New Orleans French Quarter: Historic Architecture Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history of New Orleans on a 2-hour architecture tour of the French Quarter. Explore the diverse building styles and learn about the architects and families who shaped this unique neighborhood.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • French Quarter - Our guide will give you a intro to New Orleans history to start your tour.
  • Jackson Square - The guide will discuss main buildings that line this park, including the Cathedral, Cabildo and Presbytere. The history of the Pontalba Buildings is discussed as well.
  • St. Louis Cathedral - Our guide will tell the story of this…
What's Included
  • Licensed, insured local guide with in-depth area knowledge
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour walking journey around the French Quarter to understand the history of New Orleans via its architectural wonders. Take a relaxed walk, accompanied by an experienced local guide, to get to know the diverse architectural designs representative of this district. There will be special emphasis on the features and historical aspects of…

Location
523 St Ann St.
Saint Ann Street
Centrally located meeting point, just off of Jackson Square. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside the 1850 House Museum. Your guide will be 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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Onair48630347202
Jun 5, 2025
Great way to learn history of New Orleans and have fun doing it - I lived in New Orleans for years and now back on vacation with my wife, I learned so much and have a new appreciation for the buildings and history that make the town great.
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Jumala
May 27, 2025
Great Tour Guide - (Phant) Caroline was beyond knowledgeable and informative on the architecture, and long line of history. Learned a great deal which i was very much hoping for. She exceeded my expectations. She also gave great & helpful updates leading up to meeting up.
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Jaime
May 7, 2025
Great guide. Great tour - The tour with phant was great! She braved the elements to meet with us, even though we were the only couple. She was very knowledgeable and kept the information entertaining. We highly recommend this tour.
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Alejandra
Apr 29, 2025
Exceptional French Quarter Tour - Caroline was an excellent host and tour guide. Her knowledge of the city, its architecture, and its history made this tour exceptional! She was always looking out for her guests keeping us in the shade and ensuring we stayed hydrated. We came to this beautiful city for our honeymoon and she wasn’t shy to recommend restaurants and museums for an authentic NOLA experience. It was evident that she enjoys her craft in building this experience. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
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Faraway652072
Apr 24, 2025
Worth Every Moment - Janet is amazing! She’s friendly, funny, and so insightful. I would go on a tour with her every time I’m in New Orleans. She sent notes and book recommendations afterward! I could have spent the day with her. :)
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Spring_c
Apr 24, 2025
Worth Every Moment - Janet is friendly and knows so much! Her tour is amazing and absolutely worth it. The tour is followed by notes and book recommendations! This was a morning well spent.
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Lynn_k
Apr 16, 2025
A must-do tour - Very informative tour around central French quarter. Caroline (Phant) was engaging and fun. The tour included both architectural insights plus people history and was a nice balance. Loved learning about how buildings were constructed as well as the different styles by period and by sphere of influence (France, Spain, etc). A must-do tour
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Magda_b
Apr 6, 2025
Recommend! - This Walking Architecture tour was one of the most educational we have experienced. Phant was an excellent tour guide, providing information and background regarding New Orleans architecture along with the rich, deep, culture and history of New Orleans in an engaging manner, making this a most enjoyable tour!
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Christina_n
Mar 29, 2025
History with a Smile - Our guide, Angela, was incredible. She was more like a true historian rather than just a guide. We not only learned about all the architectural influences but we got the full history behind everything. Also, she was extremely personable and made the 2 hour walk so easy and fun. I'm sure other guides could have made this tour boring but it was entertaining and she was great with her dad-jokes! I'd highly recommend this tour.
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Briance7855cm
Mar 26, 2025
Terrific Architecture Tour - Phant was well informed, interesting, and willing to adapt to our interests. Highly recommended! Would absolutely do another tour with her!
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).