Creole Louisiana: Historic French Quarter Exploration
5.0
74 Ratings
New Orleans
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Creole Louisiana on a walking tour of the French Quarter. Discover the fascinating stories of the Louisiana Creoles and their unique contributions to the state's distinctive identity.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jackson Square - You will learn the history of Jackson Square, center of the Vieux Carré.
- St. Louis Cathedral - You will learn the history of Saint Louis Cathedral the most historic church in all of New Orleans.
- Louis Armstrong Park - You will learn about the cultural significance of the Congo Square.
- Hermann-Grima House - You will have an exclusive tour of the Hermann-Grima House courtyard, typical of the 19th century.
What's Included
- Admission to the Hermann-Grima House courtyard included.
Additional Information
Join our foot journey around the most antique district of New Orleans, the French Quarter. Experience the ‘Vieux Carré’ from the perspective of the native Louisiana Creoles who first named it their home. Louisiana stands out amongst other U.S. states. The absorbing stories of famous Creoles (descendants from West African, Native American and European settlers) will reveal the evolution of the culture that separates Louisiana from the rest of the southern U.S.
The quest is an adventure into ancient Louisiana, the birthplace of Jazz and Zydeco, gumbo and jambalaya. Geographically, Louisiana seems like a southern American state, but culturally, it has always been the southernmost part of the Caribbean.
(Note: The tour includes a visit to the patio of an exquisite antebellum French Quarter house, and usually to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. However, the cemetery is presently shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
Location
2951502 Royal St
Royal Street
Please meet your tour guide at Henriette Delille Square (at the intersection of Royal and Orleans streets, just behind Saint Louis Cathedral).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(74 Ratings)
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David
May 3, 2024
What wonderful walking tour of Creole New Orleans! - What wonderful walking tour of Creole New Orleans! It was in French and English. The guide was engaging and provided lots of information. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting New Orleans.
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Sjstillman14
Apr 4, 2024
Eye opening tour! - Excellent tour by Lawson. He opened our eyes to a chapter of history we had not been taught in school, and made us eager to learn more. This tour was a fantastic way to start our week in New Orleans, and Lawson's sense of humor made it not only educational but fun. Highly recommend!
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Amy_d
Jan 30, 2024
Seeing history - Great way to see the French Quarter and understand the many people who have lived here. Love learning new details and the big picture.
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Pmsmom
Dec 22, 2023
Excellent - What a very well-organized, informative, and intriguing tour led by Lawson! Lawson was very personable and sincere and made everyone feel comfortable and included as he engaged everyone in the conversation and educational walk around the French Quarter. We learned a lot! We highly recommend this tour. You’ll have a great time.
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Paradise13687137070
Dec 20, 2023
Outstanding - Outstanding tour with Lawson--very knowledgeable but also casual and charismatic. Switched seamlessly between French and English to accommodate the Francophone family in our group. Gave us a sweeping but nuanced perspective on the history and cultural currents of New Orleans.
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283kelvinq
Nov 11, 2023
Best Tour of many I had in New Orleans - My guide Muriel was incredibly well informed about the history of the French Quarter and shared many, many insights you can’t get elsewhere. She was very catered to my interests and very responsive to my endless questions. She also gives many tours in French as she herself is a transplant from France. Muriel was very personable and charismatic and made the tour very worthwhile. Highly, highly recommended!
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Veronica
Oct 23, 2023
A must when you are in NOLA - My husband and i had a great time! Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was a beautiful day! She gave us a great recco for dinner as well.
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Lacefrontbebe
Aug 30, 2023
Informative historical tour - Muriel was a great your guide who knew so much history about New Orleans and how it came to be.
I learnt so much on the tour such as the original definition of Creole, free people of colour and how New Orleans was different to rest of the US in that respect.
Please book the tour if you want to find out the detailed history of New Orleans. As well as visit specific buildings which helps to bring the history alive.
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Agn_so842
Aug 6, 2023
Nice visit to the French Quarter - Very interesting visit. The opportunity to see places inaccessible without this visit and to see known places differently. An opening also to the Creole language and culture.
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Conciliationcounseli
Apr 30, 2024
The guide told us at the... - The guide told us at the onset this wasn’t her regular tour and kept referring to her colleague who was supposed to be doing the tour. We learned very little new information. And some things she said were not true—especially regarding Cajuns. My friend is one—born and raised in Abbevilke.
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