Take a tour from a guide who has deep roots in the French Quarter and Garden District. Not only will you help the local community, you'll have a hometown perspective. As a child, I rode the streetcar each day to school and later attended Loyola University during Katrina. The areas I cover are a familiar landscape, and I can't wait to share my insights and the city's history with you.
LGHTS: – Guided walking tour in the French Quarter and Garden District
Ride the St. Charles Streetcar, the oldest streetcar line in the country
Tour guide is a local with deep roots in New Orleans
Learn about the people, architecture, culture, and traditions that make New Orleans unique
What To Expect
Mississippi River
We start at the Mississippi River, where all our lands were built we talk about the early history from native American settlements to the first French market and West African and Central African slaves first coming to the colony. We stroll down the Riverwalk to Jackson square.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
French Quarter
We take a tour through the French Quarter stopping at historical sites and talking history along the way comparing the Creole and American sides of the city. We discuss how they were settled the differences in culture and architecture before we hop on the streetcar to the Garden District.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Garden District
We ride the oldest streetcar line in the country St Charles line into the Garden District from the French Quarter. Passing Lafayette square and getting off at Lafayette Cemetery. We will tour many historic mansions along the way before ending the tour at Magazine Street.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Streetcar rides
Private and custom guiding services
Exclude
Snacks