Beyond the French Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
See New Orleans at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Go beyond the French District and see the Warehouse District, the Irish Channel, the Lower Garden District, and Uptown from one of the city’s historic streetcars • Hear from producer Katarina Boudreaux, a local writer, musician and teacher • Do it all in 35 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note that this tour doesn’t include the cost of the streetcar ride.
Options
Beyond the French Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in Beyond the French Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The National WWII MuseumPass-by Only
The National WWII Museum focuses on the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II. Founded in 2000, it was later designated by the U.S. Congress as America's official National WWII Museum in 2003.
Garden DistrictPass-by Only
The Garden District is a National Historic Landmark area and was originally developed between 1832 and 1900. Many of the historic mansions in this area are on the National Historic Registry. The style of the buildings is Mid 19th Century Revival or Late Victorian.
Lafayette Cemetery No.1Pass-by Only
Lafayette Cemetery No.1 is the oldest of the seven city-operated cemeteries in New Orleans. It is a non-segregated, non-denominational cemetery. People from over 25 different countries and 26 states are buried here.
Inclusions
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Beyond the French Quarter: Hop on and off the streetcar audio tour in English
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation including the cost of the streetcar
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- This tour starts at Canal Street in front of the tourist office at St. Charles Avenue. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
