New Orleans Trip Overview
Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.
Itinerary
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Stop At: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
Make your own way to Musical Legends Park to meet your guide for your walking tour. After introductions, stroll a short distance to the banks of the Mississippi River where you learn how levee construction transformed the swamp into fertile farmland, making New Orleans an important hub in the region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: French Market, 1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3406
Continue by walking through the French Market, the oldest open-air market in the US.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Ursuline Convent Museum, 1100 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2505
Stand outside the Mississippi River valley’s oldest building, the Ursuline Convent, whose history provides a window onto early colonization efforts in Louisiana.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234
Next, you will head to Jackson Square, the heart of the French Quarter
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cabildo, 701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
See important sites including the Cabildo – built between 1795 and 1799 – this building once housed the center of government in New Orleans and it is now the Louisiana State Museum.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Presbytere, 751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
See the Presbytere – built in 1791 to match the Cabildo is a fascinating museum with 2 permanent exhibits telling of both the cities resilience and celebration.
Pass By: Pontalba Buildings, 700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3372
Learn about these block-long buildings which form two sides of Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Stop At: St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Aly, New Orleans, LA 70116-3291
Your guide takes you inside St Louis Cathedral and shows you where the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788 started, explaining how rebuilding post-fire resulted in what is now considered the classic architectural style of the French Quarter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Next, step into a lush Creole courtyard and learn about the complexities of Creole society and slavery in South Louisiana. Walk to the balcony of the former Quadroon Ballroom while your guide explains the former lives of Creole mistresses and the system known as ‘placage.’
During your tour, your guide points out film sites and literary haunts such as the building where Tennessee Williams wrote ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’ You’ll enter William Faulkner’s home before you stop at Pirate’s Alley, where your guide recounts local legends about prison escapes and dueling. Also, enjoy the tunes of talented street musicians as you stroll.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mississippi River, Louisiana, USA
Choose from a morning or evening tour and expect to walk about 2 miles (3.2 km) at a leisurely pace before wrapping up near the Mississippi River levee.
Duration: 15 minutes
