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

Thu 27 Nov

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Starting at $25.00

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Thu 27 Nov

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)

Dream46775246687

Feb 2019

Our guide for the Creole Kids Tour was Caroline and she was phenomenal. My seven year old, who is usually suspicious of learning on weekends, was entertained and learned a lot. We adults learned a lot too! The tour was fun and informative, and just the right length. I would definitely recommend!

Suzanne B

Jan 2019

We recently went to New Orleans and took the Creole Tour via FrenchQuarTour Kids. Our young boys -- ages almost 8 and 5 -- loved it. Our tour guide made the tour interesting and engaging for their age. She broke down concepts so that kids would find it interesting and learn something. And she gave our active boys a fun way to understand history and get the wiggles out. I highly recommend this tour to other families with young kids.

Navigate61653332323

Jan 2019

This tour was one of the highlights of our family trip to NOLA. The Creole history tour focused on the role of the Mississippi River in the settlement and development of the city. Our guide did an amazing job of bringing that history to life, including the charts, maps and primary artifacts that she pulled out of her cart. I don't want to ruin any surprises for other families who decide to take this tour, so I'll just mention that it was very interactive and included several objects that could be held, viewed and passed around. Our family includes kids ranging in age from 5-16 who homeschool and also have a strong background in American history. We all got something out of the tour. However, I think our younger kids enjoyed it the most. Our teens didn't learn much that they didn't already know and they felt that the guide was speaking more to the littler kids; but they felt that the hands-on component improved their understanding.