New Orleans Trip Overview
Your tour guide grew up on the back deck of her father’s shrimp boat in Cajun Louisiana, has taught history for 29 years, and is a resident of the French Quarter. She brings a wealth of historical background and a passion for her city to this information-packed tour. So put on your walking shoes and get ready to learn about what makes the French Quarter the most unique neighborhood in the country!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore New Orleans Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Your tour guide grew up on the back deck of her father’s shrimp boat in Cajun Louisiana, has taught history for 29 years, and is a resident of the French Quarter. She brings a wealth of historical background and a passion for her city to this information-packed tour. So put on your walking shoes and get ready to learn about what makes the French Quarter the most unique neighborhood in the country!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mississippi River, LA
Learn about the Native American history of the city and the role of the river in the city’s history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234
Learn about the colonial roots of the city and the historical buildings around the square!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Ursuline Convent Museum, 1100 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2505
Learn about the formative role played by the Ursuline nuns in the city’s history!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3120
Learn about the role of piracy in the city’s history!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Congo Square, 701 N Rampart St Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets, New Orleans, LA 70116-3085
Learn about the role slaves played in the city’s economic and cultural history and about Treme – a historic, African-American neighborhood in the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2179
Learn about this incredible historical archive and the history it tells!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Napoleon House, 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
For two centuries – this Italian grocery store turned governor’s home turned intended abode of Napoleon Bonaparte were he ever to make it to New Orleans – has been a favorite drinking and eating hole of locals and visitors alike!
