Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic New Orleans Sites

1 hour 30 minutes • Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 14+Audio guide • Operated by LEPLACE GLOBAL

Why we love it?

The New Orleans Tour GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game offers an interactive self-guided experience that allows participants to explore the vibrant city at their own pace over a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Ideal for history enthusiasts and music lovers, the tour includes notable destinations such as Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz, and the preserved slave quarters behind a historic Creole mansion. Utilizing a next-gen mobile app, the tour provides a GPS-enabled guide that immerses users in the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans, making it a distinctive way to experience the city's landmarks and stories while enjoying full flexibility to start and pause the adventure as needed.
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Inclusions

  • Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
  • Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
  • Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
  • Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience

Exclusions

  • A physical tour guide (not included)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Discover the birthplace of jazz at Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park. Walk the historic grounds where enslaved Africans and free people of color gathered to celebrate music, dance, and community—a powerful legacy that shaped New Orleans and American culture.

Stop 2

Step into the preserved slave quarters behind a historic Creole mansion and discover the hidden stories of those who built New Orleans. Explore original brickwork, artifacts, and learn how enslaved cooks, artisans, and laundresses shaped the city's culture and cuisine. A powerful, immersive glimpse into history.

Stop 3

Step into The Cabildo, the grand Spanish colonial landmark where the Louisiana Purchase was signed. Discover how this iconic building witnessed dramatic shifts in law and society, especially for free people of color and the enslaved. Explore exhibits on colonial governance, slave codes, and the stories of those who navigated—and sometimes defied—the changing tides of history.

Stop 4

Visit the historic Faulkner House in the French Quarter, where William Faulkner began his literary career in 1925. Discover how New Orleans inspired his Southern Gothic masterpieces and shaped the voice of American literature.

Stop 5

Stand in the storied heart of New Orleans at Jackson Square, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral and historic Cabildo. Discover the vibrant blend of French, Spanish, and Creole architecture, and uncover centuries of culture, music, and resilience in the city's most iconic plaza.

Stop 6

Step inside one of the French Quarter's oldest homes, built in 1794 after the city's great fires. Discover the layered stories of Creole families, enslaved workers, and the unique customs that shaped New Orleans' identity. Explore a living relic where architecture, romance, and resilience meet.

Stop 7

Discover the secrets of New Orleans Voodoo at the Historic Voodoo Museum. Explore ritual altars, relics, and the legacy of Marie Laveau. Uncover how faith, resistance, and culture shaped the city's soul.

Stop 8

Step into the Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, and uncover stories of pioneering nuns, secret baptisms, and resilience through fires and epidemics. Explore serene gardens, French colonial architecture, and a legacy that shaped New Orleans' soul.

Stop 9

Step into the French Market, America's oldest public market, and trace its journey from a colonial trading post to a vibrant hub of jazz, cuisine, and culture. Explore historic plaques, sample local treats, and soak up the rhythms of New Orleans in this living monument to resilience and diversity.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for visually impaired people
  • Not recommended for seniors over 80
  • Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
  • IMPORTANT: To access the self-guided adventure, you must first activate your booking through LP Connect. 1. Open LP Connect in your web browser: connect.leplace.online/support
  • 2. Read the Activation Guide and enter your booking reference (looks like VIA-12345678 - you can find this on your ticket).
  • 3. Get your private unlock code and follow the EXACT INSTRUCTIONS to install the Leplace World app (via Play Store, TestFlight, or web). Before you go: Complete the activation as early as possible (ideally a few hours or a day before your arrival) so we can help in due time if needed.
  • Check the weather before starting your tour.
  • You can play anytime after booking.
  • Head to the starting point and enjoy your adventure! Note: It may take up to 2 hours for your ticket to be registered in our system (usually much faster). If you can't activate your tour right away, try again later with your booking reference. If you still have issues, please contact us via LP Connect Support.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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