French Quarter History: New Orleans' Unique Past

Uncover the gritty truths of New Orleans’ wild history on this engaging and immersive history tour. From Yellow Fever to jazz, explore the city’s past like never before.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jackson Square - From the earliest settlers in the city, to slave rebellions, to the amazing woman who was Michaela Almonester. You’ll learn all about where this city started and how far it’s come.
  • St. Louis Cathedral - See the outside of the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and hear a bit about early economics, smuggling, and piracy in the…
What's Included
  • Live Guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter history. From Yellow Fever and the toll it took on our city, to the famous Jackson Square and the establishment of La Nouvelle Orléans; from the history of enslaved peoples and their impact on…

Location
Witches Brew Gallery & Haunted Sanctuary
Exchange Place
Witches Brew Gallery at 311 Exchange Place. Make sure to leave an offering at Papa Legba's altar before starting your tour!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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John
May 24, 2025
New Orleans history - Very informative and interesting tour. Graham makes history jump off the page and really explains the whys and wherefores of New Orleans history in a clear manner.
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Jeds348
May 11, 2025
Incredibly Tour of New Orleans for History fans - This is a wonderful tour of the French Quarter. Our guide, Graham, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour very exciting for us. I have a deep love of learning history and Graham’s thoughtful approach to the history of the New Orleans made this tour a delight. Even my wife, who is not a history fan, enjoyed the experience. Would highly recommend for anyone seeking a fun learning experience.
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N5311xrcassandrad
May 5, 2025
A Tour Beyond the Basics - If you're looking for a deep dive into history, this tour is for you. Graham is extremely knowledgeable and passionate and is an excellent storyteller. I've lived in New Orleans for over 10 years and already knew a fair amount of history, and this tour took it to another level. I think of it as an advanced version - great for locals and history buffs.
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Anonymous
Apr 9, 2025
We enjoyed this tour but... - We enjoyed this tour but we booked with family not knowing it was 2 hours long and that you’d end up far from where it started. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide
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139kalvinr
Apr 5, 2025
Very well informed history tour - The tour was very detailed and we learned so much about the history of New Orleans start. Highly recommend if you love history
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W4344qoalg
Mar 30, 2025
The Era of New Orleans - Fantastic tour and so much history covered! Graham was an amazing guide. Easily accessible. The sites covered had time for questions and the documentation provided helped with the visualization of historical French Quarter
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Gtonthemove713
Mar 10, 2025
Great Tour - Graham was extremely knowledgeable and you can tell he is passionate about the history. Great tour for an explanation of how and why New Orleans is.
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Kathryn_d
Feb 14, 2025
Great detailed tour for serious history lovers - Graham did a fantastic job sharing his immense knowledge of the indigenous, Spanish, French, and American eras of New Orleans, including perspectives and voices that are omitted from the traditional narrative. It gave us an even greater appreciation for the city during the rest of our trip. I would recommend this tour to people who love learning and are interested in how sociopolitical influences shape a city. Bring your walking shoes and be ready to dedicate a few hours to learning a ton!
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Joseph_c
Apr 26, 2025
Be prepared for lots of historical information! - Graham was a very knowledgeable tour guide. He sounded like a textbook at times! He really dove into a lot of details about many historical New Orleans figures. There were only a few stops on the tour and we spent about 20 minutes at each spot. This tour is really not meant for children and adolescents.
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Paula
Mar 12, 2025
New Orleans history tour - Graham was very passionate about the early history of New Orleans. He was very knowledgeable and we learned so many new things about the founding of the city and it's history. If you are looking for this type of information this would be a good choice. We also got to see some beautiful historic buildings and sites around town.
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).