1.5 Hours • Ages 4 - 8 • Treasure the past!
Discover the French Quarter through the eyes of a pirate on this thrilling 1.5-hour treasure hunt designed for kids ages 4 to 8. Explore history, uncover clues, and claim your hidden treasure while experiencing New Orleans’ iconic historic district.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for families and children in average physical condition who can comfortably walk for an hour and a half.
Wildlife
History
The French Quarter, founded in 1718, served as a strategic port city with deep pirate and maritime history through the 18th and 19th centuries.
Conservation
Tours encourage respect for historic buildings and discourage littering to preserve the French Quarter’s cultural heritage.
French QuarTour Kids
1.5 Hours • Ages 4 - 8 • Treasure the past!
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.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The treasure hunt involves walking on cobblestones and paved streets, so comfortable, sturdy shoes are a must.
Bring Water Bottles
Keep kids hydrated by carrying water especially during warmer months in New Orleans.
Dress for the Weather
The French Quarter can be warm and humid; light, breathable clothing will keep young explorers comfortable.
Stay Close to Your Group
The streets can be busy; keep children within sight to ensure safety during the adventure.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Supports extended walking on uneven surfaces throughout the French Quarter.
Water Bottle
Helps maintain hydration during hot and humid weather.
summer
Sun Hat or Cap
Provides protection from midday sun on open streets.
summer
Light Jacket or Raincoat
Useful in spring months when sudden rain showers can occur in New Orleans.
spring