Baton Rouge Historic Downtown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Baton Rouge, US
33% of travellers recommend this
Good (9 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore Baton Rouge's historic gems and spots
  • Experience the city's rich history and secrets
  • Discover the best Cajun food and its origins
  • Learn about the civil rights story in Baton Rouge
  • See the tallest State Capital building in the USA

Meeting Point

The tour starts outside the Old Governors Mansion, also known as the little white house. You'll learn it' history, about the Governor's that made this home and why it's the little white house. Then you'll be guided step by step through Baton Rouge.

Meeting point

502 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends at the New state house, the tallest in the USA, and after the tour feel free to enter and take the elevator up to the observation deck.

Meeting point

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

The Old Governor's Mansion

The tour starts at what is known is the little white house, you'll hear it story, the governors and then explore Baton Rouge.

2

Louisiana's Old State Capitol

The tour stops at the Old State Captial, that looks like a castle. You'll hear about its history, about Mark Twain, and it's free to enter!

Duration 10 minutes
3

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

The tour goes to the red stick statue where you'll hear how the city got it's name and the people that came before it.

Duration 10 minutes
4

Sing the River Sculpture

See the Sing the River Sculpture and hear the history of the Mississippi and the people that lived here.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Poor Boy Lloyd's

Discover the best cajun food and learn how the Cajuns came to Louisiana from Canada.

Duration 5 minutes
6

445 N 3rd St

Learn the civil rights story in Baton Rouge and how it inspired the rest of the country.

Duration 5 minutes
7

Louisiana State Capitol

The tour ends at the Tallest State Capital Building in the USA, where you'll hear about Huey Long, how he pushed to build it and the history of the city.

Duration 10 minutes
8

Downtown

The tour wills top at plenty of stops in the city, walk along the river and tell the history from the beginning to now.

Duration 20 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Try the gumbo at Parrain's Seafood
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    Visit the Capitol Gardens for photos
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    Check out the local art at the Kress Building
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking
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    Explore the Mississippi Riverfront park

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