During our recent visit from england uk to new orleans we booked a gray line 2 hour walking tour of the french quarter at the lighthouse tours office.
Historic house tours french quarter. French quarter historic mansion tour see 106 traveler reviews 33 candid photos and great deals for new orleans la at tripadvisor. 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. New orleans is known for many things not the least of which is her architecture with an abundance of homes from the 19th century many of which historic and the secret gardens to complement them it s no wonder why one of the favorite pastimes of visitors is to go on a tour of homes. A time capsule of the old south explore the french quarter and jackson square and hear spooky stories in one of the city s most haunted buildings.
This restored french quarter home built in 1831 includes a federalist architectural façade original operating open hearth kitchen urban slave quarters and stunning courtyard. Whether you re visiting a creole cottage in the treme or a grand plantation home these homes are living memories of lives lived and lessons left behind. Walking tour of new orleans french quarter discover the history legends and mysteries of this district from your guide. 632 dumaine st new orleans la.
Why take this tour. French quarter tours discover the rich history of one of new orleans most infamous neighborhoods to outsiders the french quarter can resemble a gorgeous puzzle 100 blocks of wrought iron balconies pastel colored walls and secret gardens. Our guide was mary dugas and she took the 2 of us and 9 others on a journey around the historic french quarter within new. See the architecture and homes that give this historic quarter its unique flair stroll along the mississippi river french quarter courtyard cabildo museum and the beauregard keyes house.
This new orleans day tour packs all the essential sights and experiences of the city into eight hours. Taste fresh pralines and step inside a garden district mansion. Discover a portal into new orleans history by touring the homes drawing rooms gardens and courtyards of some of the nation s oldest original french spanish and american architecture. 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.