Top Experiences in The Presbytère

Discover the spirit of New Orleans as we tour iconic landmarks and neighborhoods that tell the story of the city’s incredible rebirth following Hurricane Katrina.

Our New Orleans tour will pass through two beautiful neighborhoods, the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny, both known for their architecture styles and vibrant music scenes that, thanks to their position above the Mississippi River, were spared from the 2005 storm’s floods. Among other neighborhoods known for music culture, you may be familiar with Tremé, where you’ll discover artists who called this neighborhood home as well as the site of beloved live music joint Ernie K-Doe Mother-in-Law Lounge.

Many musicians’ livelihoods were affected by Katrina, and we’ll have a chance to reflect on this tragedy and lives lost at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial.

After a tour stop at the levees breached during the storm, you’ll have a fuller picture of the city’s struggles and successes following one of the nation’s worst disasters.

Join us on an unforgettable New Orleans history tour, led by descendants of those who lived the rich and complex history.

Founded in 1718 by a courageous teenager, La Nouvelle Orleans has been a pioneer, celebrated and notorious, for centuries.

With us, you'll learn about:

*Creation of Jazz: The soul of music
*Mardi Gras Parades: Cultural festivities
*New Orleans Firsts: From Cocktails to Cuisine
*Legalized Prostitution: A provocative past
*Natural Challenges: The battle with hurricanes and floods

We delve beyond the headlines, into the heart of New Orleans, revealing stories that go far beyond the surface. The full history is vast, filled with triumphs and trials that continue to fascinate.

Don't miss the chance to experience this heritage from those who inherited the legacy.

Book now for a vibrant, authentic, and exclusive exploration of the most spirited city in America. Let the stories come alive!

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Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture on a 2-hour walk around the French Quarter. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with a local guide to explore the many building styles prevalent in this neighborhood, with special attention to the history and the features of French and Spanish architecture. Hear the stories of the 18th and 19th century architects and families who made their mark on this unique area. Buildings included in this tour range from Creole Colonial buildings such as the Ursuline Convent and Madame John's Legacy to the 20th Century Louisiana Supreme Court. Your group will be no more than 14 people allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.

Discover New Orleans’ historic locations in the French Quarter by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a security guard on a mission to retrieve a stolen artwork from the thief.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location.

Highlights include:
•Explore St. Louis Cathedral, Café du Monde, Jackson Square and other lesser-known places.
•Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
•Discover the history of New Orleans’ signature treat, the beignet.
•Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
•Visit one of the oldest bars in America.

After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

You will have a chance to see the most famous things in French Quater, New Orleans and have the recognizable city as your background for the shoot. I will make sure you have great pictures to take home—a unique souvenir of your time in New Orleans. We do this for several years and love it! We have several publications about our experience. You can check part of an article about our experience in the Whereyat magazine on the screenshot.
Group size is a maximum of 4,5 people to keep this experience as personal as possible, if your booking is for less than 4,5 people you will be paired with other people to share this experience (you will still get your photos severely, not as a group).

We will be covering as much spots as possible from the locations mentioned in the list (depending on how fast all the group will be moving).

Mystique of the Lower French Quarter: A New Orleans Walking Tour” immerses you in the rich history, haunting legends, and vibrant culture of the Lower French Quarter. Begin your exploration with French Quarter , where the tales of ghosts and spirits set the mood for your adventure. Continue to The Presbytère, a historic building on Jackson Square that offers a glimpse into the city’s multifaceted past and its relationship with Mardi Gras. Next, visit the Toulouse Theatre, a venue steeped in the performing arts tradition of New Orleans. Stroll down Chartres Street, a picturesque thoroughfare that encapsulates the essence of the Lower French Quarter’s architectural beauty and old-world charm. This walking tour is a journey through time, unveiling the mysteries and allure that make the Lower French Quarter a captivating destination.

Discover the rich history and traditions behind the most iconic foods of New Orleans on this tasting and cultural tour of the French Quarter!

We’ll explore the oldest public market in the US, the French Market, and hear about its Native American roots and current-day role in NOLA’s culinary scene. Along the way we may sample a beignet, brought to New Orleans in the 18th century by French colonists from "the old mother country" and also by Acadians.

Your local guide will then navigate you through the French Quarter, where you’ll experience the influence of Cajun and Creole cultures on New Orleans favorites like gumbo and sausages. We’ll uncover Louisiana origins and farming traditions, which also link our African American and Caribbean communities.

