New Orleans French Quarter Architecture Walking Tour | 2 hours

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New Orleans French Quarter Architecture Walking Tour
2 Adults x $35.00
$70.00
Approx Total
$70.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Licensed, insured, local guide with an extensive knowledge of the area
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture on a 2-hour walk around the French Quarter. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with a local guide to explore the many building styles prevalent in this neighborhood, with special attention to the history and the features of French and Spanish architecture. Hear the stories of the 18th and 19th century architects and families who made their mark on this unique area. Buildings included in this tour range from Creole Colonial buildings such as the Ursuline Convent and Madame John's Legacy to the 20th Century Louisiana Supreme Court. Your group will be no more than 14 people allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.

Meeting points

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".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • French Quarter

    Our guide will give you a intro to New Orleans history to start your tour.

    5 minutes

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • St. Louis Cathedral

    Our guide will tell the story of this building from its humble beginnings as a wooden parish church to the incredible Cathedral you see before you.

    5 minutes

  • Cabildo

    Our guide will discuss the historical era, significance and building style of the Cabildo.

    5 minutes

  • The Presbytere

    The guide will share the history and current status of the Presbytere.

    5 minutes

  • Chartres Street

    Chartres Street stops include buildings with historic significance that span from our Spanish Era into the American Period.

    20 minutes

  • Royal Street

    Royal Street is another great strolling street full of shops and restaurants. On this street, our guests will learn more about how to identify different types of buildings.

    25 minutes

  • New Orleans Architecture Tours

    Guests should leave this tour with a better understanding of how our history shaped our buildings and take this knowledge back home with them to rediscover their own hometown buildings.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 1 year
  • Umbrella, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

208 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Lots of information

Published on Feb, 2025

Caroline was a great tour guide. We learned quite a bit about the buildings architecture and about the city in general. We had a great time.

Great overview of history, culture and architecture with a truly wonderful guide

Published on Jan, 2025

Great tour that gives overview of history, culture and architecture. Take at beginning of your visit. You’ll see, appreciate, and understand so much more about the French Quarter as you walk around. Caroline our guide was amazing. Loved her stories of women who had an impact through history, her ability to use stories to integrate history facts and culture. Also loved that she gave great tips on things to do/see on rest of our trip. We’ve done most of them - all fantastic recommendations.

Great introduction to and overview of New Orleans history, culture and architecture

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was amazing! Our guide, Carolyn, was extremely knowledgeable but also very skilled in weaving together the history and people that resulted in the mix of styles we see in the French Quarter. Her stories of women who had shaped the quarter were fascinating and brought a personal perspective. And she had a numerous photos and artifacts to bring the stories to life. Carolyn was great in conveying a ton of information that could be dry in an engaging way. She also took time to point out additional places we should visit during our trip. All in all a great 5+ star experience with Carolyn. Highly recommend!!

Enjoyed this tour.

Published on Jan, 2025

I Recommend this tour. Caroline is very knowledgeable guide. She really likes what she is doing. We had a great time. Would take other tours with her.

Great architectural tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a highly informative experience! Great tour guide with a high level of knowledge. My favorite part was seeing the LaBranche house and the guide's descriptions of everything.

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