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 23 Feb

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Starting at $15.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $15.00

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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 (19)

Fred N

Jun 2022

This historic home of a New Orleans architect is very well preserved, along with authentic art and furnishings of the period. Our tour guide, Warren, is a very knowledgeable young man (a graduate of Trinity University). It is well worth spending an hour touring.

annetD4722IG

Apr 2022

This was a very enjoyable and informative tour. The guide was superb - very knowledgeable and clear. The house and its furnishings are beautiful, and it was also very worthwhile to see the quarters of the enslaved servants. It was a very interesting and well-rounded picture of an affluent family's lifestyle in the mid-19th century and how the architecture reflected and supported that lifestyle and the culture of the times.

TonyandLeo

Mar 2022

Do yourself a favor and walk a half a block past the noise of bourbon street to this magnificent experience. Learn about how enslaved folks really lived and what life was like. See the really fascinating kitchen. This is the historic experience you should do.