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French Quarter Sighseeing


A New Orleans Tradition
Since 1941

Reservations

Please complete the form below to reserve your tour. Bring your confirmation email with you — your tour will be confirmed by presenting your picture ID along with your Pay Pal tour confirmation, which will serve as your ticket.

Carriage Tours
The "shared" carriage tour is of the French Quarter and takes ½ hour. Tour prices are based on amount of time for all tours selected. Additional tour destinations (each ½ hour minimum) are also available, including:
  • St. Louis Cemetery #1 — additional ½ hour - Mon. to Sat. 10am to 3pm; Sun. 10am to Noon.
  • Faubourg Marigny — additional ½ hour, available both day and night
  • History of Jazz/Treme — additional ½ hour, available during daylight hours.
  • Ghost Mystery — additional ½ hour, available at night only.
  • Garden District tours — requires additional 1½ hours, available during daylight hours.
Additional destinations should be listed in the "special instructions" during checkout.
French Quarter Tour: Number of People:
French Quarter Tour ticket purchases are good towards larger tour packages upon arrival at Jackson Square.
Private Carriages (up to 5 people)
Private carriage tour is of the French Quarter and seats a maximum of five people. Tour prices are based on amount of time for all tours selected. Additional tour destinations (each ½ hour minimum) are also available, including:
  • St. Louis Cemetery #1 — additional ½ hour - Mon. to Sat. 10am to 3pm; Sun. 10am to Noon.
  • Faubourg Marigny — additional ½ hour, available both day and night
  • History of Jazz/Treme — additional ½ hour, available during daylight hours.
  • Ghost Mystery — additional ½ hour, available at night only.
  • Garden District tours — requires additional 1½ hours, available during daylight hours.
Tour Length: Number of people:
Additional destinations should be listed in the "special instructions" during checkout.

French Quarter Tour: Circa 1722
Experience the most historical area in New Orleans. The French Quarter is a treasure trove of architecture, history, romance, and wonder. Our entertaining and informative guides will help you discover lush Creole couryards and iron-laced balconies; as well as historic landmarks such as the Ursuline Convent, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Pontalba Apartments, French Market, and many more. The world famous Vieux Carre unfolds on this not to be missed tour.

St. Louis Cemetery #1: Circa 1789
Explore New Orleans oldest and most historic cemetery on this self-guided tour. See unique and mysterious above-ground tombs, such as Marie Laveau the Voodoo Queen and the Italian Society tomb where jack Nicholson's film "Easy Rider" was filmed, Don't miss the haunted legacy of death, mysticism, and lore in this "City of the Dead"

Faubourg Marigny: Circa 1806
Once part of the plantation of Bernard Xavier Phillipe de Marigny, this area was subdivided to pay off gambling debts. Many Creoles settled in the first "suburb" of New Orleans. Close proximity to the French Quarter and lower real estate priced led to its rapid growth. Meander through this quiet, seldom-seen neighborhood while viewing classic examples of early New Orleans architecture and history.

History of Jazz/Treme
Let us show you the sights and sounds of Treme, where our unique New Orleans music was born and nurtured. Experience the sounds of world famous musicians like Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Kermit Ruffins, Harry Connick Jr., Trombone Shorty, and many others who contribute to the musical gumbo of New Orleans.

Ghost Mystery
Take a carriage ride back in time and explore the spectacle of the most haunted city in America. Documented history and errie tales of ghosts, voodoo, death and torture will make for an intriguing adventure.

Garden District: Circa 1840
Journey with us through the beautiful streets of the Garden District. View hundreds of sumptuous mansions set among 200 year old oak trees and semi-tropical plants and shrubs. Wealthy Americans who arrived in New Orleans after the Louisiana Purchase, settled in this area "Uptown" from the French Quarter.


Groups (more than 8 people)
For groups larger than 8, please contact us directly so we may schedule your tour for you.

Note: all online purchases are good towards up-graded tour packages upon arrival at Jackson Square.


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