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New Orleans Jackson Square Walking Tour 45 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in New Orleans

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 45 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Hear the stories, jazz, and local rhythms of Jackson Square on a 45-minute outdoor walking tour with a New Orleans guide.

About this tour

Explore the heart of New Orleans on a 45-minute walking tour of Jackson Square, where jazz drifts through the air and the city’s history surrounds you. Meet your local guide by the fountain and discover the square’s changing roles, from a Native American gathering place and colonial execution grounds to a setting for celebrations and city life.

As you walk around the square, take in landmarks including St. Louis Cathedral, the Pontalba buildings, and the nearby Mississippi River. Hear stories about the square’s past and notice the artists, musicians, street performers, shops, and restaurants that animate it today. This outdoor tour stays within Jackson Square, making it a way to learn about New Orleans history and culture without covering a large area on foot. Afterward, a follow-up email shares a recap and local recommendations.

Come ready for the weather, bring water on hot days, and meet your guide at the fountain inside the gated square. Discover why Jackson Square remains a vivid window into New Orleans on this New Orleans Jackson Square walking tour.

Highlights

  • Trace Jackson Square’s story from Native American gathering place to lively city landmark
  • Hear jazz and take in the sights, sounds, and aromas around the square
  • Get local recommendations to help plan the rest of your New Orleans visit

What's included

Included

  • Guided walking tour with a local guide
  • Follow-up email with a tour recap and recommendations

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Important information

  • Meet your guide by the fountain inside Jackson Square’s gated area, across from the Cathedral entrance
  • The tour takes place entirely outdoors; dress for the weather and bring water, especially on hot days
  • Smoking is not permitted
  • Pets are not permitted; assistance dogs are allowed

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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 7.1. Top 48% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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