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French Quarter Walking Tours

Locally owned and operated since 2012

Nola Tour Guy is the only locally owned and operated walking tour company that offers FREE Historical Walking Tours,

How can it be Free?

How can our expert guides lead you through; the most interesting and historic neighborhoods in New Orleans for free? We are so sure you will love our tours you will gladly pay what you feel the tour is worth ($15-25 per person is suggested).

What tours do we offer and when?

We offer four different walking tours. French Quarter Cemetery, Garden District, and Jazz Music tours. If you have over six people in your group please book a private tour. To find out more about the tours we offer keep scrolling or click book a tour.

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How and when can I join the walking tour?

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Free French Quarter Tour

The French Quarter is a place of constant change, settled by the French, ruled by the Spanish, occupied by the Americans, and the second-largest port of entry for Italian immigrants in the 19th century. In the 20th century, it became a haven for artists, musicians, and bohemians. Then one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world. Often looking down on for being so “touristy” The French Quarter might be the oldest neighborhood in the United States. It has been continually occupied since the cities founding in 1718 and it features countless surviving examples of intact 19th century architecture. After the tour it will become apparent why New Orleans is Americas’ Most Interesting City and you will have a detailed understanding the history and culture of New Orleans oldest neighborhood..

I'm originally from New Orleans...I will never look at the streets of the French Quarter in the same way. -Cathy, New York City

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What you will see on this tour

Immerse yourself in 300 years of history in the heart of New Orleans. Our New Orleans French Quarter walking tour covers the complete background of the French Quarter, the oldest and most vibrant neighborhood in the city.

On this Tour we’ll cover:

-Pirates Alley

-Jackson Square including The Cabildo and The Presbytere

-Royal Street

-History of Bourbon Street and Storyville

-Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner Homes

and much more!

When: Everyday at 10am

Where: We meet at Washington Artillery Park, 768 Decatur. Walk up the stairs we meet by the Cannon.

And remember our tours are FREE! We are so sure you will love our walking tour of the French Quarter that you will gladly pay what you feel the tour is worth, it’s the best money back guarantee in the business!

Explore one of the most famous neighborhoods in the city when you book a free French Quarter tour with Nola Tour Guy. View the city through the eyes of our passionate tour guides, and see why so many people have the French Quarter on their bucket lists.

Where the French Quarter Tour Meets

768 Decatur. Walk up the steps. Your guide will have a hat that says GUY. Space on the New Orleans French Quarter walking tour is limited, so we recommend booking online or via call/text (504)300-9489. Walk-ups accepted but space is very limited due to covid-19. Please arrive promptly. Tour starts at 10AM on certain days, please click Book a Free Tour to check availability or scroll down at check out our calender. Please limit individual booking size to six adults. If your group is larger than six adults, please book a private tour.

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Map of Meeting Location

French Quarter Walking Tour Schedule