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Free French Quarter History Tour of New Orleans
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Free French Quarter History Tour of New Orleans

5.0· 22 reviews
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Run by a local guide · Daniel Chick

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join me for a free casual Walking tour of the French Quarter. We will cover the history of New Orleans' oldest neighborhood, the famous Spanish colonial architecture, and other fun facts in between. Don't miss it!

Duration
1 h 30 min
Destination
New Orleans
Meeting Point
Washington Artillery Park
Provider
Daniel Chick

Description

The oldest and most famous neighborhood of New Orleans is the French Quarter. It is the city's very first neighborhood, founded in 1718 as a French Colony on the Mississippi River. On this tour, we will explore this iconic neighborhood and learn about some of the city's most interesting events and historical figures.

We will visit Jackson Square and see the oldest building in New Orleans, the Ursuline Convent. On this tour, we will also talk about Spanish Colonial Architecture and its positive effects on the living conditions of the city.

We will also see the French Market which indigenous people used as a trading post prior to the foundation of the colony going back centuries. We will also see Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, where you will learn about Jean Lafitte, the city's most prolific pirate, and his role in the Battle of New Orleans.

Includes

  • Old Ursuline Convent Museum
  • Jackson Square
  • Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
  • Shops of the Colonnade
  • The Cabildo

Meeting Point

Washington Artillery Park

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Traveler reviews

22 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

French Quarter history Tour

Daniel was great. Super quick with his communication and answering questions and helped me move the tour dates prior to arrival. The actual tour was very informative, he delivered the information clearly and was entertaining. He was full of other great information and helped out several guests with local recommendations. Highly recommend his tour. Would definitely use him again if I’m in the city. Would love to do the walking tour of the garden district as well.

Nicola Williams · February 2026

French Quarter Tour

Daniel was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great tour!

SHANNON HALL · February 2026

Excelente!!!

Muy interesante y Sandy una genia.

Carla Simonini · January 2026

Great tour

Daniel was funny and knowledgeable. His tour was well organized. Highly recommend!

Christy Chiu · December 2025

Fantastic tour

Daniel is one the best gide that i kneu

Magdalena Geremias · December 2025

Excellent

The walking tour of the French Quarter was excellent. It was both engaging and very knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The guide made sure we didn’t miss a single highlight and really brought the history and character of the neighbourhood to life. We left feeling like we had truly seen and understood everything the French Quarter had to offer.

Gautam Mohanty · October 2025

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: $10 to $20 USD per person

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
5.0(22 reviews)

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