BK House Tour: French Quarter's Hidden History

Explore BK House’s rich history with a guided tour through elegant rooms and hidden corners. Discover untold stories of New Orleans’ past.

Duration: 50 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Historic BK House & Gardens - Discover exquisitely restored 19th-century rooms that showcase the evolving lives of those who resided and worked here—from affluent merchants to enslaved individuals, free people of color, Sicilian immigrants, and preservationists.
    Wander through a traditional New Orleans courtyard, hidden behind iron gates and shaded…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

In a city celebrated for its vibrant culture and deep history, the BK House stands as one of the French Quarter’s most historic and fascinating landmarks. Constructed in 1826 and situated on a serene residential street, this house has witnessed nearly two centuries of transformation, from antebellum grandeur to wartime challenges, from the perseverance…

Location
Historic BK House & Gardens
1113 Chartres St,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jerseyp_j
Jan 31, 2026
Good visit. - Good tour, not too long, but an hour well spent. Nice little garden, and a few antiques to see I'm the house. Guide was good and informative.
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Terrell_m
Jan 4, 2026
1113 Chartres St - a quiet side of the French Quarter across from the Convent. worth the flight of steps to enter the front door
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Jacqueline_k
Dec 30, 2025
This was such an... - This was such an informative and interesting tour. More than just a tour of a home but a history lesson too. Loved every minute!
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Courtneybu8512un
Dec 13, 2025
Amazing! - Our tour guide Frannie was amazing! So much history in this house! A little under an hour long tour with a ton of information packed in!
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Angela_r
Jan 6, 2026
If the walls could talk! - Engaging and knowledgeable guide with a love of history and a tender consideration for those known who inhabited the house over time.
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Christopher_j
Feb 17, 2026
Not Open - They were not open for the day and time they sold us tickets. Avoid, pick something else to do in New Orleans… anything else.
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From $15
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).