LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREStroll through the streets lined with beautiful historic mansions. Learn about the lush neighborhood that was town of Lafayette and now has movie stars residing there! Please note that Lafayette #1 cemetery is closed for repairs indefinitely.
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HISTORICAL COCKTAILS TOUR Historical Happy Hour. Learn about historical New Orleans while also learning the history of many cocktails created here. We will go to several old bars where you can buy a cocktail, to stay or to go.
2 HOUR TOUR. |
FRENCH QUARTER:
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BAYOU ST. JOHN/ESPLANADE/CITY PARK You can take the Canal St. streetcar to City Park/Museum, the last stop. We'll head into City Park, grab some coffee/beignets, see the sculptures, then go down Esplanade and into St. Louis Cemetery #3 if you'd like. We'll then view historic homes along the Bayou, ending the tour at a wonderful place that's been making po-boys for over 100 years, so you can eat lunch or get a drink.
2 HOUR TOUR. 
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CARROLLTON/UPTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT Take the streetcar along St. Charles and hop off at Audubon Park/Tulane University. We'll head into Audobon Park and then go to an adorable main street district while discussing the history and current happenings of this neighborhood that was once it's own town upriver of colonial New Orleans. We'll pass by a famous music club, beautiful homes, and several interesting shops and restaurants.
2 HOUR TOUR. 
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MARIGNY / BYWATER HISTORIC DISTRICT Just downriver of the French Quarter are some of the earliest Faubourgs (suburbs) of the city. Bernard de Marigny, the former owner of the neighborhood's land, was truly a bon vivant. We will walk through Faubourg Marigny, view historic buildings, discuss music, and continue downriver to the Bywater. Music and quirky art venues abound, and we will stop by some of them.
2 HOUR TOUR. 
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LAKEFRONT / WEST END Come learn more about Lake Pontchartrain, the history of the New Basin Canal, the old amusement parks, the marinas and Bucktown's sailors and seafood spots. We'll visit a small museum (admission included), view where the levee breached in Katrina, and see the harbor and the huge new pumping station. The Lakefront is a great area for seafood, happy hour and a scenic sunset.
2 HOUR TOUR. 
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