Gallier Historic House Guided Tour

Overview

Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not only unique to New Orleans, but also innovative and advanced for the period. Marked by an iconic Paris Green gate, the Royal street home includes an ornate interior décor, running hot and cold water, experimental skylight, intact attached slave quarters, and classic courtyard.

City: New Orleans

Mon 09 Feb

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Starting at $17.00

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Mon 09 Feb

Starting at $17.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Admission Ticket

Guided Tour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Gallier House

Enter an opulent era at Gallier Historic House and marvel at the Victorian furnishings and decor within this architectural gem. Completed in 1860, Gallier House was designed by famed Crescent City architect, James Gallier, Jr. As a family home, Gallier House showcases several engineering innovations, such as indoor plumbing with hot and cold running water and a double skylight. Using the original household inventory as a guide, period decorative arts reflect the Galliers’ refined taste. This comfortable lifestyle was made possible through the work of enslaved people, and later domestic servants, whose work and lives are also interpreted on tours.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (51)

GratitudeGirl007

Dec 2021

Appreciated learning the historical differences between urban slavery and plantation slavery. Eye opening and very educational. Well done.

sarahrF6029QU

Dec 2021

The best thing we did in Nola! During our visit in Dec '21, tours focused on the people who were enslaved at the Hermann-Grima house, what their lives were like, and how they were absolutely essential to supporting the lifestyle of the wealthy enslaving family. Our tour guide Lynette was fantastic, and explained how the institution of slavery had impacts on the physical design of the house and the fabric of urban planning in New Orleans. It was absolutely fascinating. Lynette focused on how different urban slavery was from the plantations we all learned about in school. I can't recommend this tour enough, and I wish other historic sites would put this kind of emphasis on telling the full story of their past.

ABaranda

Dec 2021

We toured the house during Thanksgiving week. Peter was a very good guide. We learned the history of the people (residents) and the architecture/history of the house. It's like stepping into the history of mid-19th century New Orleans.