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

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $17.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $17.00

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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)

ADB0214

Feb 2025

It was a great visit, with a lot to see and learn about the French Quarter architecture and life in the second half of 19th century. As someone who took a lot of tours all over the world, I ought to remark the surprisingly pleasant experience with the house tour guide, Danielle. Even if it was obvious that she narrated the same story to so many visitors before, she succeeded to make us feel that she was there for us, that small group of visitors. Not to mention that the narration itself was very rich in information, well organised and with a well balanced, thoughtful presentation of the family and house, combined with the life of the enslaved people who served the family and the relationship between them. We were the last group that day but Danielle answered very kindly, diligently and patiently all our questions. Something to remember!

Grant_C

Jan 2025

If you’d like a peak into the past of an upper middle class family in the 1860’s in the French Quarter then this is the tour for you! Our guide was very informative and passionate about this museum and all the folks who have lived here. It’s a wonderful tour!

Nikole_M

Jan 2025

I love Nola, with all my heart. But this tour almost took me out. There was so much mold upstairs that I had to leave out. There was mold growing out of the ceiling upstairs. The tour guide seemed to not care that I couldn’t breathe and was about to pass out. I brought to her attention that you could smell the mold once you got to the top of the stairs and that’s dangerous. She just looked at me with this blank stare. Please get the building treated and cleaned before sometime horrible happens.