Creole Louisiana: A French Quarter Walking Tour
Creole Louisiana: A French Quarter Walking Tour
Join us for a walking tour of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhood, the French Quarter. See the “Vieux Carré” through the eyes of the Louisiana Creoles who originally called it home. Louisiana is unique amongst the various regions of the U.S.
The intriguing tales of notable creoles (of West African, Native American and European origin) will illuminate the development of the culture that distinguishes Louisiana from the rest of the American south.This tour is an exploration of old Louisiana, the Louisiana that gave birth to Jazz and Zydeco, to gumbo and jambalaya. Louisiana is technically a southern American state, but culturally Louisiana has always been the northernmost part of the Caribbean. (This tour includes a tour of the courtyard of a beautiful antebellum French Quarter residence and normally of St.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Jackson Square
You will learn the history of Jackson Square, center of the Vieux Carré.
5 minutesSt. Louis Cathedral
You will learn the history of Saint Louis Cathedral the most historic church in all of New Orleans.
5 minutesLouis Armstrong Park
You will learn about the cultural significance of the Congo Square.
10 minutesHermann-Grima House
You will have an exclusive tour of the Hermann-Grima House courtyard, typical of the 19th century.
20 minutesIncluded
- Fee to enter the courtyard of the Hermann-Grima House.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.