Creole Kids Tour in New Orleans

Overview

Take a stroll back in time on this unique 90 minute walking tour of the French Quarter. The teacher-led Creole Kids Tour leads elementary aged kids (and their adults) through 6 blocks of the French Quarter explaining who lived here, why they lived here, and what life was like for kids living here in the 19th century. Kids will see pictures of the past, hold artifacts from the past, and reenact a moment in time. Attending adults will walk away with a better understanding of the city- and some very happy kids! Adults are encouraged to participate or to kick back and let their kids lead the show.

City: New Orleans

Tue 29 Jul

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Starting at $25.00

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Tue 29 Jul

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Professional guide

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Mississippi River

Families will learn facts about the river and its use over the past centuries. Dad jokes and thought provoking questions are included.

Andrew Jackson Statue

Kids will learn who Andrew Jackson was, what he is best known for, and why there is a statue of him in New Orleans. They will also greet him as a 19th century citizen would.

Jackson Square

In this open park, families will sit in the shade and learn about the different people who controlled, worked, and lived in New Orleans since the 1600s. We'll discuss how this land was used and why people came here- willingly and enslaved. Kids will learn about daily life in the 1800s for free kids vs enslaved children; Americans vs Creoles, and boys vs girls. Thought provoking discussions are woven into the reenactment of aspects of our past while soaking up the sun in this beautiful Square.

St. Louis Cathedral

Families will learn about the role of the Catholic Church in setting up the colony- as well as the Code Noir which governed religion and roles of the enslaved population. We'll peek along the side and hear about one of the most popular Catholic holidays: Mardi Gras.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (52)

CrossingYellow

Mar 2016

We booked the Creole Kids tour. This tour was definitely a highlight of the trip. Jill did an excellent job engaging all the kids of different ages. We really enjoyed learning about the history of the city and what it was like to be a child/young adult back in the 1800s. I would recommend this to anyone with young kids. We'd certainly book again!

cjarand

Feb 2015

Both of my children (now age 6 and 8) have taken tours with Ms Dresser over the past several years and they keep wanting to come back and do it again. They've now gone on the creole kids tour, the creepy crescent tour, as well as her special holiday tour for Halloween. I can't recommend these tours enough. The kids will love it and the adults will learn a great deal as well.

Greg C

Dec 2014

My boys -- 8 and 6 -- had a great time on the tour. Jill did a fantastic job holding the interest of the entire group of kids (and adults). A fantastic introduction to New Orleans and the creole way of life in the 19th century and a very appropriate discussion of the bad parts, including slavery. Ideal for kids from 5-13.