French Quarter Historic Tour

French Quarter Historic Tour in New Orleans (Vieux Carre, Jean Lafitte Blacksmith Shop)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the rich history of New Orleans on the French Quarter Historic Tour, starting from the vibrant Mississippi River.
  • Visit treasured landmarks like the French Market, the oldest open-air market in the country, and the historic Ursuline Convent.
  • Discover Jackson Square, home to the oldest operating cathedral in the U.S and the stunning Pontabla buildings.
  • Learn about Creole society in a lush Creole courtyard as well as the unique history of slavery in South Louisiana.
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Price: $25.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Central New Orleans.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Casual, comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
Restrictions Wheelchair accommodations may be available upon request at booking.

French Quarter Historic Tour

From the dynamic Mississippi River to the serene courtyards, experience the Vieux Carre with the city's best guides. Discover everything from the outrageous colonial history to Creole culture, from piracy to architectural masterpieces, enjoying New Orleans' gumbo of legend and truth.

Your tour includes the birthplace of New Orleans, the Mississippi River, the "Father of Waters." Whether for Native American canoes, French and Spanish colonial sailing ships, American frontiersmen flat and keel boats, prosperous antebellum era steam ships, or today's massive ocean-going freighters, this mythological body of water has provided New Orleans with its reason for being and provided America with its very soul.

The tour continues through the French Market, the oldest open-air market in the nation and on to the Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, whose history reveals the fascinating saga of early Louisiana colonization efforts. Then head to Jackson Square, heart of the French Quarter, site of: St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States; also view the Cabildo, the Presbytere, and the Pontabla buildings.

Experience the lush atmosphere of a Creole courtyard where you will learn about the complexities of Creole society. The tour includes the unique history of slavery found in South Louisiana, and at the Quadroon Ballroom you will explore the world of Creole mistresses and the system of placage.