Louisiana of the Creoles: French Quarter Tour

Overview

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

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, gumbo and jambalaya.

(This tour also includes a visit to a courtyard of a 19th century house.)

City: New Orleans

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $35.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $35.00

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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.

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 (23)

Virginia_F

Feb 2024

Muriel, was the best guide I’ve come across. I made the mistake of choosing the tour in the French language. She went above and beyond by choosing to do the same tour in English three hours later. The knowledge she has of the people who inhabited the French quarter was extensive.

Response from Host

Feb 2024

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. It is a joy to be able to offer our tours in French and in English. Merci bien !

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!