What You Will Do
With seven generations growing up in New Orleans my family has deep roots in the French quarter and the Garden District. As a child going to Audubon Montessori I rode the Saint Charles street car everyday and later went to Loyola University during Katrina. We will be touring through very familiar territory :-) please take your tours from locals it makes such a big difference!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We meet at the Statue of the Immigrant at the Riverfront, a pinpoint location is sent to traveler
1
Mississippi River
30 minutes
We start at the Mississippi River, where all our lands were built we talk about the early history from native American settlements to the first French market and West African and Central African slaves first coming to the colony. We stroll down the Riverwalk to Jackson square.
2
French Quarter
2 hours
We take a tour through the French Quarter stopping at historical sites and talking history along the way comparing the Creole and American sides of the city. We discuss how they were settled the differences in culture and architecture before we hop on the streetcar to the Garden District.
3
Garden District
2 hours
We ride the oldest streetcar line in the country St Charles line into the Garden District from the French Quarter. Passing Lafayette square and getting off at Lafayette Cemetery. We will tour many historic mansions along the way before ending the tour at Magazine Street.
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