French Quarter History Walking Tour by a Local

Overview

Your tour guide grew up on the back deck of her father's shrimp boat in Cajun Louisiana, has taught history for 29 years, and is a resident of the French Quarter. She brings a wealth of historical background and a passion for her city to this information-packed tour. So put on your walking shoes and get ready to learn about what makes the French Quarter the most unique neighborhood in the country!

City: New Orleans

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $21.25

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $21.25

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What's Included

A 2-hour walking history and culture tour of the French Quarter by a local

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Mississippi River

Learn about the Native American history of the city and the role of the river in the city's history.

Jackson Square

Learn about the colonial roots of the city and the historical buildings around the square!

Old Ursuline Convent Museum

Learn about the formative role played by the Ursuline nuns in the city's history!

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

Learn about the role of piracy in the city's history!

Congo Square

Learn about the role slaves played in the city's economic and cultural history and about Treme - a historic, African-American neighborhood in the city.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Learn about this incredible historical archive and the history it tells!

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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 (33)

Louis_L

Nov 2021

Melanie is the best tour guide!!! She walked us around all the highlights of the French quarter and told us amazing facts, stories, and anecdotes. Two hours went by so quickly, we were fascinated the whole time! What a great tour!!!

badaracs2

Oct 2021

"Y'all ain't seen NOLA 'less you've seen it with Melanie!" Melanie Boulet's tour was truly the highlight of our visit to New Orleans. A history teacher for nearly three decades, not to mention a Louisiana native of Cajun roots, Melanie lives and breathes the story of her state's rich past. As she walked us around the French Quarter, the historic brick and mortar came to life with stories of the French, British, and American ... from farmers to shrimpers, statesmen to pirates, Acadian (Cajun) refugees to sea captains ... every glorious stripe of humanity that came together in this beautiful bayou melting-pot state to make it the Jewel of the South. We learned why the Mississippi flows "backwards" along the shore of the Crescent City, where to snag the best beignets, why Andrew Jackson (the statue in Jackson Square) is tipping his hat to a mysterious window above him, why our Nation owes its very existence to a French pirate, why every street in the French Quarter is labeled with a name that no one uses (or even remembers) ... and on and on ... The tour ended WAY TOO SOON! After two hours enraptured by Melanie's living history lesson, delivered with the passion of a bubbling stream in spring, it felt like just a few minutes had elapsed. Our gracious and courteous guide then proceeded to vanish into a side street, with a smile and quick apology for running a couple of minutes overtime with the tour, leaving us standing in front of two of the best lunch spots in town from which to choose. But we weren't even thinking about food, what with our minds still caught up in the whirlwind of time and tide that make up this amazing old city. Whatever else you do during your time in New Orleans, these are THE. BEST. TWO. HOURS. you will ever spend. Do NOT miss it!

loblolly900

Jul 2021

A fun and informative experience. Melanie has deep roots in the area, and weaves together the geographical, cultural, historical, and architectural context of this fascinating city. Highly recommended.