New Orleans Trip Overview
History, Architecture, and Creole Culture – this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything there is to know about the Crescent City. Our 2 hour, historical-walking tour has plenty of fun facts and true stories to entertain even the veteran visitor to the city.
We will answer often asked questions such as:
• Why build a city in a swamp?
• Why is it call it a po-boy sandwich?
• Was there really a streetcar named Desire?
The historic landmarks you will visit are:
• Jackson Square and the Saint Louis Cathedral
• Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Tavern
• First Pharmacy in the United States
• Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in New Orleans
*** We also offer an 8:00 AM, Early Bird Tour. Beat the heat and the crowds on this tour for the morning person. This time is also recommended for those photography-minded individuals. A Sunrise Option is available by request for a small additional fee (call for more information).***
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
History, Architecture, and Creole Culture – this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything there is to know about the Crescent City. Our 2 hour, historical-walking tour has plenty of fun facts and true stories to entertain even the veteran visitor to the city.
We will answer often asked questions such as:
• Why build a city in a swamp?
• Why is it call it a po-boy sandwich?
• Was there really a streetcar named Desire?
The historic landmarks you will visit are:
• Jackson Square and the Saint Louis Cathedral
• Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Tavern
• First Pharmacy in the United States
• Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in New Orleans
*** We also offer an 8:00 AM, Early Bird Tour. Beat the heat and the crowds on this tour for the morning person. This time is also recommended for those photography-minded individuals. A Sunrise Option is available by request for a small additional fee (call for more information).***
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, 514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2110
We will not enter the museum, but you will get a brief history of the building and learn about why you should visit it when they are open.
Stop At: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, you will visit one of the most photographed areas of the city. You guide will describe tell you about the surrounding buildings and the Battle of New Orleans.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Aly, New Orleans, LA 70116-3291
The crown jewel of Jackson Square is viewable from anywhere in the square. Guests will have a chance to photograph this 1794 minor basilica and here some of of famous brass band music.
Stop At: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3120
Here you will have a chance to try one of the city’s famous Hurricane Cocktail ($10) and use the restroom.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Ursuline Convent Museum, 1100 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2505
This is the oldest building in New Orleans. Your guide will describe the building’s uses over the past 270 years. You will also hear about the Sicilians who would have a huge impact on our local cuisine!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: French Market, 1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3406
The French Market is the oldest open air market in the United States. This is where the tour will end. There are restaurants, bars, restrooms and a streetcar stop nearby.
Duration: 5 minutes
