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New Orleans Women of the Vieux Carré Walking Tour 105 min

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  • New Orleans
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk the French Quarter with a licensed guide and hear how women like Marie Laveau and Rose Nicaud shaped New Orleans history.

About this tour

The French Quarter’s story is written in the lives of women who challenged convention, shaped its streets, and helped New Orleans rise again. On this 105-minute New Orleans Women of the Vieux Carré Walking Tour, follow their histories through the heart of the city with a licensed guide.

Meet across from Jackson Square, then discover the women whose influence reached far beyond their own time. Learn how Baroness Pontalba left her mark on the square’s architecture and civic life, and hear how preservationist Elizabeth Werlein helped protect the city. The tour also examines Madame LaLaurie’s history through the realities of racial violence, rather than relying on haunted-house legend. Along the way, explore Marie Laveau’s many roles and the story of Rose Nicaud, an entrepreneur who built a life selling coffee after enslavement.

These are stories of power, survival, faith, and reinvention, set against the French Quarter’s distinctive streetscape. Join this New Orleans Women of the Vieux Carré Walking Tour to encounter the people behind the place and see the city’s history from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Trace the legacy of women who shaped the French Quarter
  • Admire the architecture and civic vision of Baroness Pontalba
  • Hear the history behind Marie Laveau and Rose Nicaud
  • Explore Madame LaLaurie's story through the lens of racial violence

What's included

Included

  • Licensed tour guide

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Government fees

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at the steps of the 702 Decatur Amphitheater, leading up to Washington Artillery Park, between Cafe du Monde and Landry’s, directly across from Jackson Square

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