Private French Quarter Architecture and St Louis Cemetery No 1 Walking Tour

New To The Site! New Orleans, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Explore the storied streets of the Vieux Carre. From the dynamic Mississippi River to the serene courtyards, your group of up to 25 travelers can experience the French Quarter with the city’s best guides. Discover everything from the outrageous colonial history to Creole culture, from piracy to architectural masterpieces, enjoying New Orleans' gumbo of legend and truth.

What's Included

Private walking tour of the French Quarter and St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 for your group of up to 25

Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Basin St #
New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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End point

North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

What To Expect

Your tour begins at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, where you'll learn about the city's above-ground burial practices as you walk among elaborate vaults and see the mysterious tomb of Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau.

It also includes the birthplace of New Orleans, the Mississippi River, the "Father of Waters." Whether for Native American canoes, French and Spanish colonial sailing ships, American frontiersmen flat and keel boats, prosperous antebellum era steam ships, or today's massive ocean-going freighters, this mythological body of water has provided New Orleans with its reason for being and gave America its very soul.

The tour continues through the French Market, the oldest open-air market in the nation and on to the Ursulines Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, whose history reveals the fascinating saga of early Louisiana colonization efforts. And then to Jackson Square, heart of the French Quarter, site of: St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States; the Cabildo; the Presbytere; and the Pontabla buildings.

Experience the lush atmosphere of a Creole courtyard where you will learn about the complexities of Creole society. The tour includes the unique history of slavery found in South Louisiana and at the Quadroon Ballroom you will explore the world of Creole mistresses and the system of placage. There are film locations and literary haunts such as Faulkner House, the home of William Faulkner where he wrote his first novel Soldier’s Pay, and the building where Tennessee Williams wrote A Streetcar Named Desire.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Your reservation is based upon availability and is not instantly confirmed. If there is no availability on the day of your choice, local operator will work with you to select a new date

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private French Quarter Architecture and St Louis Cemetery No 1 Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025