French Quarter History Tour with Cafe Du Monde
Description
Culture, stories and history! Experience a walking tour of the historic Vieux Carre, the oldest sector of New Orleans, discussing its 300th anniversary, architecture and culture. Explore charming French Quarter streets. Intriguing architectural features, elegant wrought iron balconies, galleries and some of the oldest structures in the United States. Our knowledgeable guide will explain the city’s alluring culture and three centuries of captivating history. If option chosen, end your tour with Sugar Dusted Beignets and Cafe au Lait at the world-famous Cafe Du Monde. Cafe du Monde is at your leisure. Times vary at each location.
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Itinerary
Experience a memorable, 1.5-hour walking tour in one of the oldest communities in the United States: the historic Vieux Carre, better knows as the French Quarter, in New Orleans. Full experience approximately 2 hours
The tour begins at the St. Louis Cathedral steps at Jackson Square.
The French Market is made up of various sheds. Each represent something different and host a variety of vendors, restaurants and shops.
Today, the French Quarter offers an exciting vision of the historic greatness of New Orleans with its narrow streets, French and Spanish architecture, and the oldest cathedral and apartment buildings in America. Courtyards, patios, intriguing alleys, artists, musicians on every corner, outdoor markets, and a wide array of internationally famous restaurants make the French Quarter the heart of New Orleans!
The name is now, Oscar Dunn park. It is a grand view of the Mississippi River , overlooks Jackson Square and a high point view of the French Quarter
End with a optional delicious breakfast of beignets and cafe au lait at New Orleans’ own Cafe Du Monde.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (walking on some uneven surfaces)
- Comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather is recommended.
- Menu items and, or stops are interchangeable and may change without notice.
- Guide gratuities are excluded. Guide and host gratuities are always appreciated.
- ALLERGIES - This tour highlights set tastings and does not offer gluten-free, vegetarian options, vegan or pescatarian options. Please advise us of any TRUE food allergies. *Note: Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork.
- Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
Reviews(136)
We had an amazing time on our New Orleans food tour! Susan did a fantastic job bringing the city to life with her knowledge of the history, culture, and unique character of each neighborhood we visited. The food was absolutely delicious, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. Susan’s passion for New Orleans really shined through and made the experience feel much more personal than just a food tour. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to experience the flavors and soul of the city!
We loved this tour from top to bottom. Great food, great scenery and great explanations throughout. Susan, our guide, excels at her job. She had engaging, thorough and thoughtful explanations of all the sights we were walking through and food we were eating. Would highly recommend this tour and especially Susan!
Love the coffee and beniget a must visit. There was no fee to get in. We went on a tour bus of New Orleans and it was part of the tour. We stayed for about 15-20 minutes. Open and airy plenty of seating. Lots of people. The staff was nice. The coffee is delicious. They're known for their benigts.
Wonderful guide we had, Lauren, such a nice woman, informative and delicious, about 2 hours, little on the pricey side but BEST value for money considering you get four mini meals!
Great tour by our tour guide Kristi she did a wonderful job of walking us through town and explaining the history of New Orleans. She made the trip enjoyable and personal and we really felt well about what we had learned. Highly recommend her for everyone.!
We booked this Tour to learn more about the history of New Orleans and the French Quarter. Jonn, our guide, gave us an incredibly insightful look into both the past and the present of these historic places. Every house and every corner has its own story and secrets, and Jonn knows them all. This tour was one of the most exciting and interesting I’ve ever experienced. The time flew by far too quickly as our small group strolled through the historic alleys. The visit to Cafe Du Monde at the end, with its delicious beignets, was unforgettable. A big thank you to our guide and Destination-Kitchen for making this special experience possible for me. The tour was more than worth of the price. I’d love to do it again on another occasion!
Lauren provided Excellent food and history
Our tour guide Jonn was the absolute best! He is beyond knowledgeable about everything in the French Quarters! He takes his time to explain the facts, the sites, and every detail, which is so appreciated especially when traveling to a new destination. Getting to learn the French quarters and its history was amazing and we were truly taught by the best! Thanks to Jonn!! Our wonderful tour guide and an expert in anything/everything historical. Jonn made this trip very memorable for us with his quick witt, funny jokes and charisma! We can’t begin to thank him enough! He gives the best tours!
We highly recommend this tour. Jonn was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and personable. Our group ended up being only 5 people, so we had a very interactive tour with Jonn, who answered every question we asked. Since he also does foodie tours, he added some restaurant insights and suggestions, as well. It was only supposed to be a two-hour tour but, when he determined that it would go past the two hours in order to cover what he wanted, he asked us if that was OK. We all agreed and the tour lasted closer to 2 1/2 hours. The tour ended with a voucher for each of us to Cafe Du Monde that covered 3 beignets and a coffee each. He said we could use them at any day/time and at any site, including the airport, and covered all costs, including tip. So, we used one that day and one the next.
Jonn was super knowledgeable and really made the experience a great one! Give yourself about 2.5 hours for the tour as there is a lot of information to go through. Thank you Jonn!
