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Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell
(9) Reviews
New Orleans
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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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.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents. Built in 1826 and located on a quiet residential block, this house has lived through nearly 200 years of change, from antebellum opulence to wartime struggles, from immigrant resilience to modern preservation.
Join us for a guided tour through elegant rooms, hidden corners, and a lush courtyard, and hear the real stories of the people who lived and labored here—enslaved people, free people of color, Sicilian immigrants, and others who helped shape the house and the city around it.
️ Walk through nearly two centuries of New Orleans history Hear...
Highlights
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Historic BK House & Gardens
Return
Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell
(9) Reviews
New Orleans
About
In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents. Built in 1826 and located on a quiet residential block, this house has lived through nearly 200 years of change, from antebellum opulence to wartime struggles, from immigrant resilience to modern preservation.
Join us for a guided tour through elegant rooms, hidden corners, and a lush courtyard, and hear the real stories of the people who lived and labored here—enslaved people, free people of color, Sicilian immigrants, and others who helped shape the house and the city around it.
️ Walk through nearly two centuries of New Orleans history Hear...
Highlights
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Historic BK House & Gardens
Return
Itinerary
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Historic BK House & Gardens
Explore beautifully restored 19th-century rooms that reflect the changing lives of the people who lived and labored here—from wealthy merchants to enslaved individuals, free people of color, Sicilian immigrants, and preservationists.
Stroll through a classic New Orleans courtyard, tucked behind iron gates and shaded by lush greenery—a quiet oasis that’s hosted everything from family gatherings to wartime efforts.
Discover rare architectural details and objects that reveal how the city evolved—through fires, floods, and cultural shifts.
️ Hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, including personal histories that reflect the broader struggles, triumphs, and transformations of New Orleans itself.
This is not just a house—it’s a witness to centuries of change, resilience, and community.
