Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comFrench Quarter Walking Tour
Duration: 2.5 hours (approx.)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Product code: 3780SECRETS
Discover the 'real' history and legends of the Creole people that make up the mysterious neighborhood of the French Quarter. Saunter down the sidewalk's of Royal, Bourbon and other quaint streets named after both saints and sinners. Your licensed guide will point out the architecture, homes, and legends of the historic French Quarter, originally settled by the French in the early 1700's.
Let a 'local expert' unravel the mysteries of America's oldest and most unique living neighborhood!
- Follow in the footsteps of historic figures as you stroll along the Mighty Mississippi, through the French Market and Jackson Square, down the banquettes (sidewalks) of quaint streets named after European saints and sinners.
- See the old Quarter come to life as your guide explains its secrets and helps you understand all it has to offer - architecture, courtyards, food, music, art and gardens.
- Includes a guided tour of the Old Ursuline Convent and Gardens, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, as well as one of the few surviving buildings from French colonial days.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, an old apothecary shop constructed in the early days of the American era for the first licensed pharmacist in the United States.
- Learn about yellow fever, voodoo, and the often grisly medical practices of the 19th century, such as leeches and bloodletting.
- Conclude your tour in the shady comfort of the newly renovated courtyard with its medicinal herb garden.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
1 October - 23 November, 2008
Daily, except Sunday
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Unavailable Dates:
- New Years Day (1 January)
- Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
- Christmas Day (25 December)
- 10:00am
1 October - 31 December, 2008
- 1:00pm
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- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 12 years
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- Guided tour of the Ursuline Convent
- Narrated motorcoach transportation
- All taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
- Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher
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