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New Orleans French Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore New Orleans’ French Quarter at your own pace with offline audio stories, GPS guidance, and stops steeped in jazz and history.

About this tour

Follow the sound of jazz through the French Quarter, where New Orleans history unfolds along lively streets and storied landmarks. This self-guided New Orleans French Quarter walking tour lets you explore at your own pace, with GPS-triggered audio stories leading the way.

Start at Premium Parking - P0401 on Decatur Street, or join the route wherever convenient. Stroll past Café du Monde for a beignet, hear a chilling story connected to the LaLaurie Mansion, and take in the energy of Bourbon Street. Along the way, discover the roots of Cajun and Creole culture and learn about jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong. Pause for photos or a break whenever you like; the route and audio are ready when you are.

Download the separate Tour Guide app by Action and the tour before setting out. Once downloaded, it works offline, and your access never expires. Bring your phone and headphones, then let this New Orleans French Quarter walking tour reveal the stories behind the streets. Check opening hours before visiting any attractions; entrance fees are not included.

Highlights

  • Wander the French Quarter with GPS-guided audio stories
  • Pause for beignets at Café du Monde
  • Hear the history and chilling tales of the LaLaurie Mansion
  • Explore lively Bourbon Street and learn about jazz legends

What's included

Included

  • GPS-guided audio stories and route maps
  • Offline access after downloading the tour
  • Lifetime access to the tour
  • Private experience for your family or group
  • Support via chat, email, or phone

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Parking
  • Food
  • Car rental

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Download the separate Tour Guide app by Action and the tour while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service
  • Begin at Premium Parking - P0401, 500 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, or join anywhere along the route
  • The tour uses GPS and works offline after download
  • Bring a phone and headphones or earbuds
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  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled tablet with cellular capability
  • Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check opening hours before visiting; this tour is not an entrance ticket

Frequently asked questions

Is this a guided tour?

No. The tour is self-guided, with GPS-triggered audio stories playing on your phone.

Can I take the tour offline?

Yes. Download the tour in advance, and GPS guidance and audio will work without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

When can I take the tour?

Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and return to the tour later. Access does not expire.

Where does the tour start?

The suggested starting point is Premium Parking - P0401, 500 Decatur St, New Orleans. You can also join anywhere along the route.

What should I bring?

Bring a phone with the tour downloaded and headphones or earbuds for listening.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.33 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

Provider rating distribution in New Orleans

How many tours in New Orleans have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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