easy
2 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; walking on cobblestone streets requires steady footing but no special training.
Step back in time with Destination Kitchen’s French Quarter History Walking Tour, where history meets flavor in the oldest neighborhood of New Orleans. End your stroll with famous beignets at Café du Monde for an authentic city experience.
Adults $29.99 | Seniors/Students $24.50 | Discounts for Big Groups (6 or more)
Adult (Ages 19+) - $29.99 Senior (Ages 62+) - $24.50 Student (Ages 11-18) - $24.50 Child 10 and under - $15.75 Groups of 6 or more - $24.50 per person
2 hours
Experience New Orleans in a unique way as the city wakes up with you. Take a stroll through the historic and colorful city. Beignets and Cafe au Lait at the famous Cafe Du Monde to culminate. We will begin at 9:15 AM.
Experience a memorable two-hour walking tour in one of the oldest communities in the United States: the historic Vieux Carré in New Orleans. Next, you will travel through the French Quarter or the Vieux Carré, the oldest sector of the city. Today, the French Quarter offers an exciting vision of the historic greatness of New Orleans with its narrow streets, French and Spanish architecture and the oldest Cathedral and apartment buildings in America. Courtyards, patios, intriguing alleys, artists and musicians on every corner, outdoor markets, and a wide array of internationally famous restaurants make the French Quarter the heart of New Orleans. Your tour will end with delicious beignets and café au lait at New Orleans’ own Café Du Monde.
TOUR FACTS:
Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
• Menu items and, or stops are interchangeable and may change without notice.
• Guide gratuities are excluded. Guide and host gratuities are always appreciated.
• ALLERGIES - This tour highlights set tastings and does not offer gluten-free, vegetarian options, vegan or pescatarian options. Please advise us of any TRUE food allergies. *Note: Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork.
The 9:15 AM start lets you enjoy cooler temperatures and fewer crowds for a more intimate tour.
Expect two hours of walking on uneven cobblestones; sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable throughout.
Beignets and café au lait are included—advise your guide in advance if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Morning temperatures can be cool, especially outside summer months, so bring layers to stay comfortable.
The French Quarter, established in 1718, is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans and one of the oldest in the United States, reflecting layered French and Spanish colonial influences.
Local efforts focus on preserving historic architecture and promoting sustainable tourism that respects the fragile urban ecosystem of the Quarter.
Supportive shoes help navigate uneven cobblestone streets safely and comfortably.
Stay hydrated, especially during warm weather with limited shade on city streets.
summer specific
Layering keeps you comfortable amid fluctuating morning temperatures and indoor/outdoor stops.
spring|fall|winter specific
A hat and sunscreen guard against sun exposure during early morning walks.
summer|spring|fall specific