French Quarter Tour with Local Guide and Creole Stories

Itinerary

1. 1
   Stop 5 minutes

   We gather in front of the iconic Pirate’s Alley Cafe, a narrow alley filled with legends of smugglers, writers and artists who have made their mark in New Orleans. Here begins our immersion in the Creole soul of the city.

2. 2
   Jackson Square 15 minutes

   Historic heart of the Vieux Carré, surrounded by St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo and the Presbytère. Discover how this place was the scene of celebrations, rebellions and key moments in Louisiana history.

3. 3
   Stop 5 minutes

   An elegant restaurant with colonial past and a famous ghost guest. Learn about its history, from its beginnings as a manor house to its current role in Creole gastronomy.

4. 4
   Old Ursuline Convent Museum 5 minutes

   One of the oldest buildings in the city and the Mississippi Basin. Here you will discover how Ursulines influenced the education, religion and social life of the French and Spanish colony.

5. 5
   Lalaurie Mansion 10 minutes

   The most famous (and controversial) mansion in New Orleans. Her stories of horror and mystery have made her a legend. You will learn the true story behind Madame Delphine LaLaurie and how it has been interpreted in popular culture.

6. 6
   Royal Street Pass by

   Walk along one of the most elegant streets in the neighborhood, known for its French and Spanish colonial architecture, art galleries and antique shops.

7. 7
   Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar 5 minutes

   One of the oldest bars in America, with ties to Jean Lafitte, the privateer who defied empires and forged alliances with New Orleans.

8. 8
   Bourbon Street Pass by

   Tour of the city’s liveliest and most renowned street, where music, party and history mix at every corner.

9. 9
   Stop 5 minutes

   Elegant hotel with a historic past that includes a convent and an orphanage, and preserves histories of the colonial era and the Civil War.

10. 10
    Stop 5 minutes

    A peaceful space behind St. Louis Cathedral, which holds stories of mourning, conspiracies and secret encounters.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We only serve alcoholic beverages to people over 21 years old. Minors will receive non-alcoholic beverages.