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New Orleans Local Walking Tour

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore New Orleans history and local favorite spots on a guided, moderate-paced walk through the French Quarter.

About this tour

Get to know New Orleans through the stories, local haunts, and lively atmosphere that make the city unforgettable. This New Orleans local walking tour pairs a guide’s account of the events that shaped the city with a look at favorite spots along the route.

Meet your guide on the sidewalk beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar on Bourbon Street, then set out at a moderate pace through the French Quarter. The walk lasts about one to two hours, though waits at bars can affect the timing. You’re welcome to eat and drink along the way, with food and beverages available to purchase. The guide brings local history to life while you explore, and photos are encouraged.

The New Orleans local walking tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals and strollers are welcome. Arrive a few minutes before departure, since the group leaves on schedule. Come ready to explore, listen, and enjoy the city like a local.

Highlights

  • Discover New Orleans history through stories of the events that shaped the city
  • Explore local favorite spots with a guide
  • Enjoy a moderate-paced walk through the French Quarter
  • Choose to eat and drink along the route

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Admission ticket

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Meet on the sidewalk at the courtyard gate beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon Street; tours do not meet inside the bar
  • Arrive a few minutes early; tours depart at the scheduled time and late arrivals are not refunded
  • The walking tour is moderate-paced and lasts approximately 1–2 hours; timing may vary with waits at bars
  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed
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  • Children under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian unless authorized by a guide; some bars may not admit children
  • Tours run rain or shine; wear clothing suited to the weather
  • Audio and video recording are not allowed; photos are encouraged
  • Route and departure times may change; check your messages for updates

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide on the sidewalk at the courtyard gate beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon Street. The tour does not meet inside the bar.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately 1–2 hours. The duration may vary, including when bars are busy.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and its route are described as wheelchair accessible.

Can children join the tour?

Children under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian unless a guide authorizes otherwise. Some bars may not admit children.

Does the tour run in the rain?

Tours are scheduled rain or shine. If the operator cancels, guests are notified and prepaid bookings receive credit for a future tour.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.75 from 4 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 7.0.

Provider rating distribution in New Orleans

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