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Friends of the Cabildo Walking Tours, New Orleans, LA
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Friends of the Cabildo Walking Tours

523 St. Ann St · New Orleans, LA

Why you should go…

Friends of the Cabildo is a nonprofit that supports the Louisiana State Museum and leads two hour walking tours of the French Quarter with city licensed guides. Tours begin daily at the 1850 House on Jackson Square at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm and cover the history, architecture and folklore of the Vieux Carre. Tour tickets include admission to the 1850 House Museum.

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  • #history
  • #museum
  • #architecture
  • #french quarter

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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