French Quarter Walking Tour

French Quarter Walking Tour (Cabildo)
Price: $25.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? The French Quarter.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress This is a walking tour on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes. During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing. A hat and an umbrella is also suggested.
Restrictions Wheelchair accommodations may be available upon request at booking. This tour cannot accommodate scooters. Collapsible wheelchairs may be accommodated, but must fold up to fit behind the driver's seat. Guests must be able to walk over uneven sidewalks and streets. Children ages 5 and younger may attend the tour free of charge with advanced notice at the time of booking, provided that they are not occupying their own seat.

French Quarter Walking Tour

Experience the culture and splendor of New Orleans's French Quarter. This New Orleans tour will take you along the Mississippi and through historic squares to show you this famously beautiful neighborhood.

The French Quarter walking tour will take you through the original city, built-in 1718, and discovered by French explorers. Stroll along the historic streets as your guide explains to you each landmark. Enjoy the tranquil gardens, the smell of traditional Cajun cooking, the sounds of jazz music in the air, and local art that the French Quarter tour has to offer.

Enjoy exclusive access to the beautiful St. Anthony's Garden, directly behind the Cathedral, Basilica of St. Louis, King of France. You will also enjoy exclusive access to the private courtyard of the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association. Neither stop is available to the general public. Pass by Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, built between 1722 and 1732, and reputed to be the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States. The property is believed to have been used by the Lafitte Brothers, Jean, and Pierre, as a New Orleans base for their Barataria smuggling operation.

The tour will end with access to one of the historic Louisiana State Museums, where you may continue your search for history on a self-guided tour. Don't hesitate; this French Quarter walking tour is the perfect historical tour for your trip to New Orleans.