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New Orleans History Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
Average
84 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New Orleans
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Follow the French Quarter’s story from its founding to the earliest notes of jazz on a 2-hour New Orleans history walking tour.
About this tour
Walk through the French Quarter and follow New Orleans through the eras that shaped its character. On this 2-hour New Orleans history walking tour, an experienced storyteller brings the city’s past to life, from the founding of La Nouvelle Orléans and the toll of Yellow Fever to the stories behind Jackson Square.
Along the way, hear about the history of enslaved people and their influence on local religion and culture, take in the neighborhood’s distinctive architecture, and learn about its historic red-light district and the earliest notes of jazz. The stories reveal a city marked by hardship, creativity, and change, with moments that may make you laugh as well as reflect. The tour meets at Witches Brew Gallery on Exchange Place. Historic Quarter terrain can be challenging for guests with mobility issues, so plan accordingly. Join this New Orleans history walking tour to experience the real, gritty stories behind the city.
Highlights
- Trace the French Quarter’s story from its founding to the earliest notes of jazz
- Hear how Yellow Fever shaped New Orleans
- Explore the history of enslaved people and their influence on local religion and culture
- Admire the French Quarter’s distinctive architecture
- Learn about the city’s historic red-light district
What's included
Included
- Live guide
Not included
- BYOB
Ratings on each provider
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4.75 / 5 · 84 reviews
Important information
- Meet at Witches Brew Gallery, 311 Exchange Place
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended
- Historic French Quarter terrain can be challenging for guests with mobility issues
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.75 from 84 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 6.8.
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