Louisiana of the Creoles: French Quarter Tour

Overview

We invite you to spend some time in New Orleans' oldest neighborhood. As you walk through the streets of Vieux Carré, you will learn the stories of Louisiana Creoles. Louisiana is unique among the regions of the United States. The fascinating stories of notable Creoles (West African, Native American and European) will enlighten you on the development of the culture that sets us apart from the rest of the southern United States.

Louisiana is part of the southern United States, but culturally it is the northernmost region of the Caribbean. This tour is an exploration of Louisiana Creole, an exploration of the culture that gave birth to jazz and zydeco, okra and jambalaya.

(This tour also includes a visit to Saint-Louis Cemetery No. 1, currently closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and a visit to a courtyard of a 19th century house.)

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

The entrance fee to the courtyard of the Maison Hermann-Grima.

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 Place Jackson, center of Old Square.

St. Louis Cathedral

You will learn the history of St. Louis Cathedral, the most important church in New Orleans.

Louis Armstrong Park

You will learn the history and cultural significance of Congo Square.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

You will explore the oldest cemetery in New Orleans, St. Louis No. 1.

Hermann-Grima House

You will visit the courtyard of the Hermann-Grima House, typical of the nineteenth 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 (4)

courtneysS8157ZE

Jan 2022

I cannot recommend Lawson's Creole French Quarter tour highly enough. After the tour, I saw the "Vieux Carre" in a whole new light and learned so much about the city's diverse populations. Take this tour and early on in your trip if you can!

Ali B

Jul 2021

Lawson was a fantastic tour guide! He is so knowledgeable about New Orleans history, culture and geography. We did the tour in French as my husband grew up in France. Would definitely recommend, it was the perfect amount of time and we leaned so much!! Next time we’re in New Orleans, we’ll be back to do the tour in English!

Juliette P

Jul 2021

Lawson speaks French and English perfectly and is super interesting, replied to all of our questions about history and tradition, and very kind!