Private French Quarter Walking and City Surrounding Neighborhoods Driving Tour

1 day
Private
By walk
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

We start the tour on a walking segment in the French Quarter

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234

We begin with a basic history of the city here, describing the factors that brought about the city's founding.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Aly, New Orleans, LA 70116-3291

We stop for those who wish to go inside the cathedral,

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cabildo, 701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

We visit the Cabildo and explain the reasons for the Louisiana Purchase that took place inside the building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118-4848

After the French Quarter segment, we leave to drive throughout the city and visit the park, where the process of granulating sugar was invented.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, LA

As the first suburb of the city, we describe the development of t his area and the major role it played in the Placage system of matchmaking and slavery.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tulane University, 6823 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698

We visit both Tulane and Loyola Universities and outline the 8 universities in town and their contributions to the development of New Orleans.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pontalba Buildings, 700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3372

We explain the Catholic influence of the Louisiana territory

Duration: 15 minutes

Included
  • Private, 3-hour walking tour of French Quarter
  • Private, 3-hour driving tour of surrounding neighborhoods
  • Fully narrated tour
  • Licensed and insured local guide
  • Hotel pick up and return
  • Private transportation
Not included
  • Souvenirs
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to unplanned attraction
  • Entry/Admission - Jackson Square
  • Entry/Admission - St. Louis Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Cabildo
  • Entry/Admission - Pontalba Buildings
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking; cost increases with additional visitors
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80% Cultural
70% Original
45% Sport
25%