French Quarter Tour: Historical Sights and Stories

Explore the oldest and most dynamic district of New Orleans on this tour, packed with history, culture, architectural highlights, and the engaging tales that truly capture the essence of this city. The group limit is maintained at 12 participants for a more intimate and enjoyable 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…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • 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
Location
Instrument Men
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.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(2289 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
4theluvfood
Nov 7, 2024
All Tour Guides are not Created Equal - Our tour guide Lesley was outstanding. She was very detailed in her descriptions of the history of the French Quarter, the city of New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, as well as international historical data pertaining to all areas aforementioned. It was very obvious that Lesley had studied in depth and had committed to memory much data which she presented in a joyful manner that could only be provided by someone who loves history and the human beings who together share a limited time on this earth to contribute to it. Thank you Lesley. It was our good fortune to have you as our guide. We were all truly blessed to tour with you.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Christopher_b
Nov 7, 2024
Highly recommend! - Leslie is a fantastic tour guide. Her knowledge of this city is topped only by her love for it which, I hope you’ll have the chance to see firsthand, is infectious. HIGHLY recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Alexander_h
Nov 5, 2024
Great tour! - Enjoyed the tour, Libby was very informative &pleasant, Now I understand New Orleans better... thanks!
Review provided by Viator
Tyler_a
Nov 5, 2024
Fantastic - Such a great tour! Very fun and informative and the smaller group size makes it more personal and interactive than most tours. Thank you for a great learning experience!
Review provided by Viator
Marquette
Nov 4, 2024
Awesome Walking City Tour - My wife and I was in town for her birthday along with our 16 month old son. Our tour guide, Libby, was very gracious to us, very knowledgeable of the city’s history, and gave some great activity and food recommendations. We really enjoyed the walking tour and highly recommend it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Getaway802564
Nov 4, 2024
Highly recommended. An excellent tour with Libby - Highly recommended. An excellent tour with Libby. She made it engaging for adults as well as a 13 and 11 year old. If you can swing it, I would opt for the private family tour. Specially if you have kids. Libby was in contact with me a lot leading up to the tour to make sure she covered everything we wanted. Very responsive. The regular tours didn't fit our schedule and we had kids with us; ages 13 and 11. We opted for the private family tour. The best money ever spent. She took us around the French Quarter. Her love of New Orleans and its place in history was very evident. She answered all questions in great detail. The best thing is how she engaged the kids. She asked them questions, and made sure they understood her answers. She also brought along little trinkets of historical significance that she handed out during the tour to keep them engaged. Libby received the highest praise a 13 year old can give about a two hour historical tour "It was good"
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kevin_c
Nov 3, 2024
French Quarter history - The guide had exceptional knowledge of the history of New Orleans which she was able to share with us.
Review provided by Viator
U7601jjamya
Nov 3, 2024
Highly recommend - Rene was fantastic. A wealth of knowledge and unafraid to tell the full story with a splash of humor injected to keep it fun. She talks fast so as to cram as much info into 2 hours as humanly possible. I'm glad there wasn't a test at the end! She has a passion both for her city and her profession. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dona_m
Nov 3, 2024
Take this tour!!!! - Tour guide Renee is ANAZING!!! The tour was fabulous in large part because of her!! Take this tour -you will learn SO much. Plus she gives great recommendations for restaurants
Review provided by Viator
Zan_j
Nov 3, 2024
Exactly what I was looking for! - We had a great guide, Scott who tailored his tour to our needs and wants, was extremely knowledgeable, and made it fun! The small group size was a huge plus too.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
December 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today