New Orleans Private French Quarter Walking Tour

Uncover the soul of New Orleans in the storied French Quarter—where jazz, voodoo, and Creole charm collide. Walk Bourbon Street, see St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Optional: visit Congo Square, Preservation Hall, and the historic Cabildo.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: French Quarter Highlights Tour
Visit New Orleans’ iconic French Quarter, from Canal Street to Jackson Square. See Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, and hear stories of jazz, voodoo, and Creole legends.

3-hour: Extended French Quarter Highlights Tour
Visit New Orleans’ French Quarter and go further to Congo Square, the Cabildo, and Preservation Hall. Discover the roots of jazz, Creole culture, and historic revolutions.

Step into the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant past with Rosotravel on a Private French Quarter Walking Tour. Uncover layers of Creole culture, colonial architecture, and legendary tales brought to life by a Licensed Guide.

Meeting Point

New Orleans Marriott

555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Meet your guide In front of New Orleans Marriott; 555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

What's included:

• Private Walking Tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter -
• Extended walking route to Congo Square, the Cabildo, and Preservation Hall (only in the 3H option)
• 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
• Fascinating stories about voodoo, Creole culture, jazz origins, and colonial history
• - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Not included:

• Extended walking route to Congo Square, the Cabildo & Preservation Hall (not included in 2h option)
• Entry/tickets to any attractions
• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

New Orleans Marriott

555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Meet your guide In front of New Orleans Marriott; 555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

10 minutes

House of Blues New Orleans

225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Private tour of the French Quarter to experience the quintessential charm and soul of New Orleans. Accompanied by your Licensed Guide, stroll through the oldest neighborhood in the city, beginning at the House of Blues on Decatur Street—once a lively port and center of commerce. Trace the historic divide of Canal Street and plunge into the famed Bourbon Street, alive with echoes of jazz, Mardi Gras magic, and the city’s colorful nightlife. At Jackson Square, admire the elegant symmetry of French colonial design and learn about the site’s transformation from military parade ground to cultural heart.

50 minutes

St. Louis Cathedral

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

Gaze at the majestic St. Louis Cathedral and hear tales of spiritual devotion and civil unrest that have unfolded in its shadow. Just around the corner lies the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum—entry not included, but your guide will delve into the mystical legacy of Marie Laveau and the rituals that still shape local culture. With fascinating stories and hidden details at every corner, this tour offers an intimate, tailored experience through the beating heart of the Crescent City.

1 hour

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

The French Quarter to enrich your journey with even more iconic sites and storytelling. In addition to all locations from the 2-hour route, this extended experience includes the storied Preservation Hall, where traditional jazz lives on in nightly performances. Admire the Cabildo, once the seat of Spanish colonial government, and learn about its role in the Louisiana Purchase.
Your guide will also lead you to Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park—once a gathering place for enslaved Africans and now revered as the spiritual birthplace of jazz. These additions deepen the narrative of New Orleans as a crucible of cultures, making this longer option ideal for history lovers and curious travelers alike.

1 hour