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French Quarter Tour: Historical Sights and Stories
4.9
2,842 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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Elliot_s
Apr 21, 2026
French Quarter Historical sights - Our tour guide Scott was a delight. Very knowledgeable, and geared his tour to the clientele. Gave advice on the city of New Orleans which were not part of the tour.
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Msyoung659
Apr 21, 2026
A week in New Orleans - Since we were returning with our children we thought a walking tour would be the best way to kick off our trip and learn the culture. It helped us appreciate the city more.
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Andreabmcp
Apr 20, 2026
Fabulous Tour of the French Quarter - My friends and I had a fabulous tour of the French Quarter with Scott last week. It was the perfect amount of time (2 hours) and Scott was a terrific tour guide. There was a very good balance between history and 'stories'. I appreciated that at the beginning of the tour, Scott asked each of us what our interests were and what we wanted to learn about on the tour. Also, he was very open to questions. I would highly recommend this tour!
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John
Apr 18, 2026
Don't miss Lesley's tour! - Our tour guide Lesley couldn't have been better. Her grasp of the history of the French Quarter and Louisiana in general was impressive, but, better yet, the stories she used to illustrate that history were fascinating and funny. She answered all our questions, spoke with a clear voice so that we could all hear, and paced the tour on a somewhat hot April day to keep the group from tiring out. She gave us a fun, informative, and interesting walk through the Quarter. Highly recommended!
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Ed_b
Apr 18, 2026
Libby did a great job - Libby did a wonderful job of architecture and history. She is great to listen to and entertaining as heck !
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Mackirkman
Apr 18, 2026
Fantastic tour! - Lesley is passionate about the history of New Orleans and an amazing tour guide! She shared so many interesting facts and showed us some amazing spots! Highly recommend!
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Noel_j
Apr 18, 2026
Start your New Orleans experience with a colorful tour with Libby! - Libby is one of the top 3 tour guides I’ve ever heard & I do a lot of walking tours when I travel! She is pleasant, funny, uber-knowledgeable about New Orleans colorful history (is a native NOLA resident), and a great storyteller! Loved loved loved her tour!! Highly recommend this to everyone!!
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Joanna
Apr 17, 2026
Knowledgeable and experienced. - Libby was helpful ahead of the tour meetup by giving options for a quick bite to eat for lunch. She helped others as well. Being a local lady, her stories were relatable.
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Denise_p
Apr 16, 2026
So much history learned! - Tom was our guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area. We learned so much. He spoke loud and clearly, which is important to me as I have hearing issues. Typically on tours I have a hard time hearing everything. Not this time.He patiently waited for everyone to arrive but still made sure that we were able to see everything. My husband was unsure about taking the tour at first, but since we had never been down to the French Quarter I opted for this tour to learn about what we were seeing. My husband was so glad that we went. He said that this was one of the best things that we did while we were on vacation.
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Joe_p
Apr 19, 2026
don't waste your time and money - Not as advertised. very little info poorly presented. more interested in the bar stops then in telling the story.
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