French Quarter Tour with Local Guide and Creole Stories
Overview
Discover the essence of New Orleans with a walking tour of the French Quarter, guided by a certified, multilingual local expert. Immerse yourself in a fusion of European, African and Caribbean influences as you listen to captivating Creole stories, visit hidden courtyards and meet characters and legends that have scarred the soul of the city.
What's Included
- Personalized narration in English, Spanish, French or Italian
- Local tips for further exploring the city
- Guided walking tour with certified local guide
- Creole drink (choice of Creole drink available when booking)
- Souvenirs (option available when booking)
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
Meeting Location
622 Pirates Alley
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pirate's Alley Cafe
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jackson Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Muriel's Jackson Square
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lalaurie Mansion
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Street (pass by)
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bourbon Street (pass by)
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Anthony's Garden
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We only serve alcoholic beverages to people over 21 years old. Minors will receive non-alcoholic beverages.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Personalized narration in English, Spanish, French or Italian.
- Local tips for further exploring the city.
- Guided walking tour with certified local guide.
- Creole drink (choice of Creole drink available when booking).
- Souvenirs (option available when booking).
- Transportation to/from the meeting point.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the French Quarter Tour with Local Guide and Creole Stories is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for French Quarter Tour with Local Guide and Creole Stories will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Personalized narration in English, Spanish, French or Italian
- Local tips for further exploring the city
- Guided walking tour with certified local guide
- Creole drink (choice of Creole drink available when booking)
- Souvenirs (option available when booking)
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We only serve alcoholic beverages to people over 21 years old. Minors will receive non-alcoholic beverages.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
