Separate fact from fiction as you hear local legends and trivia
French Quarter Walking Tour With 1850 House Museum Admission
Summary Description
Highlights
- Separate fact from fiction as you hear local legends and trivia
- Learn about 19th-century life in New Orleans at the 1850 House Museum
- Step inside the Pontalba, one of the oldest apartment buildings in the US
Description
See New Orleans’ French Quarter through the lens of the past on a walking tour that showcases the history and legends of the city's most atmospheric neighborhood. While most tours only offer stories from the sidewalk, this one includes admission to the 1850 House Museum inside the Pontalba Apartments for a docent-led look at antebellum life in Louisiana.
Included / Excluded
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - 1850 House Museum and Store
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
About operator:
Friends of the Cabildo (FOC) Tours depart every day at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from the 1850 House Museum Store on Historic Jackson Square (523 St. Ann Street). The FOC is a private non-profit founded in New Orleans in 1956. The FOC is a support organization for the Louisiana State Museums and its departments of collections, education, and exhibits. Friends of the Cabildo also operates the 1850 House Museum Store for the Museum, serving as its official Louisiana State Museum Store. The FOC also provides walking tour guide training classes for licensed tour guides. The month long intensive class is one of two such classes in the City of New Orleans and its guides are some of the best in the city. Guides volunteer their time to give two tours a day, every day, from the 1850 House Museum Store (523 St. Ann Street) and each guide provides a historical, cultural and architectural view of the city.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2 hours
