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New Orleans French Quarter Walking and History Tour
4,6
(306 recenzii)
2 ore
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din 5
306 recenzii
Despre activitate
Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Carnival
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Pe scurt
- Durată
- 2 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Cel mult 9 persoane
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–9
- Ghid
- engleză
- Organizator
- Historic New Orleans Tours
Vârste: Copii (0–5 ani) · Tineri (6–12 ani) · Adulți (13–61 ani) · Seniori (62–99 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Local guide
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Nu este inclus: Gratuities
- Nu este inclus: Food and drinks
Itinerar
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30 min
Make your own way to Musical Legends Park to meet your guide for your walking tour. After introductions, stroll a short distance to the banks of the Mississippi River where you learn how levee construction transformed the swamp into fertile farmland, making New Orleans an important hub in the region.
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Oprirea 2
15 min
Choose from a morning or evening tour and expect to walk about 2 miles (3.2 km) at a leisurely pace before wrapping up near the Mississippi River levee.
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5 min
Continue by walking through the French Market, the oldest open-air market in the US.
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15 min
See important sites including the Cabildo - built between 1795 and 1799 - this building once housed the center of government in New Orleans and it is now the Louisiana State Museum.
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Trecere fără oprire
See the Presbytere - built in 1791 to match the Cabildo is a fascinating museum with 2 permanent exhibits telling of both the cities resilience and celebration.
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Pontalba Buildings
Trecere fără oprire
Learn about these block-long buildings which form two sides of Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
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20 min
Your guide takes you inside St Louis Cathedral and shows you where the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788 started, explaining how rebuilding post-fire resulted in what is now considered the classic architectural style of the French Quarter.
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Oprirea 9
10 min
Next, step into a lush Creole courtyard and learn about the complexities of Creole society and slavery in South Louisiana. Walk to the balcony of the former Quadroon Ballroom while your guide explains the former lives of Creole mistresses and the system known as 'placage.'
During your tour, your guide points out film sites and literary haunts such as the building where Tennessee Williams wrote ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’ You'll enter William Faulkner’s home before you stop at Pirate's Alley, where your guide recounts local legends about prison escapes and dueling. Also, enjoy the tunes of talented street musicians as you stroll.
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10 min
Stand outside the Mississippi River valley’s oldest building, the Ursuline Convent, whose history provides a window onto early colonization efforts in Louisiana.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.
Punct de întâlnire
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Departure Point: Royal Cafe Beignet, 334 Royal Street, next to the Police Station
Punct de final
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In and around Jackson Square in the middle of the French Quarter
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| Dacă anulezi | Primești înapoi |
|---|---|
| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
| Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte | 0% |
- Organizatorul poate anula dacă vremea nu permite; primești atunci altă dată sau banii înapoi.
Bine de știut
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Wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Părerea călătorilor
4,6
din 5 · 306 recenzii
- 5
- 79%
- 4
- 11%
- 3
- 7%
- 2
- 1%
- 1
- 3%
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