Step into 1830s New Orleans with French QuarTour Kids’ Creole Kids Living History Tour, an interactive walking experience where children uncover diverse stories from the city’s past. Engage with history through props, maps, and vivid storytelling amid the iconic French Quarter.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for children aged 7+ and families in average physical condition, involving gentle walking on city streets.
Wildlife
History
The 1830s in New Orleans was a period marked by cultural intersection, social stratification, and rich Creole traditions that shaped the city's identity.
Conservation
Efforts by local historians and tour operators help preserve historic buildings and educate visitors on the sensitive subject of slavery and cultural diversity.
French QuarTour Kids
Step into 1830s New Orleans with French QuarTour Kids’ Creole Kids Living History Tour, an interactive walking experience where children uncover diverse stories from the city’s past. Engage with history through props, maps, and vivid storytelling amid the iconic French Quarter.
French QuarTour Kids is a New Orleans-based company that creates interactive, child-focused walking tours and experiences in the historic French Quarter. The operation offers a range of guided adventures designed specifically for children and tweens, including the Spooky Ghost Hunt, the Creole Kids Living History Tour, the Twilight Tour, the Pirate Treasure Hunt, and birthday party experiences.
Many of the public adventures run approximately 1.5 hours and use storytelling, hands-on activities, and simple investigative tools to engage young participants. For example, the Spooky Ghost Hunt combines captivating ghost stories with hands-on ghost detectors to spark imagination, while the Twilight Tour targets tweens with age-appropriate tales about the Rougarou and Madame Lalaurie and includes ghost hunting tools.
The Creole Kids Living History Tour transports children to the 1830s, exploring diverse childhoods of the era with maps, props, and a visit to the Hermann-Grima House courtyard and slave quarters. The Pirate Treasure Hunt sends kids on a historic scavenger adventure through the French Quarter to learn about pirates and 1800s local life. Birthday party bookings provide a private format for celebrations built around these themes.
Tours take place primarily in the French Quarter and highlight local culture, architecture, and neighborhood stories. Guides use interactive props and simple maps so children can follow along and participate actively during each 1.5-hour adventure. Bookings are available.
Location
New Orleans, LA
Operating in the French Quarter
Typical Length
1.5 hours
Common duration for listed tours
Audience
Kids & Tweens
Designed for children and tweens
Tours Offered
5 tours
Ghost hunts, history, pirates, parties
Book a Spooky Ghost Hunt, Creole Living History Tour, Pirate Treasure Hunt, Twilight Tour, or a themed birthday party for a memorable family outing.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts at Dutch Alley (Decatur & Dumaine St) to check in and get settled.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
This walking tour covers historic cobblestone streets—sturdy, comfortable shoes will keep little feet happy.
Bring Water
Especially in warmer months, carry water to stay hydrated during the 90-minute tour outdoors.
Be Prepared for Weather
The tour proceeds rain or shine with brief outdoor stops; bring a light rain jacket or sun protection accordingly.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports steady walking on uneven historic streets.
Water bottle
Hydration is key, especially in hot and humid weather.
summer
Light rain jacket
Protects against spring showers during the outdoor tour.
spring
Sun protection
Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen shield from direct sun during the day.
summer