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Private French Quarter Walking Tour

11 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Havana and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | New Orleans, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored streets in the city's best known neighborhood with a local guide who focuses on the people, places, and historic events that comprise the city's unique culture. Discover New Orleans through open discussion and engagement while learning what makes the French Quarter special with the help of an expert, friendly local.

Please make contact with the guide BEFORE submitting a booking request to confirm availability and to discuss any remaining post-COVID limitations.

What's Included

  • 2-3 hour, small group walking tour of New Orleans French Quarter
  • Fully narrated tour
  • Licensed and insured local guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
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616 Saint Peter
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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What To Expect

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Jackson Square

We begin in Jackson Square and discuss the founding of the city in 1718.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

We visit the oldest cathedral in the United States.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabildo

We will discuss the history that took place there including the Louisiana Purchase ceremony.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Street

We will window shop and discuss the many Royal Governors who lived in this street before Louisiana became a state.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

As with other stops, we will discuss the historic events that occurred here, including the founding of the first licensed pharmacy practice in the United States,
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans

We will stop at the Louisiana Supreme Court to discuss preservation efforts to save the French Quarter from demolition.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at Exchange Alley to discuss the conflicts between the French and Americans after the Louisiana Purchase.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the Bevelo gas light making factory to watch craftsmen build lights by hand and discuss the history of gaslighting in New Orleans after 1803.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the Napoleon House to discuss plans to rescue Napoleon Bonapart and the wonderful food served there today.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum to discuss the first licensed pharmacist in the United States and the first female who practiced pharmacy 100 years before the first licensed pharmacist.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We will stop at the Nunez house to discuss the first major fire in the city's history and how it changed the architectural character from French to Spanish.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private French Quarter Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-19830P2

Reviews

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 2-3 hour, small group walking tour of New Orleans French Quarter
  • Fully narrated tour
  • Licensed and insured local guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • Admission to unplanned attraction

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The streets and sidewalks of the French Quarter are uneven to say the least
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking; the cost is higher for additional visitors

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).

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