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Eras of New Orleans: A History Lover's Walking Tour
(79) Reviews
French Quarter
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in the historic French Quarter present challenges. Please book accordingly.
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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Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter history. From Yellow Fever and the toll it took on our city, to the famous Jackson Square and the establishment of La Nouvelle Orléans; from the history of enslaved peoples and their impact on religion and culture, to what makes the architecture in our city so incredibly unique; from our historical red light district, to the earliest notes of jazz.
This tour will have you laughing and crying as you grapple with all that New Orleans has gone through to get where it is today. History lovers, join us on an adventure through the real, gri...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live Guide
This tour is BYOB.
Meeting Points
Departure
Witches Brew Gallery & Oddities Shop
Witches Brew Gallery at 311 Exchange Place. Make sure to leave an offering at Papa Legba's altar before starting your tour!
Return
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
One of the oldest operating bars in the city.
Itinerary
1
Jackson Square
From the earliest settlers in the city, to slave rebellions, to the amazing woman who was Michaela Almonester. You'll learn all about where this city started and how far it's come.
30 minutes
2
St. Louis Cathedral
See the outside of the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and hear a bit about early economics, smuggling, and piracy in the city.
10 minutes
3
Voodoo Authentica
Voodoo is a huge part of New Orleans history and culture. Hear all about what New Orleans Voodoo is, isn't, and about our incredible Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
10 minutes
4
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Learn about the Ursuline nuns, how they came to New Orleans, and how the impacted early life in the city.
20 minutes
5
919 Royal St
Learn a bit more about what New Orleans looked like in the 18th and 19th century, as Yellow Fever and numerous fires ravaged the city.
15 minutes
6
Madame John's Legacy
For this architecture stop, you'll hear all about different types of New Orleans' architecture and what makes it unique.
10 minutes
7
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
End at one of New Orleans' oldest bars.
5 minutes
Eras of New Orleans: A History Lover's Walking Tour
(79) Reviews
French Quarter
About
Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter history. From Yellow Fever and the toll it took on our city, to the famous Jackson Square and the establishment of La Nouvelle Orléans; from the history of enslaved peoples and their impact on religion and culture, to what makes the architecture in our city so incredibly unique; from our historical red light district, to the earliest notes of jazz.
This tour will have you laughing and crying as you grapple with all that New Orleans has gone through to get where it is today. History lovers, join us on an adventure through the real, gri...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live Guide
This tour is BYOB.
Meeting Points
Departure
Witches Brew Gallery & Oddities Shop
Witches Brew Gallery at 311 Exchange Place. Make sure to leave an offering at Papa Legba's altar before starting your tour!
