Self Guided Tour of the Historic French Quarter

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Self Guided Tour of the Historic French Quarter, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The French Quarter is America's most atmospheric neighbourhood — jazz drifting from open doors, iron-lace balconies overhead, and 300 years of Creole history on every block. This self-guided audio tour lets you take it all in on your own terms. Wander from Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral along Royal Street's antique galleries, down Bourbon Street, and through the French Market, with expert audio unlocking automatically as you arrive at each stop. Download the STQRY app on Wi-Fi before you go — it works completely offline — and the tour is yours to revisit whenever you like.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the French Quarter at your own pace — no guide, no group, no schedule.
Hear the history behind every balcony, bar, and back alley from a local expert.
GPS audio triggers automatically as you arrive — just walk and listen.
Lifetime access included — pause mid-tour and pick up where you left off, any time.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–1
Audio guide: English
Operated by: STQRY

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided walking tour
Included: Lifetime access to the tour's content.

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation
Not included: Smartphone and headphones

Itinerary

Jackson Square

Passing by

Discover why this single square has been the beating heart of New Orleans for 300 years as you arrive at Jackson Square.
St. Louis Cathedral

Passing by

Step inside the oldest active cathedral in North America and hear the stories its walls have witnessed at St. Louis Cathedral.
Cafe Du Monde Gift Shop

Passing by

Hear why this corner has been serving the same two things since 1862 — and why no one ever gets tired of it at Café Du Monde.
The Cabildo

Passing by

Stand where the deal that doubled the size of the United States was signed, inside The Cabildo.
Preservation Hall

Passing by

Hear how a small, cramped room on St. Peter Street saved an entire musical tradition from disappearing at Preservation Hall.
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

Passing by

Hear how a blacksmith shop became the most useful cover story a pirate ever invented at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop.
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

Passing by

Uncover the religion that shaped New Orleans more than any other — and still does today at the Voodoo Museum.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Passing by

Stand where an entirely new kind of music was born and hear how New Orleans gave the world jazz at The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Gallier House

Passing by

Walk through the home of the architect who shaped the look of New Orleans — and never quite left at Gallier House.
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Passing by

Find out why the first licensed pharmacist in America kept voodoo potions behind the counter at the Pharmacy Museum.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, follow the instructions in your ticket to download the app. Once downloaded, the tour works offline. Open the tour map to see exactly where to begin. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends at The Cabildo, 701 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 — the historic building standing directly to the left of St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square.

Using your ticket

Hi there,

Thank you for booking a self-guided tour with STQRY! Whether you're exploring today or planning for a future trip, your tour is ready to access at any time.

Why STQRY?

STQRY tours let you explore at your own pace — no schedules, no groups, no rushing. Pause whenever you like, revisit your favourite spots, and enjoy rich audio, images, and stories crafted by local experts. Your tour is available for as long as you need it, so you can listen as many times as you'd like, both on location and from the comfort of home.

Accessing your tour

To get started, simply scan the QR code in the ticket with your phone's camera. This will open a web app where you can begin exploring right away. For the best experience, we recommend downloading the mobile app. After scanning the QR code, you'll see an option to download the app on the App Store or Google Play. Once downloaded, your content will appear automatically.

Before you set off

You can start the tour from any point along the route, but we recommend beginning at 531 St. Ann Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 for the full experience.

Make sure your phone is fully charged.
Download the tour content on Wi-Fi in advance in case of limited connectivity on location.
Bring your headphones for the best audio experience.

Please note that this tour does not include admission to any attractions unless stated otherwise.

Getting support

If you run into any issues or have questions, our team is here to help. Reach us anytime at [email protected] or call us at +1 (585) 419 9844.

We hope you enjoy your experience with STQRY!

Happy exploring!

Best regards,

The STQRY Team