This post tells you about how to visit the historic neighborhood of Algiers Point, New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood. We include information on taking the famous ferry, what to see there, and suggestions for places to eat and drink. HOW TO GET TO ALGIERS POINT Just across the river from the French Quarter, Algiers Point is […]
This post demonstrates how to ride the New Orleans streetcars with tips on choosing the right ticket, seeing the best sights, and understanding the streetcar’s history. It's brought to you by us, your local tour guides from Free Tours by Foot. You could also watch the video version below, brought to you by Tour Guide […]
This post covers the best things to do in New Orleans in June, updated for 2024 including festivals, annual events, free things to do, nighttime activities, and family-friendly options. Be sure to read our master post on things to do in New Orleans for even more ideas. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may […]
This post covers the differences between Cajun and Creole foods and where you can find restaurants in New Orleans that specialize in either style or both. INTRODUCTION Louisiana is the birthplace of two of the world’s most unique and sought-after cuisines, Cajun and Creole. While these two cuisines are often confused and linked together as […]
Before you pay full price for attractions in the Big Easy, you should first check out the New Orleans Power Pass and other discounts.
This post explains how to get from the Cruise Ship Terminal at Julia Street to the top neighborhoods, listed below, in New Orleans. We provide directions via public transportation and walking. We also suggest the best locations to meet an Uber or Lyft if you decide to use those services. Be sure to read our […]
This post is a guide to Lafayette Cemetery #1 in New Orleans' Garden District. I include tips on how to get here, a self-guided tour, as well a brief history. To write this post, I relied on the extensive experiences that I and my fellow local tour guides have of the cemetery. We lead dozens […]
Welcome to Free Tours by Foot, offering dozens of daily, pay-what-you-wish New Orleans walking tours. You can book our tours by browsing our tour calendar below. We offer tours at no upfront costs. You determine what you think the tour was worth or what you could afford after the tour is over; This […]
This post covers some of the best things to do in New Orleans in May, updated for 2024, including free, family-friendly fun, and nighttime events and attractions. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. […]
This is a comparison post of the best New Orleans ghost tours, including vampire, voodoo, haunted houses, and haunted pub crawl tours in New Orleans. Disclosure: We think you should consider our free tours, but we have also provided other options. While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through […]
Free Tours by Foot is proud to now offer our free New Orleans food tours. Learn about the city's great foods, including gumbo, jambalaya, po-boys, beignets and so much more. While on these tours, you'll learn about what to eat in New Orleans, including all the must-eat food to try in the Crescent City. Searching […]
This post covers things to do in the French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré, as it's officially known, New Orleans' oldest neighborhood. We include tips on restaurants and nightlife as well as a self-guided tour. We are a group of local tour guides who lead hundreds of guests on daily walking tours in the French […]
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This post covers New Orleans in April. We include free activities, and things to do at night, as well as with kids, all updated for 2024. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN APRIL This list features some of the most exciting and entertaining activities that you’ll find in NOLA during the month of April. For […]
This post is a summary of the New Orleans weather in March, with tips on what to pack and things to do. If you are coming at the start or end of the month, read our weather guides to February and April. AVERAGE MARCH TEMPERATURES Spring is in the air and March is a great […]
This post is a self-guided tour of things to see and do in Jackson Square, a National Historic Landmark in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. In this post, we address food, lodgings, entertainment, and other activities available in the Square, as well as a short self-guided tour. WHAT IS JACKSON SQUARE? Jackson Square […]
