Creole Kids Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans, US
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Local expert guide included
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Kid-friendly experience
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Wheelchair accessible
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Operates in all weather
Explore the French Quarter with your kids on a unique 90-minute guided walking tour that brings history to life in New Orleans.
Included
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Local guide -
Professional guide
Excluded
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Explore the French Quarter with your kids on a unique 90-minute guided walking tour that brings history to life in New Orleans.
Highlights
- Unique 90 minute walking tour
- Learn about life in the 19th century
- Hold artifacts from the past
- Reenact a moment in time
- Better understanding of the city
Meeting Point
The tour begins on the corner of Decatur Street and Dumaine Street in Dutch Alley. There is a little water fountain where we will be waiting for you.
New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States
End Point
The tour ends next to St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.
Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States
What to expect
Mississippi River
Families will learn facts about the river and its use over the past centuries. Dad jokes and thought provoking questions are included.
10 minutes
Andrew Jackson Statue
Kids will learn who Andrew Jackson was, what he is best known for, and why there is a statue of him in New Orleans. They will also greet him as a 19th century citizen would.
5 minutes
Jackson Square
In this open park, families will sit in the shade and learn about the different people who controlled, worked, and lived in New Orleans since the 1600s. We'll discuss how this land was used and why people came here- willingly and enslaved. Kids will learn about daily life in the 1800s for free kids vs enslaved children; Americans vs Creoles, and boys vs girls. Thought provoking discussions are woven into the reenactment of aspects of our past while soaking up the sun in this beautiful Square.
15 minutes
St. Louis Cathedral
Families will learn about the role of the Catholic Church in setting up the colony- as well as the Code Noir which governed religion and roles of the enslaved population. We'll peek along the side and hear about one of the most popular Catholic holidays: Mardi Gras.
5 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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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness -
Wheelchair accessible
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What our experts say
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Grab a snack at Café du Monde nearby. -
Visit the Cabildo for more history.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Check out local shops for souvenirs.
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Bring water, it can get warm!
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