New Orleans French Quarter: Historic Architecture Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history of New Orleans on a 2-hour architecture tour of the French Quarter. Explore the diverse building styles and learn about the architects and families who shaped this unique neighborhood.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • French Quarter - Our guide will give you a intro to New Orleans history to start your tour.
  • Jackson Square - The guide will discuss main buildings that line this park, including the Cathedral, Cabildo and Presbytere. The history of the Pontalba Buildings is discussed as well.
  • St. Louis Cathedral - Our guide will tell the story of this…
What's Included
  • Licensed, insured local guide with in-depth area knowledge
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour walking journey around the French Quarter to understand the history of New Orleans via its architectural wonders. Take a relaxed walk, accompanied by an experienced local guide, to get to know the diverse architectural designs representative of this district. There will be special emphasis on the features and historical aspects of…

Location
523 St Ann St.
Saint Ann Street
Centrally located meeting point, just off of Jackson Square. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside the 1850 House Museum. Your guide will be holding a sign that says, "New Orleans Architecture Tours".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paradise44290336878
Jan 14, 2025
We Were Never Bored - Janet was our tour guide and she did an amazing job! It's easy to get distracted or lose interest during a tour but Janet kept us engaged. She was knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the French Quarter and made learning about it a fun experience.
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Julie_r
Jan 12, 2025
Very interesting walk thru the French Quarter - Caroline is very knowledgeable and provided great insight into history and architecture! Told the history of NOLA through architecture
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Rachelpy6383db
Jan 11, 2025
Great tour! - A tour from Guy is like walking around with your favorite teacher. We had a great experience. Thank you! Highly recommend to anyone.
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Janety5907tm
Jan 10, 2025
Stunningly good tour of New Orleans architecture and history - The tour with Guy was fantastic! He was charming, informative, and immensely knowledgeable. He pointed out so many details about the buildings we passed that I now see the French Quarter in a completely new light. But it’s not just about architecture: it’s about the complex creole history of this amazing city and about its culture, politics, and race relations. Guy kept a good pace and we covered about a mile without any rush or strain. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
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Annie_g
Jan 2, 2025
The tour was very... - The tour was very informative and extremely interesting. Even my 16 yo son said he enjoyed it (he didn’t think he would apparently). This city is beautiful and when I come back will book more tours.
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Tiffanyfaykus
Dec 31, 2024
Highly recommend Caroline! Can’t think of a better way to spend a morning - This is one of the best walking tours I’ve done! Caroline was an amazing guide - full of knowledge & wonderful stories. Great for history buffs & architecture buffs. Very engaging. Hope to take another one of her tours soon! Highly recommend
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Chelseamk92
Dec 29, 2024
New experience in a place I've been many times - Janet was a fantastic tour guide! I've walked around the French Quarter many tines before and her tour helped me notice things I've never seen before. I learned a lot!
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Amyostcharles
Dec 29, 2024
This tour is packed with information! - Guy was sweet, thoughtful and a wealth of knowledge, just try to keep up! I thoroughly enjoyed the history, architecture and tips about the French quarter.
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517leonardt
Dec 8, 2024
Great tour, even better tour guide - Our tour guide , Caroline, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining. She built our tour around strong Cajun women. I learned a lot about the history of New Orleans and its people and culture.
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Inspire53511379781
Jan 6, 2025
We had a pleasant walk - We had a pleasant guide and a nice walk in the central area of New Orleans. We learned a bit about creole and French architecture
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