Follow in the footsteps of historic figures as you stroll along the Mighty Mississippi, through the French Market and Jackson Square, and down the banquettes (sidewalks) of quaint streets named for saints and sinners from our European past. You will learn about the Creoles on this tour through the original city, founded in 1718 by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville. See the old Quarter come to life as your guide explains its secrets and helps you understand all it has to offer - architecture, courtyards, gardens, food, music, and art.
Tour the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, the Old Ursuline Convent, constructed by French Colonial Engineers under the auspices of the crown and completed in 1753. Over the centuries, this building has been a convent for the Ursuline Nuns, a school, an archbishop´s residence, the archdiocesan central office and a meeting place for the Louisiana legislature. Included in this tour is St. Mary’s Church. Completed in 1848, it has served as a center of worship for the French, Spanish, African American, German, Irish and Italian communities
Availability
1:00PM; Monday - Saturday
Recommendations
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Since tours do sometimes sell out, contact Gray Line as far in advance as possible to confirm your tour. |
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This tour includes a lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes! |
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Children under 6 are free except in instances where they will take up their own seat in a tour vehicle. |
Inclusions
• Stroll Through the French Market and Jackson Square
• See the Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans
Redemption Instructions
Once you have completed your purchase, you'll get an e-mail linking to a voucher for each attraction and service. You must print the voucher and present it in order to gain admission or redeem services.
Call Gray Line before you arrive in New Orleans to schedule a specific date and time for your tour. The phone number will appear under Redemption Instructions on your voucher. Gray Line will issue you an additional confirmation number for the tour(s). Please present your voucher and confirmation number at the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office.
Terms and Conditions
Voucher may be redeemed for the French Quarter Walking Tour. Voucher may only be redeemed once.
Cancellation Rules
Attractions and services are non-cancelable. A Voucher has no cash value and is non-transferable. No refunds, credits, exchanges, or cancellations of a Voucher will be granted once Voucher has been issued. Refunds will not be issued for unused or partially used attractions or services. Availability and pricing for an attraction or service are subject to change without notice.
