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French Quarter Walking Tours

Updated: November 30, 2023
Free Tours by Foot - New Orleans Walking ToursExcellentFree Tours by Foot - New Orleans Walking Tours4.9 Based on 1896 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onDiya J.Diya J. ★★★★★ Sandy gave a great tour today!! She knew lots of different unique facts about the French Quarter and was really funny and engaging.Liane J.Liane J. ★★★★★ Sandy gave a great tour of the French Quarter. Really great history. Sassy but Respectful!!😁L GL G ★★★★★ French Quarter tour was awesome! Thank you Sandy!Fiona C.Fiona C. ★★★★★ Had a brilliant tour of the French Quarter with Sandy. Knowledgable, funny and a great length! Absolutely recommend to anyone going on a trip to NOLA.Heather K.Heather K. ★★★★★ I did several Free Tours by Foot when I was in New Orleans recently - French Quarter, Garden District, Voodoo, Ghost Walk + Treme. They were all AMAZING! I've done these tours all over the world but found that in NOLA the guides were especially knowledgeable and just brimming with information about EVERYTHING New Orleans. Evian did the Ghost + Treme tour and Daniel did the FQ and Garden tour - EXCELLENT guides, felt very lucky to have been allocated to their tours. One thing that was disappointing is that quite a few people took the full tour and then walked away without tipping, these guides work for TIPS and more people need to be conscious of this.Mariana G.Mariana G. ★★★★★ I took the tour in the french quarter with the tour guide Sandy and it was amazing. The tour was very ninteresting, the duration was perfect, and the guide was really knowledgeable and nice. I highly recommend it!C CC C ★★★★★ Honestly cannot recommend this enough! Booked the French Quarter walking tour with Sandy last minute and I am so happy I did. Sandy was incredibly knowledgeable and made all of the history FUN to learn. Will definitely be booking more tours on my trip!Mona P.Mona P. ★★★★★ French Quarter walking tour was great! Sandy was knowledgeable, friendly and informative with a NOLA sense of humor. I highly recommend Free Tours by FootTodd K.Todd K. ★★★★★ The walking tour of the French Quarter was superb. Our guide Sandy was phenomenal. She was full of knowledge and really funny. I highly recommend her and this tour.Suzanne K.Suzanne K. ★★★★★ We did the French Quarter tour with Sandy - she was very knowledgeable and entertaining…. It was a bitterly cold day but she made New Orleans warmer with her passion for her subject. She also had a really good clear speaking voice. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a tour with Sandy. In the afternoon we did the Garden District tour with Danny - again very knowledgeable and interesting. Our 2 walking tours were a perfect way to see and hear all about two very different aspects of New Orleans. Also both guides left their mobile numbers should we need assistance or recommendations later during our stay. We always look for “Free Tours by Foot” during our travels.Joan T.Joan T. ★★★★★ Kayla gave the French Quarter Food Tour today, they were very knowledgeable and it was interesting learning about the differences between Cajun and Creole as well as trying some fantastic ice cream. Thank you for a great tour Kaylajs_loader

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This post provides details for our daily, guided walking tour of the French Quarter.

We also include information on our self-guided GPS-enabled audio tour and our other tours in the Quarter.


WALKING TOUR OF THE FRENCH QUARTER

Famous for its beads and beers on Bourbon Street, the reality of the Vieux Carre far surpasses its Mardi Gras reputation.

In a city that dazzles the visitor with its remarkable architecture, the French Quarter is certainly a standout, with Spanish, Caribbean, French, and American influences.

French Quarter Tour

It's also a district full of characters: from musicians to magicians to voodoo practitioners.

Join Free Tours by Foot on our French Quarter Tour, as we wander the historic streets and alleys of the Old District, passing by the street theater, peeking into historic churches, and discovering hidden courtyards, all while entertaining you with stories of authors, and artists, priests, and pirates.

Join us as we uncover the real French Quarter.

Sights we cover on this walking tour of the French Quarter:

Check out our self-guided tour of the French Quarter to learn more about what you will see.

Tour information

Reservations: REQUIRED. Click here to reserve.  Groups of 10 or more persons should visit our group inquiry page

French quarter tour meeting point

Where: Meet at the Andrew Jackson Statue in Jackson Square (map). Look for your guide with the Free Tours by Foot logo.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Approximately 1 mile in length.

When:

Cost:  name-your-own-price tourGroups of 6-9 must prepay $10/person. Groups of 10 or more must organize a private tour and can read about our options for groups.

Save more money in New Orleans with a tourist discount pass and consider a swamp tour and a plantation tour.


Take Walks

In addition to our tours, this company also offers two great tours of the French Quarter that you might want to consider.

The first tour covers some of the secrets of this neighborhood, including details about Bourbon Street, Hurricane Katrina, and a potentially haunted mansion.

The second outing is their New Orleans in a Day trip, which includes various subjects and locations such as the Garden District, the French Quarter, and more.

Secrets of the French Quarter

  • $39/Adults, Students | $29/Children
  • Availability: Tues, Thur - Sat at 2 pm
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Includes tickets to the Presbytere.
  • Includes free Beignet from Cafe du Monde.
  • It Covers French Quarter, Bourbon Street, The Tango Belt, Pirate Alley, Jackson Square, the Cabildo and more.

New Orleans in a Day

  • $99/Adults, Students | $89/Children
  • Availability: Tue, Thur - Sat at 9 am
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Includes tickets to the Presbytere.
  • Includes tickets to the Elms Mansion.
  • Includes tickets to the Streetcar.
  • Includes free Beignet from Cafe du Monde.
  • Includes complimentary Praline.
  • Covers the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, The Tango Belt, Pirate Alley, Jackson Square, the French Market, St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, a Praline Factory, Elms Mansion, and more!

FRENCH QUARTER AUDIO TOUR

We also offer a self-guided, audio tour for you to use anytime you wish.

The audio tour is GPS-enabled, so you can also follow on your phone. Downloads cost just $1.99.

Here is an audio sample.

We also offer audio tours of the Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery #1, and an audio tour of our Arts, Music, and More Tour.

Here is how it works:

  1. Purchase an audio tour.
  2. Get a confirmation email with .mp3, .pdf, and embeddable Google Map
  3. Enjoy the tour(s).

Even if you don't download any tours, you will still have access to valuable information on sightseeing, eating, and playing in New Orleans.


Save more money in New Orleans with a tourist discount pass and consider a swamp tour and a plantation tour.

About The Author

Sarah Hester

Sarah first moved to New Orleans in 2001 to work for the American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana. While working in the communities of New Orleans she fell in love with the unique culture of the Big Easy; it's food, music, architecture, wildlife, and most of all history. Read More... Sarah began her career with FTBF, first as a guide, then as an owner/operator. She believes every day is a good day if she gets to impart her love of her beloved New Orleans with Free Tours By Foot guests. She especially likes to convert new Who Dat Saints Fans!
Updated: November 30th, 2023
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