Among other immigrant-inspired cuisines found here in the Crescent City, we’ll enjoy a signature sandwich, before ending with a sweet treat with ties to the city’s history and locally harvested ingredients. Bon appétit!

Have a ball in The Big Easy and let the Sightseeing Day Pass be your key to the rich cultural gumbo pot that is New Orleans. Keep the good times rolling with access to over 20 of the care-free city’s attractions, including convenient Hop-On/Hop-Off bus tours that swing through Dixieland’s landmark quarters. Savor authentic opulence of the rich French-Creole blend of flavor, then party on with NOLA’s classic ‘laissez faire,’ jazzy nightlife.

Tailor your trip to New Orleans to fit your ideal itinerary with an easy-to-use Sightseeing Day Pass. Select a 1, 2, 3, or 5 Day Pass, and enjoy full admission to the attractions that interest you most, saving over 50% and no fixed start date. A perfect choice for first time visitors with an open itinerary and active travelers looking to explore all of NOLA. Explore the crown jewel of Louisiana, and enjoy the colorful Quarters of New Orleans, including Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market.

Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.

Explore the history and culture of the Crescent City through the lens of craft cocktails on this pay-as-you-wish cocktail tour of New Orleans with a local guide!

Whether it’s our guides’ favorite local dive bars or a sophisticated speakeasy, you’ll get an appreciation for the city’s role in cocktail history while passing some top attractions in New Orleans.

At each stop, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about iconic drinks and choose the ones that really speak to your senses. You may indulge in a French 75, sip on the famous Sazerac, or enjoy another delicious libation that shows how French culture inspired the city’s bartenders and the traditions that continue to this day. Depending on your group’s interests, we can venture down Bourbon Street and try the notorious Hurricane.

Whether you’d like a tour tailored to your group’s interests or simply want to experience the essence of the city’s cocktail culture, our team is ready to show off New Orleans’ best cocktail bars!

Experience New Orleans with us on this 2.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Venture out of the French Quarter to explore the beautiful Garden District, Treme, Marigny, 9th Ward, and many other unique American neighborhoods. Learn about the city's fascinating history and awe in the sights and sounds of America's greatest city. On The 4PM tour enjoy exclusive access to a private cemetery.

From pirates to voodoo priestesses, this French Quarter tour will give you a new perspective of New Orleans and its fascinating – and sometimes sinister–history.

You’ll set out from Jackson Square with your tour guide into one of the oldest neighborhoods of New Orleans. Here in the Vieux Carre, you’ll hear how this Mississippi port became home to characters of all types, including criminals.

We’ll walk down Pirate’s Alley and hear legends behind its name as well as that of the Cabildo, formerly a prison site. We’ll pass by a mansion with a chilling past and one that highlights our nation’s complicated history of slavery. And no haunted tour dealing with the macabre and occult can omit the stories of voodoo and its so-called queen now interred in one of New Orleans’ famed above-ground cemeteries.

While our ghost tour tales may haunt you, you’ll also get a deeper look into the city’s heritage leading up to the American Civil War and see some top New Orleans attractions along the way!

New Orleans stands as one of the most unique culinary destinations in the U.S., known especially for a dish that carries with it the story of the city and its people: gumbo. On this food tour of the French Quarter, we’ll delight your taste buds with the various styles of gumbo and learn why this hearty dish captures the essence of the Crescent City.

With a local guide, you’ll be visiting beloved & lesser-known eateries serving up the best of gumbo, discovering the ingredients that go into creating the Creole,Cajun, Native American, and African influences that have evolved as immigrants shaped the city’s food scene.

This New Orleans food tour will have you soaking up rich history and the last of your bowl with some French bread, ending with a classic dessert with a story of its own.

Along the way, your tour guide will point out buildings that represent the city’s mix of cultures just as much as gumbo, including the Parisian-inspired Pontalba buildings and iconic St. Louis Cathedral.

Sightsee the best of New Orleans and save compared to buying separate attraction tickets with Go City. For one low price you'll get admission to over 25 of the most popular attractions and tours in the Big Easy.

Explore the city on-board an Adventures in New Orleans Bus tour, go on a traditional Paddlewheeler cruise, check the huge collection of artifacts and exhibits at the National WWII Museum, or discover the secrets of Louisiana cuisine with a mouth-watering New Orleans cooking school class demo. Your New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass is fully digital and comes with a digital guide complete with attraction opening times and other useful tips.

The All-Inclusive Pass includes:

• 1, 2, 3 or 5-day admission to over 25 New Orleans attractions and tours
• Top activities including Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise, Adventures in New Orleans Bus tour and more