New Orleans Trip Overview
New Orleans is rich in history, with stories to tell of slavery, the cotton industry and its kings as well as a fascinating colonial heritage. The tree lined boulevards and oak-shaded streets are dotted with colourful magnolias and are flanked by lavish gardens and magnificent mansions.
Your private guide will take you on a beautiful walk passing by some lovely architecture and cultural hotspots whilst dipping into the city’s heritage. The city’s colonial history reveals it’s most prominently in the French Quarter and some of the most famous literary residents including Tennessee Williams put pen to paper here to produce some of their most notable work.
A visit to New Orleans wouldn’t be complete without learning about Dixie Jazz and the Mardi Gras, one of the world’s best street events and a huge money earner for the city. The great Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans and he grew up here, a fact that’s still celebrated throughout the city.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans is rich in history, with stories to tell of slavery, the cotton industry and its kings as well as a fascinating colonial heritage. The tree lined boulevards and oak-shaded streets are dotted with colourful magnolias and are flanked by lavish gardens and magnificent mansions.
Your private guide will take you on a beautiful walk passing by some lovely architecture and cultural hotspots whilst dipping into the city’s heritage. The city’s colonial history reveals it’s most prominently in the French Quarter and some of the most famous literary residents including Tennessee Williams put pen to paper here to produce some of their most notable work.
A visit to New Orleans wouldn’t be complete without learning about Dixie Jazz and the Mardi Gras, one of the world’s best street events and a huge money earner for the city. The great Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans and he grew up here, a fact that’s still celebrated throughout the city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: French Quarter, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana
Visit the oldest neighbourhood in the city, the beautiful French Quarter to learn about the diverse colonial heritage, and the notable literary and cinematic landmarks, including where greats like William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams wrote some of their famous works in amongst the nation’s most historic buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Stroll the highlights of the French Quarter, including Bourbon Street and Cafe Du Monde.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Stop to enjoy a light snack and drink at a local spot, off the beaten track, and then continue to immerse yourself in the neighbourhood where one of jazz music’s greatest talent grew up.
Duration: 1 hour
