French Quarter Walking Tour

Discover the 'real' history and legends of the Creole people that make up the mysterious neighborhood of the French Quarter. Saunter down the sidewalk's of Royal, Bourbon and other quaint streets named after both saints and sinners. Your licensed guide will point out the architecture, homes, and legends of the historic French Quarter, originally settled by the French in the early 1700's.

Let a 'local expert' unravel the mysteries of America's oldest and most unique living neighborhood!

• Follow in the footsteps of historic figures as you stroll along the Mighty Mississippi, through the French Market and Jackson Square, down the banquettes (sidewalks) of quaint streets named after European saints and sinners.
• See the old Quarter come to life as your guide explains its secrets and helps you understand all it has to offer - architecture, courtyards, food, music, art and gardens.
• Includes a guided tour of the Old Ursuline Convent and Gardens, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, as well as one of the few surviving buildings from French colonial days.
• Learn about yellow fever, voodoo, and the often grisly medical practices of the 19th century, such as leeches and bloodletting.
• Conclude your tour in the shady comfort of the newly renovated courtyard with its medicinal herb garden.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

1 June - 30 September, 2008
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

1 October - 23 November, 2008
Daily, except Sunday

24 November - 31 December, 2008
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Unavailable Dates:

• New Years Day (1 January)
• Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Toulouse St, New Orleans near the French Quarter

Departure Time:

1 June - 30 September, 2008

• 10:00am

1 October - 31 December, 2008

• 1:00pm

Return Details:

Tour returns to original departure point

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from selected New Orleans hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

Additional information

French Quarter

Inclusions:

• Guided tour of the Ursuline Convent
• Narrated motorcoach transportation
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Lunch

Additional information

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
• Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher

Booking Details:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Terms and Conditions:

All sales are final and attract 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.