Creole Christmas Historic Home Holiday Tour

2 h 30 min

Creole Christmas Decorations at the 1850 House — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step back in time for a sprinkle of seasonal magic and join the Friends of the Cabildo for a heart-warming stroll through the French Quarter’s most cherished treasures. Decked out in magnificent traditional Creole Christmas finery, each stop sparkles with historic charm, antique velvet ribbon, and old-world holiday grandeur.

Your festive journey opens doors to iconic historic homes, lush hidden courtyards, and storied quarters, including: Historic BK House & Gardens, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, The Historic New Orleans Collection, and Spring Fiesta House.

Event Details

December 26th (Saturday) and 27th (Sunday) Only

Homes are open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Due to the historic nature of the buildings The 1850 House, Hermann-Grima and Gallier House, and Historic BK House & Gardens are NOT fully wheelchair accessible. However, ground floors and courtyards are wheelchair accessible.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Friends of the Cabildo

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: The Spring Fiesta will have light refreshments

Itinerary

Hermann-Grima House

20 min Admission included

Hermann-Grima is one of the stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
Gallier House

20 min Admission included

Gallier House is one of the stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
The Historic New Orleans Collection

20 min Admission included

The Historic New Orleans Collection is one of the stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
Historic BK House & Gardens

25 min Admission included

Historic BK House and Gardens is a stop on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association

30 min Admission included

The New Orleans Spring Fiesta House is one of the tour stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
1850 House Museum and Store

20 min Admission included

The 1850 House Museum is a stop on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Creole Christmas Patrons that pre-purchase tickets will meet at the 1850 House Museum Gift Shop. The shop is located across from Jackson Square right in the middle from Cafe Du Monde (Decatur) or Muriels (Chartres) St. Ann. St. is a pedestrian walk way, no vehicle access.

End point

There is no specific end point for Creole Christmas as patrons stroll through the French Quarter to the homes at their leisure.

Using your ticket

Patrons will meet at the 1850 House Museum & Gift Shop 523 St. Ann St. New Orleans, LA 70116 and will receive a map with the homes and courtyards they will visit.

Call (504) 523-3939 or(504) 524-9118 with any questions about your tickets.