45 Minute Highlights Tour of the French Quarter
If you only have a short amount of time but you want to see as much of the French Quarter as possible, this is your tour! We will move at a fast pace, but you'll be able to get all those pictures! We will see all the famous sites of the French Quarter in 45 minutes. There is not as much storytelling or history as you get on a typical two-hour tour, but your guide will follow-up with a recap of the tour and a list of recommended ways to enjoy New Orleans even more.
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45 Minute Highlights Tour of the French Quarter
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Jackson Square
Start your whirlwind tour in the heart of the city, Jackson Square. From here you can see St. Louis Cathedral, two Louisiana State Museums, the iconic Pontalba Apartments, and the statue of Andrew Jackson (of course). Your guide will give you a brief history of New Orleans, then it's off you go!
Chartres Street
Continue up Chartres Street for some examples of iconic New Orleans architecture and great shops and restaurants, including a home that was prepared as a refuge for Napoleon (spoiler: he stood us up), a museum dedicated the stranger aspects of 19th Century pharmaceutical profession(leeches!) and the Louisiana State Supreme Courthouse.
Bourbon Street
Zoom down Bourbon Street for a taste (not literally - that would be gross) of the center of nighttime revelry in New Orleans, including the most notorious music halls and drinking establishments. Don't worry, it's usually not that shocking during the day.
Inclusions
- Follow-up list of recommended restaurants and attractions
- Contact information for your New Orleans tour guide
- Guide Gratuity
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues - this is a fast-paced tour!
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide at the fountain in Jackson Square. The fountain is inside the gated square directly across from the entrance to the cathedral.
End Points
- The tour ends in Oscar Dunn Park (formerly Washington Artillery Park) overlooking Jackson Square.