Marigny Tour: Exploring Creole Architecture History

Uncover the captivating history of New Orleans on a 2-hour Marigny Tour. Explore the diverse neighborhood’s Creole architecture, mansions, and Creole cottages, while hearing the stories of its past residents. Join a small group for a personalized experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum - The New Orleans Jazz Museum is housed in the Old Mint which is a great example of Greek Revival Architecture in New Orleans. On this spot learn the history of this amazing building, and get a brief review of New Orleans history as it pertains to this downriver neighborhood.
What's Included
  • Licensed and insured local guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience New Orleans’ past through its unique architecture during a 2-hour Marigny Tour. Explore this distinct neighborhood, appreciated for its cultural and architectural significance, and escape the trodden tourist paths. Marigny was once home to a rich tapestry of peoples - Creoles, refugees from Haiti, Free People of Color and various migrant…

Location
400 Esplanade Ave
Esplanade Avenue
Your Guide will meet you outside the Mint, holding a sign that says New Orleans Architecture Tours.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Philnted
Jan 6, 2025
Highly recommend Doug and Guy. Great guides. Really insightful and engaging. 💯 - Guy and Doug were outstanding guides for my group of about 25 friends in mid-November. We got lucky with fantastic weather, but their combined insights and natural storytelling talents are what made it really memorable. Highly recommend their tours.
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Emmezzo
Jan 1, 2025
Fascinating and engaging tour of the Marigny neighborhood - Guy was a wonderful tour guild and we appreciated the sincerity with which he explained the cultural history and context surrounding the buildings we were viewing. If we come back to NOLA we will absolutely book one of their other tours. This was our favorite activity of the trip.
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Sail_into_the_sun
Nov 12, 2024
Great tour! - Very interesting, informative, and fun. Our guide, Guy, was very engaging and knowledgeable. I’ve been to New Orleans many times, but learned more in this 2 hour tour than I did from all my other visits combined.
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Brian
Nov 8, 2024
Fantastic tour - What a great tour. So much information packed into two hours. Guy, our guide, not only knew his stuff, he lives in the neighborhood and that added a unique perspective missing from many tours. It was so good that I’d take the tour same tour a second time! You will walk away with a deep appreciation for the Margy, its people, and history.
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Laura
Oct 25, 2024
Fantastic tour of Marigny - Fantastic and informative tour. Guy was an excellent guide. The tour was comprehensive and filled with interesting stops and information about Marigny.
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Beccal486
May 12, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Amazing tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The tour married a big picture history of the city and neighbourhood, Creole culture, race relations, and of course, architecture. We got a nice break along the way at a cafe and had opportunities to sit and be in the shade.
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70esmet
May 8, 2024
So much fun and very interesting! - We had so much fun on our Marigny walking tour with Guy. He knew so much about the area, told us about a ton of interesting history, and focused a lot on the shotgun shacks and creole cottages we were most excited about. He told us fascinating stories of the black and queer communities too. He also built in a bathroom/snack/coffee break halfway through which was so nice. Highly recommend!
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684patricka
Apr 23, 2024
Wonderful NOLA in Marigny - We enjoyed a delightful, informative and fun 2 hour tour of Marigny in NOLA. Lee, our guide was the best, very knowledgeable, personable. Highly recommend Lee and this tour. ...........patrick arnone
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Ilya_sterie
Mar 16, 2024
Book this tour! - Fantastic tour by Guy, who is very knowledgeable, has a great personality and also lives in the Marigny area so has first hand experience. Lots of stories and anecdotes which made the whole experience very engaging. My children and I learned so much during the 2 hours tour. We highly recommend NOLA tours.
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Charles_w
May 20, 2024
Good French Qtr Tour - Great commentary! Friendly guide! Fun history and detailed stories ! Featured uncrowded locations ! I cannot say any more right now 😀!
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).