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Seller: TourNOrleans
(Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc.)
Seller Description:
Experience the most magnificent neighborhood of America's "most interesting city."
The French Quarter is a world unto itself which offers a lifetime of discovery so a two hour introduction is very beneficial to a New Orleans visit!
Historic New Orleans Tours has been guiding travelers and locals alike through the "Vieux Carre" since 1996. About these tours, Frommer's New Orleans writes: "Historic New Orleans Tours is the place to go for authenticity rather than sensationalism."
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Activity Information:
Activity Description
Explore the storied streets of the Vieux Carre where legend and documented history converge. From the dynamic Mississippi River to the serene courtyards, discover everything from the outrageous colonial history to Creole culture, piracy and architectural masterpieces!
The walking tour includes:
- The Mississippi River or the "Father of Waters" - this mythological body of water has provided New Orleans with its reason for being.
- The French Market, the oldest open-air market in the nation.
- Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley.
- Jean Lafitte Blacksmith Shop - hear the dramatic tales of legendary pirate Jean Lafitte and his "Baratarians"!
- Jackson Square and its splendid architecture, including St. Louis Cathedral; the Cabildo and the Presbytere, Spanish buildings which flank the cathedral; the Pontalba Buildings, the oldest apartments in the US; and the statue of Andrew Jackson.
- A Creole courtyard - learn about the complexities of Creole society.
- The Quadroon Ballroom - explore the world of Creole mistresses and the system of placage.
- Various jazz landmarks and film locations such as King Creole, A Streetcar Named Desire, Live and Let Die, J.F.K, An Interview With The Vampire, The Big Easy, Angel Heart, Double Jeopardy, and Runaway Jury.
The tour also visits Anne Rice sites and literary haunts such as Faulkner House, the home of William Faulkner. The tour also stops at Pirate's Alley, the scene of daring pirate prison escapes and a legendary dueling ground.
Try our daily tours at 10:30 am or our Twilight Stroll at 5 pm Thursday through Sunday!
Meeting Location:
Near Bourbon Street and Bienville Street (New Orleans, LA)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
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