The French Quarter, or Vieux Carre, was founded in 1718, and is a National Historic Landmark. Join us on the French Quarter tour in New Orleans for a historical and intriguing tour.
Your guide will first take you to the banks of the Mississippi River, the birthplace of New Orleans. The largest river in North America is a mystical body of water that has allowed New Orleans's culture to thrive throughout the years.
The next stop will be the French Market, the oldest market in the nation. As you explore and shop in the market, get a taste of New Orleans's true culture. From there, you will visit Jean Lafitte Blacksmith Shop where you will learn about New Orleans's pirates. Discover which pirate stories are myths and which are true as you hear the dramatic tales of New Orleans's pirate history.
Visit the film sites of "A Streetcar Named Desire,"ン "An Interview with the Vampire,"ン and "Live and Let Die"ン at the Creole courtyard. In this luscious garden, learn about the history and struggle of the Creole culture. Your guide will teach you about the history of slavery in New Orleans and Creole mistresses in the Quadroon Ballroom.
The last stops on this New Orleans tour will include literary sites. Stop by the building where Tennessee Williams wrote, "A Streetcar Named Desire."ン Visit sties important to author Anne Rice's many novels, and see the Faulkner House, where William Faulkner lived and write the novel "Soldier's Pay."ン Book this informative and fun French Quarter Tour for a genuine New Orleans experience you'll never forget.