Top 10 Tours

Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell

4 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 100% of reviewers
100% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| New Orleans, USA
Book online or call us
Chat now

From $15

Lowest Price Guarantee
Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell Image 1
Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell Image 2
Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell Image 3
Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell Image 4
Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell Image 5

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.
50 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

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 French Quarter stories you won’t get anywhere else
Experience the house as a witness to the city’s evolving cultural landscape

✔️ Small group tours
✔️ Family-friendly
✔️ Air-conditioned

️ Book now—tours fill fast, especially on weekends!

What's Included

  • Admission fee

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Historic BK House & Gardens
    1113 Chartres St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116, United States

    Show on Google Maps

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    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.
    Read more

    Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

    (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell?

    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 (CST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

    Still have questions?

    We're here to help.
    Activity code: C-225558P4

    Traveler Photos

    See more
    See more

    Reviews

    4.75
    4 reviews

    Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

    5 stars
    3
    4 stars
    1
    3 stars
    0
    2 stars
    0
    1 star
    0

    Loading Options
    Don't miss out!
    On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.
    New Orleans Activities
    Attractions
    Guides
    Calendar
    View more
    View more

    Similar Tours & Activities

    New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation
    Likely to Sell Out

    New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

    4.85 (977)
     4 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $60
    New Orleans Culture Second Line Tour in NOLA

    New Orleans Culture Second Line Tour in NOLA

    4.83 (72)
     2 hours 30 minutes  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $30
    Private Darkside of New Orleans Tour: Spirits, Vampire and Voodoo

    Private Darkside of New Orleans Tour: Spirits, Vampire and Voodoo

    New To The Site!
     2 hours  Free Cancellation
    from
    $165
    Majestic Oak Alley Plantation Tour

    Majestic Oak Alley Plantation Tour

    New To The Site!
     3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $1,100.25

    Travelers Who Bought This Activity Also Bought

    New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
    Likely to Sell Out

    New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

    4.40 (4,432)
     2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $43.50
    Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
    Likely to Sell Out

    Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

    4.51 (1,860)
     2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $47
    City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

    City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

    4.71 (2,392)
     2 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $45
    New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

    New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

    4.60 (12,523)
     1 hour 45 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $34.99

    Things To Do in New Orleans

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Activity name

    The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New Orleans customers.

    Filter by:

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell?
    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 (CST).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Admission fee.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
    A:

    This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this activity?
    A:

    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
    A:

    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible activity?
    A:

    Accessibility information for the Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
    A:

    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024

    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Admission fee

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Report Product Issue

    Activity name

    Language
    Currency

    Site Settings

    Activity name

    Currency

    Activity name

    Lowest Price Guarantee

    Activity name

    We guarantee the lowest price on all the activities available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact activity cheaper online until 48 hours before your activity starts.

    We Make It Easy!

    Gather your information

    Locate your Cool New Orleans Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

    Send it to us

    Email [email protected] with the documents, your name, and your home address.

    We'll review

    We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

    Receive your refund

    If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

    Refund Terms & Conditions

    The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

    • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
    • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
    • Cool New Orleans promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
    • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same activity, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on Cool New Orleans and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
    • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased activity into one or more parts sold separately.
    • Cool New Orleans reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
    • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Cool New Orleans.
    Activity name

    Free Cancellation

    100% refund
    No refund

    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 (CST).
    • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Sorting, ranking, and search results

    Activity name

    Cool New Orleans wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

    On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

    If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool New Orleans over a 12-month period.

    The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

    Cool Support

    Ask us anything!

    Activity name

    Cool Robot

    Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

    Activity name

    Cool Rewards

    • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

    Earning rewards

    • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
    • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
    • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
    • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
    • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

    Redeeming rewards

    • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
    • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
    • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
    • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
    • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
    • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

    Miscellaneous

    • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
    • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
    • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
    • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.