French Quarter Tour: Explore Historic New Orleans
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36 Ratings
New Orleans
Immerse yourself in the historic charm of New Orleans with our French Quarter tour. Discover the city's fascinating history, stunning architecture, delicious cuisine, and hidden courtyards. Join our small group for personalized recommendations and insider tips!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jackson Square - Bask in the culture and beauty of this important spot while learning some truth-is-stranger than fiction stories
- Mississippi River - The lifeblood of the city! Hear fun facts about the Mighty Mississippi and how it remains an integral route of trade for the country.
- Cafe Du Monde - Get the secrets about Café Du Monde so you’re ready to enjoy beignets to their fullest after the tour!
- Bourbon Street - Known around the world as a favorite party spot, get a better understanding of what it is, why it is, and recommendations on some fun places you may want enjoy on your own.
- French Market - Filled with eateries, souvenirs, shops, and artists, learn what makes this market so special to New Orleans.
- Pirates Alley - Discover the history of dueling and…pirates!
- Old Ursuline Convent Museum - The oldest building in the entire Mississippi River Valley…imagine what secrets it holds!
What's Included
- Personalized Recommendations
- Licensed, Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Guide Gratuity Not Included
Additional Information
SEMI-PRIVATE TRIP
There’s much more to New Orleans than its vibrant nightlife!
We invite you to join us on this French Quarter expedition to experience its rich history, captivating scenery…and mouthwatering cuisine! This leisurely stroll will see us discussing fascinating historical facts, marveling at beautiful architectural styles, shedding light on Creole gastronomy, and revealing film shooting spots. We might even manage to catch a glimpse of some of the stunning Creole courtyards!
Ideal as an introduction to the French Quarter or for those wanting to deepen their experience in New Orleans.
Moreover, you will get to know about some of the finest dining establishments in New Orleans and the city’s most celebrated dishes…and where you can find them!
Also, the size of this group is limited to a maximum of 9 people, allowing for you to receive personalized recommendations from your guide on places to visit and activities to undertake during your stay, tailored to your unique preferences!
- The French Quarter has uneven sidewalks – wear comfy walking shoes
- This is a walking tour, so you will be on your feet (standing and walking) for the duration of the tour
- Pets are not allowed; service animals must be trained as such
Location
Kilwins New Orleans
Decatur Street
We'll meet next to Kilwins at the base of the big outdoor staircase.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Brian
Apr 28, 2024
For those that love to dive into the details of a place! - Great way to get to know the French Quarter if you love the history of places! Our guide, Ty, was very knowledgeable about the area and an excellent story teller. He also gave outstanding recommendations for food and drink options after the tour.
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Laura_b
Apr 6, 2024
Great experience - Excellent guide with superb knowledge and very interesting stories. We highly recommend the tour
Learned a lot!
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Surfgirl1967
Mar 7, 2024
Entertaining & Educational! - So Entertaining - What a blast! There are so many things that go into being a stellar tour guide: topical knowledge, of course, but reading the group to know WHICH knowledge to share, awareness of surroundings, mobility and speed of the group, storytelling (versus lecturing) is huge, verbal skills, being personable and vulnerable enough to show personality…our guide, Ty, checked EVERY box! So glad I trusted New Orleans Secrets with our precious vacation time! I’m now obsessed with learning more about Micaela Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba!
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Clmocs
Apr 3, 2023
Fantastic French Quarter Tour - We did the historic tour of the French Quarter with Dennis. It was an amazing tour. Very informative and a lot of fun. We had a great connection with him right from the start and the tour felt very personal rather than some that can feel like you schlep along while being read a script. He had so many interesting fact about the architecture, the culture and tons of great recommendations. Highly recommend!
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Sarahcy7307bh
Jan 16, 2023
Garden district is a can’t miss opportunity! - Dennis was absolutely wonderful! He had a passion for the history of his city and it showed. We learned so much about the architecture and history of New Orleans, it was even more fun to discover fun facts and tidbits about the homes and what they’ve inspired over the years. Definitely recommend!
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Double00steven
Dec 23, 2022
History and lore 👍🏼 - A wonderful mix of history and lore that kept my kids and me engaged throughout the tour. Highly recommend
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Bernard
Nov 22, 2022
Excellent! - Angela was great! The tour was a perfect mix of historical background, architectural details, local gossip and New Orleans legends. We had arrived a little early at the designated meeting spot, so we walked a couple of blocks to the west of the Lafayette No. 1 cemetery. When Angela arrived, her walking tour included a fascinating discussion of the cemetery itself and highlights east of the cemetery. So coincidentally we got a wonderful overview of the entire Gardens District. Highly recommended!
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Joelh266
Nov 19, 2022
Best Into to the French Quarter - Great cocktail and french quarter history tour! This is my 3rd time and the tour keeps improving. Best way for visitors to the quarter to get the lay of the land. Highest recommendation!
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Myflyingleap
Nov 16, 2022
Amazing French Quarter walking tour! - We took this walking tour with Dennis and he was incredible! Unfortunately there were torrential rains but Dennis was a great sport, getting us under cover when he could! He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and loved questions. I'd highly recommend this tour!
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Sara789789
Oct 26, 2022
excellent historical walking tour - We took a French Quarter historical ghost tour with Roger and it was great! He was extremely knowledgeable about this history of the area, the buildings we stopped at and any questions we had. The tour lasted about 2 hours and was entirely outside, with periods of short walking and standing. Would definitely take a Secrets Tours again when i'm back in town!
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