourbon Street was mostly residential. In 1859, the neighborhood gained some excitement with the arrival of the French Opera House. Savvy entrepreneurs saw an opportunity, and soon, restaurants, bars, and other attractions sprang up around the opera house. The once-quiet street began to come alive!

• Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - On our right, at the corner, stands Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop. Legend has it that on chilly nights in the 1770s, the infamous pirate Jean Lafitte held meetings at this bar! He and his fellow privateers stored illegal contraband while discussing their next target. Back then, a blacksmith shop stood next to the bar, hence the name.

• Tennessee Williams’ House - Look ahead a few houses on the left. Do you see a yellow house with a triangular roof and a balcony? That’s the former home of renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams! Head over there and pause in front.

• Louis Armstrong Park - Directly ahead is Louis Armstrong Park. You can probably guess who it’s named after! Cross the street toward the park when it’s safe, then continue straight into the park. Born in the early 1900s, Louis Armstrong grew up in a tough neighborhood here in New Orleans. But he wouldn’t have traded it for anything. He once said:

“We were poor and everything like that, but music was all around. Music kept you rolling.”

• Louis Armstrong Statue - This 12-foot statue depicts none other than Louis Armstrong himself. It honors the jazz musician’s life and legacy. And what a legacy it is! Armstrong’s influence is felt throughout New Orleans. The airport bears his name, as do numerous other landmarks. But not everything named after Armstrong is in New Orleans. Some of it isn’t even on this planet! In 1991, NASA named an asteroid after Armstrong, calling it 9179 Satchmo.

• The LaBranche House - The orange mansion across the street is the LaBranche House. The LaBranche family designed the home in the Creole style back in the 1830s. They often hosted lavish parties where guests spread out on the three balconies. If you look closely, each balcony features cast iron grillwork with oak leaf and acorn detailing.

• St. Anthony’s Garden - The green garden to our left is St. Anthony’s Garden, dating back to the city’s founding. Over the years, it has served as a shelter for fire victims, a dueling ground, and a home for Capuchin monks.

• Congo Square - In 1817, the mayor of New Orleans decreed that enslaved Africans could only gather in one place: Congo Square. Here, enslaved people gathered on Sundays to worship, trade goods, and socialize. Women weaved through the crowds selling baskets of calas, deep-fried rice cakes covered in sugar. Congo Square buzzed with singing, dancing, and live music. Since several states had suppressed African music, visitors flocked here to marvel at the African-style dancing. The beat of the bamboulas and banzas blended with the sound of drums, gourds, marimbas, violins, and tambourines.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Prepare to dance and sway in the heart of jazz as you wander through the historic streets of New Orleans with this self-guided walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture as you meander through the French Quarter. Pause for delicious beignets at Cafe du Monde, listen to a chilling (and factual) horror story at the LaLaurie Mansion, and explore the bustling Bourbon Street, where excitement is always in the air! Throughout your journey, you’ll uncover the roots of Cajun and Creole, meet jazz icons like Louis Armstrong, and so much more.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio directions and route from the specified starting point.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
• Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.

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