Beyond the French Quarter

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New Orleans, Louisiana audio tour: Beyond the French Quarter

This is a 7.3mi walking tour

It takes an average of 35 mins to complete.

New Orleans, Louisiana

The United States

$4.99

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About the Tour

Take the historic streetcar into the neighborhoods of New Orleans - beyond the French Quarter. Come along to discover the flavor of the Warehouse District, the Irish Channel, the Lower Garden District, and Uptown. Check out national museums, historic graveyards, southern Gothic mansions, and fabulous local haunts. Most of all -- check out the local, off the beaten path New Orleans.

Tour Producer

Katarina Boudreaux

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I am a writer, musician, composer, tango dancer, and teacher -- a shaper of word, sound, and mind. I returned to New Orleans after circuitous journeying. I front two local bands: K & the Ra-Ra Racket, a New Orleans blues/jazz trio, and Orquesta Fleur, a tango quartet. www.katarinaboudreaux.com

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Location 1

Welcome

Bienvenue a Nouvelle Orleans! Welcome to New Orleans. Locals fondly call New Orleans the Big Easy, or the Crescent City. New Orleans is a wonderful mix of culture and sound, movement and music. It's the home of the beignet and the King Cake, and the birthplace of Jazz.

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Major Landmarks

National WWII Museum
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Commander's Palace
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
701 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Total distance

12km
Final location
8201 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Distance back to start location

6km

Directions to Starting Point

Canal Street in front of the tourist office at the intersection of St. Charles Avenue. Stand in the middle of the neutral ground. There are several streetcar tracks running in various directions. If you are staying in the French Quarter, it is no more than a ten minute walk from wherever you are. If you are not, take a cab or Uber to this location.

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Places to stop along the way

World War II Museum, Ogden Museum, Commander's Palace, Lafayette Cemetery No 1, Coquette, Basin, The Bulldog, The Balcony, Fleurty Girl, Magazine Street Antique Mall, Blue Cypress Books, Live Oak Cafe, Oak, The Magnolia Grill, Rum House

Best time of day

Begin in the morning so that you can return to the French Quarter in the afternoon.

Precautions

During the day, this area is well traveled. Never leave any belonging unattended on public transportation. During the summer, be sure to wear sunblock. Restroom facilities can be found at fast food locations or in pharmacies along the route.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”