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New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in New Orleans

52 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Jackson Square, Pirate Alley, and Bourbon Street while uncovering the French Quarter’s history, architecture, and literary stories.

About this tour

Discover the French Quarter beyond its famous nightlife on a New Orleans French Quarter walking tour filled with history, architecture, and local stories. Starting at Jackson Square, your guide leads you through streets where Creole buildings, lively traditions, and literary landmarks reveal the neighborhood’s many layers.

Admire St. Louis Cathedral and explore the stories surrounding the Cabildo and Presbytere, where exhibits cover Mardi Gras and Hurricane Katrina. Wander Pirate Alley, hear tales of pirates and writers, and see the former homes of William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams. The route also takes in Bourbon Street, placing its celebrated nightlife in the wider context of the Quarter’s history and culture. Presbytere Museum tickets and a knowledgeable guide are included, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

Meet at the Andrew Jackson statue in Jackson Square and spend two hours seeing familiar streets with fresh eyes. Choose this New Orleans French Quarter walking tour to connect the landmarks, legends, and traditions that make the neighborhood distinctive.

Highlights

  • Explore Jackson Square and admire St. Louis Cathedral
  • Wander Pirate Alley and hear tales of pirates and literary legends
  • See the former homes of William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams
  • Stroll Bourbon Street and discover stories beyond its nightlife
  • Learn about Mardi Gras and New Orleans traditions

What's included

Included

  • Expert or certified tour guide
  • Presbytere Museum tickets

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at the Andrew Jackson statue in the center of Jackson Square, between the statue and the cathedral
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Meet your guide at the Andrew Jackson statue in the center of Jackson Square, between the statue and the cathedral.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 2 hours.

What language is the tour in?

The live guide speaks English.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible.

Are Museum tickets included?

Yes. Presbytere Museum tickets are included.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 8.7. Top 9% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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  • Viator

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