New Orleans French Quarter and City Tour

Combine the ultimate tour of New Orleans with a morning walking tour of the French Quarter followed by an afternoon driving tour of areas outside the city center. This 6-7 hour, private guided tour will walk you through 1.5 miles of the best-known landmarks of the famous French Quarter, then explore surrounding areas by car to give you a comprehensive overview of the people, places, and history that define the city today. Stop for an optional lunch between the three-hour segments at a favorite local restaurant.

Meeting Point

619 St Peter

619 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Under the Tableau Restaurant sign at the intersection of St. Peter and Chartres streets.

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

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

15 minutes

Jackson Square

701 Decatur St, , New Orleans, 70116, Louisiana

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Louis Cathedral

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

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cabildo

701 Chartres St, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Audubon Park

6500 Magazine St, , New Orleans, 70118-4848, Louisiana

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

15 minutes

Faubourg Marigny

, , New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

15 minutes

Tulane University

6823 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, 70118-5698, Louisiana

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

15 minutes

Garden District

New Orleans, 70130-5968, Louisiana

After a tour of St. Charles Avenue, we visit the Garden District before ending in the Central Business DIstrict.

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What's included:

• Private, 3-hour walking tour of French Quarter
• Licensed and insured local guide
• Hotel pick up and return
• Private, 3-hour driving tour of surrounding neighborhoods

Not included:

• Souvenirs
• Food and drinks
• Admission to unplanned attraction