New Orleans Architectural History Walking Tour

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture on a 2-hour walk around the French Quarter. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with a local guide to explore the many building styles prevalent in this neighborhood, with special attention to the history and the features of French and Spanish architecture. Hear the stories of the 18th and 19th century architects and families who made their mark on this unique area. Buildings included in this tour range from Creole Colonial buildings such as the Ursuline Convent and Madame John's Legacy to the 20th Century Louisiana Supreme Court. Your group will be no more than 14 people allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.

Meeting Point

523 St Ann St.

523 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Centrally located meeting point, just off of Jackson Square.
Tour departs from the sidewalk outside the 1850 House Museum. Your guide will be holding a sign that says, "New Orleans Architecture Tours".

What's included:

• Licensed, insured, local guide with an extensive knowledge of the area

Not included:

• Transportation to/from attractions
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

Our guide will give you a intro to New Orleans history to start your tour.

5 minutes

Jackson Square

751 Decatur St, , New Orleans, 70181, Louisiana

The guide will discuss main buildings that line this park, including the Cathedral, Cabildo and Presbytere. The history of the Pontalba Buildings is discussed as well.

10 minutes

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Aly, , New Orleans, 70116-3291, Louisiana

Our guide will tell the story of this building from its humble beginnings as a wooden parish church to the incredible Cathedral you see before you.

5 minutes

Cabildo

701 Chartres St, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

Our guide will discuss the historical era, significance and building style of the Cabildo.

5 minutes

The Presbytere

751 Chartres Street, Jackson Square, New Orleans, 70116, Louisiana

The guide will share the history and current status of the Presbytere.

5 minutes

Chartres Street

, , New Orleans, Louisiana

Chartres Street stops include buildings with historic significance that span from our Spanish Era into the American Period.

20 minutes

Royal Street

Royal Street, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

Royal Street is another great strolling street full of shops and restaurants. On this street, our guests will learn more about how to identify different types of buildings.

25 minutes

New Orleans Architecture Tours

New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

Guests should leave this tour with a better understanding of how our history shaped our buildings and take this knowledge back home with them to rediscover their own hometown buildings.

1 hour