• French Quarter - Welcome to New Orleans! Embark on a 2-mile journey through the French Quarter, where you’ll step back in time and explore the rich history of the Crescent City. As the French say, allons-y!

Purchase once and enjoy for a whole year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Washington Artillery Park - At the top of this platform lies Washington Artillery Park. Established in 1976, this quaint park pays tribute to the various military forces that have used this land for defense, from the French and Spanish to the Confederates and the United States. Quite the diverse group!

• St. Louis Cathedral - Straight ahead is the magnificent St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously used cathedral in America. Originally constructed in 1720, it was destroyed by fire in 1788 and swiftly rebuilt within a year. We’ll pass by the Cathedral later in the tour for a closer look.

• Decatur Street - To our left is the bustling Decatur Street! With its horse-drawn carriage rides, eateries, and clubs, you’ll likely spend plenty of time strolling along Decatur during your stay in New Orleans. There’s always something happening!

• Cafe Du Monde - Ahead is the renowned Cafe Du Monde French Market. Established in 1862, Cafe Du Monde gained fame for its chicory coffee. Chicory, the root of a blue-flowered perennial plant, was first used in ancient Egypt. Before being ground and mixed with coffee in France, Egyptians used chicory in tea for its healing properties. However, the chicory coffee here was not just for its taste – it was a necessity.

• Steamboat NATCHEZ - Official Site - Do you see the steamboat ahead? That’s the Natchez, the last authentic steamboat on the mighty Mississippi. It’s a glimpse into the early 1800s when such boats transformed trade and travel along the river. They also inspired the riverboats famously ridden by Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. For a jazz experience on the river, this boat is the place to be!

Note: This tour spans 1.9 miles and covers all the essentials in 1-2 hours.

• Danny Barker Birthplace - Look up and to the left. See the balcony adorned with plants? That’s where the influential jazz musician Danny Barker was born! Pause here. Barker’s family, the Barbarins, were musical legends themselves. His grandfather even played with Louis Armstrong!

• Lalaurie Mansion - Here it is: The LaLaurie Mansion. What happened here? Delphine LaLaurie had a notorious penchant for violence, which she inflicted on her enslaved servants. She mistreated them, underfed them, and seemed to derive pleasure from their suffering. It was an open secret in town, but authorities were indifferent until Delphine chased an enslaved girl off the roof with a whip, leading to her death. The authorities then forced the LaLauries to relinquish their nine remaining servants.

• Bourbon Street - We’re heading toward Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans’s nightlife. However, the street wasn’t named after the liquor. It was named after the French royal family of the time, the House of Bourbon! In the early 1800s, Bourbon Street was primarily residential. In 1859, the neighborhood gained some excitement with the arrival of the French Opera House. Savvy entrepreneurs seized the opportunity, and soon, restaurants, bars, and other attractions emerged around the opera house, bringing the once-quiet street to life!

• Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - On our right, at the corner, stands Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop. On chilly nights in the 1770s, legend has it that the infamous pirate Jean Lafitte held meetings at this bar! He and his fellow privateers stored illegal contraband while planning their next ship raid. Back then, a blacksmith shop was adjacent to the bar, hence the name.

• Tennessee Williams’ House - Look ahead a few houses on the left. Do you see a yellow house with a triangular roof and a balcony? That’s the former residence of the renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams! Head over and pause in front.

• Louis Armstrong Park - Directly ahead is Louis Armstrong Park. It’s named after the legendary musician, as you might have guessed! Cross the street toward the park when it’s safe, then continue straight into the park. Born in the early 1900s, Louis Armstrong grew up in a tough neighborhood here in New Orleans. But he wouldn’t have traded it for anything. He once said:

“We were poor and everything like that, but music was all around. Music kept you rolling.”

• Louis Armstrong Statue - This 12-foot statue depicts none other than Louis Armstrong himself. It celebrates the jazz musician’s life and legacy. And what a legacy it is! Armstrong’s influence is felt throughout New Orleans. The airport bears his name, as do numerous other landmarks. But not everything named after Armstrong is in New Orleans. Some of it isn’t even on this planet! In 1991, NASA named an asteroid after Armstrong, calling it 9179 Satchmo.

• The LaBranche House - The orange mansion across the street is the LaBranche House. The LaBranche family designed the home in the Creole style in the 1830s. They often hosted extravagant parties where guests spread out on the three balconies. If you look closely, each balcony features cast iron grillwork with oak leaf and acorn detailing.

• St. Anthony’s Garden - The green garden to our left is St. Anthony’s Garden, dating back to the city’s founding. Over the years, it has served as a refuge for fire victims, a dueling ground, and a home for Capuchin monks.

• Congo Square - In 1817, the mayor of New Orleans decreed that enslaved Africans could only gather in one place: Congo Square. Here, enslaved people congregated on Sundays to worship, trade goods, and socialize. Women weaved through the crowds selling baskets of calas, deep-fried rice cakes dusted with sugar. Congo Square buzzed with singing, dancing, and live music. As several states had suppressed African music, visitors flocked here to witness the African-style dancing. The rhythm of the bamboulas and banzas blended with the sounds of drums, gourds, marimbas, violins, and tambourines.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Prepare to dance and sway in the heart of jazz as you wander through the historic streets of New Orleans with this self-guided walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture as you meander through the French Quarter. Pause for delicious beignets at Cafe du Monde, listen to a spine-tingling (and factual) horror story at the LaLaurie Mansion, and explore the bustling Bourbon Street, where excitement is always in the air! Throughout the journey, you’ll uncover the roots of Cajun and Creole, learn about jazz icons like Louis Armstrong, and much more.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.

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