A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour
We will be touring all around the Historic French Quarter and 2 historic surrounding neighborhoods of the Marigny and Treme.
We will talk about the rich cultures, people and traditions of these neighborhoods that date back to the 1700's. From our beginnings as a Native American trading post to a raughty French penal colony to the rich African culture of music and Mardi Gras revelry, we will cover it all!
300 years of Creole history from a 6th generation New Orleanian!
We start at the Mississippi river and take our time strolling through the French Quarter and chronologically move from the Quarter to the Treme and Marigny.
Stops such as Jackson square, Congo square, St. Augustine Church and Frenchmen street and on to the French Market.
Mid tour we will grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant and continue on to the most historically significant stops in the French quarter and surrounding neighborhoods.
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A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour
What's included in A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jackson Square
We will hit the historical hotspots in the French quarter and surrounding neighborhoods
Louis Armstrong Park
We will tour the park and talk about the Treme the first integrated neighborhood in the country and the prominent free people of color that have shaped and help create the diverse and deep musical roots and African roots of New Orleans.
St. Augustine Church
Tomb of the unknown slave
Inclusions
- Private Guided Tour
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Bike rentals (optional)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet all travelers at the Mississippi River near the statue of The immigrant. A pinpoint link location will be sent to travelers before the tour.
