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Victorian French Quarter Townhouse: Guided Tour
4.7
51 Ratings
New Orleans
Step inside the Gallier House, a Victorian French Quarter townhouse built in 1861. Explore its unique architectural features, ornate interior decor, and historic significance.
Step inside the Gallier House, a Victorian French Quarter townhouse built in 1861. Explore its unique architectural features, ornate interior decor, and historic significance.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gallier House - Step back in time at the Gallier Historic House to witness the grandeur of Victorian design and furnishings. This architectural masterpiece was completed in 1860 and is the brainchild of renowned New Orleans architect, James Gallier, Jr. Originally a family residence, the Gallier House is notable for its advanced engineering…
- Gallier House - Step back in time at the Gallier Historic House to witness the grandeur of Victorian design and furnishings. This architectural masterpiece was completed in 1860 and is the brainchild of renowned New Orleans architect, James Gallier, Jr. Originally a family residence, the Gallier House is notable for its advanced engineering features, including indoor plumbing with both hot and cold water, as well as a unique double skylight. The home’s original inventory serves as a blueprint for the display of period decorative arts, which exemplify the sophisticated tastes of the Gallier family. The comfortable existence enjoyed by the Galliers was made possible by the labor of enslaved individuals and, subsequently, household staff, whose stories are also shared during guided tours.
What's Included
- Admission Ticket
- Guided Tour
- Admission Ticket
- Guided Tour
Additional Information
Constructed in 1861 by the renowned local architect, James Gallier Jr., this Victorian-style townhouse in the French Quarter manifests unique architectural elements that are distinctly seen in New Orleans and were considered ground-breaking during that epoch. Identified by a striking Paris Green entrance gate, the dwelling on Royal street showcases…
Constructed in 1861 by the renowned local architect, James Gallier Jr., this Victorian-style townhouse in the French Quarter manifests unique architectural elements that are distinctly seen in New Orleans and were considered ground-breaking during that epoch. Identified by a striking Paris Green entrance gate, the dwelling on Royal street showcases elaborate interior decorations, amenities like running hot and cold water, a cutting-edge skylight, preserved attached servant quarters, and a customary courtyard.
Location
Gallier House
Royal Street
Please check in at the front desk inside the gift shop.
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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(51 Ratings)
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Kathryn
Mar 5, 2025
Must-See Home If You Are Interested in New Orleans History - Fantastic docent who gave us so much interesting information. The house is just amazing, with so many ingenious innovations for the time.
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608elliotg
Feb 22, 2025
Awesome tour, I learned so much! - Found out about this house/tour through the TV show Interview With the Vampire and originally wanted to visit the house since the show is set there... and yes, it was very cool to stand in the house where Louis and Lestat lived, but I also learned so much about the history- not just of the house and the family and enslaved people that lived there, but the city as a whole. Our tour guide was wonderful and answered all our questions! We were able to use the bathroom and fill up water bottles while we waited and then we went through almost every room in the house + the courtyard. 10/10 experience!
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Nbee6
Feb 17, 2025
Don’t Miss this House! - My husband and I found this tour to be one of the best in the city. The house is beautiful with period furniture and accurate furnishings and details according to historic records. Our guide was personable and very knowledgeable on the history of the house and times. Highly recommended. (3/17/2024)
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Adb0214
Feb 13, 2025
Great tour with a truly excellent guide! - It was a great visit, with a lot to see and learn about the French Quarter architecture and life in the second half of 19th century. As someone who took a lot of tours all over the world, I ought to remark the surprisingly pleasant experience with the house tour guide, Danielle. Even if it was obvious that she narrated the same story to so many visitors before, she succeeded to make us feel that she was there for us, that small group of visitors. Not to mention that the narration itself was very rich in information, well organised and with a well balanced, thoughtful presentation of the family and house, combined with the life of the enslaved people who served the family and the relationship between them. We were the last group that day but Danielle answered very kindly, diligently and patiently all our questions. Something to remember!
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Grant_c
Jan 16, 2025
So worth your money! - If you’d like a peak into the past of an upper middle class family in the 1860’s in the French Quarter then this is the tour for you! Our guide was very informative and passionate about this museum and all the folks who have lived here. It’s a wonderful tour!
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Global707854
Dec 22, 2024
Interesting insight to Nola in Victorian era - Beautiful run tour with a knowledgeable and caring guide. She handled all questions from our small group quite well. Couldn't have been improved.
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Elaine_s
Aug 14, 2024
Inside the French quarter - It was so interesting to see the interior of this century old home, its period furnishings and so much about life and habits of that generation. Our guide was delightful and very knowledgeable.
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James_a
Aug 1, 2024
Great learning... - Great learning experience. As the original owner was an architect, it was interesting to see how he tried to improve his home with "innovations" from the time. The differences in the enslaved people's quarters versus the owner's family was stark and sobering.
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Nolalady1
Dec 29, 2024
Not recommended - Been once before, and again this month. Wouldn’t go again. I seriously thought about giving only a one star rating.
The home is not being maintained as one would expect, both inside and out. Most importantly, the tour guide left a lot to be desired in several ways, manner of presentation, knowledge, which home he thought he was touring…. I would expect more from the home and the guide.
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Nikole_m
Jan 9, 2025
Horrible - I love Nola, with all my heart. But this tour almost took me out. There was so much mold upstairs that I had to leave out. There was mold growing out of the ceiling upstairs. The tour guide seemed to not care that I couldn’t breathe and was about to pass out. I brought to her attention that you could smell the mold once you got to the top of the stairs and that’s dangerous. She just looked at me with this blank stare. Please get the building treated and cleaned before sometime horrible happens.
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