Creole Louisiana: A French Quarter Walking Tour

Overview

Join us for a walking tour of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhood, the French Quarter. See the “Vieux Carré” through the eyes of the Louisiana Creoles who originally called it home. Louisiana is unique amongst the various regions of the U.S. The intriguing tales of notable creoles (of West African, Native American and European origin) will illuminate the development of the culture that distinguishes Louisiana from the rest of the American south.

This tour is an exploration of old Louisiana, the Louisiana that gave birth to Jazz and Zydeco, to gumbo and jambalaya. Louisiana is technically a southern American state, but culturally Louisiana has always been the northernmost part of the Caribbean.

(This tour includes a tour of the courtyard of a beautiful antebellum French Quarter residence and normally of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, though the cemetery is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.)

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $30.00

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What's Included

Fee to enter the courtyard of the Hermann-Grima House.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Jackson Square

You will learn the history of Jackson Square, center of the Vieux Carré.

St. Louis Cathedral

You will learn the history of Saint Louis Cathedral the most historic church in all of New Orleans.

Louis Armstrong Park

You will learn about the cultural significance of the Congo Square.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

You will explore the New Orleans' oldest cemetery, Saint Louis Cemetery no 1.

Hermann-Grima House

You will have an exclusive tour of the Hermann-Grima House courtyard, typical of the 19th century.

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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 (45)

morebo

Dec 2022

A great introduction to the heart of New Orleans past and present, creole culture (now often called 'cajun'). Mostly focuses on important sites and events from pre-20th century, but its implications on 21st century New Orleans (and even the U.S. as a whole) are eye opening. We took the tour in the pouring rain and still thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hours - I actually was hoping it would go a little longer so I could hear the history to present day. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tripadvisor listing mentions St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is part of the tour, but sadly the Catholic church has closed off the cemetery to a single monopoly tour company, shutting out all others including this one.

Colleen_D

Dec 2022

The tour and our amazing guide Laurent helped us to experience New Orleans food, culture and history. We traveled through the city and discovered things we would never have found on our own. The food was delicious and the stories and gracious way this tour is set up is a must when visiting New Orleans.

Inspire596681

Sep 2022

I loved our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and kept us in the shade as much as possible. He also gave us a great food recommendation.