Location: New Orleans
Top Things to do in New Orleans
The 10 Best Historic Sites in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
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1. Spring Fiesta Historic House
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Meet Heroes, Villains, Ghosts, Vampires. Come See What is Behind Those Mysterious Shutters. Visit the inside of French Quarter and Uptown Homes, Gardens, Courtyards. Docents will explain the stories of the homes glorious past, showcase favorite antiques, and discuss interesting collections. Experience this sub-tropical paradise in all its Spring splendor. Listen to the soothing murmur of beautiful fountains. Garden, Courtyard, and Home Tours: French Quarter March 22,29. Uptown March 28 Join us on March 29th for Antoine’s Lunch and the Home Tour. Enjoy the entire day with us with the GOLD Ticket. March 29th start at 9:00am with the History & Architecture Tour take a break at Antoine's for lunch then continue onto the French Quarter Home Tours at 1 pm to 4pm. History & Architecture Walking Tours at 9:00am March 21,22,28,29 stroll through the French Quarter for an early morning adventure.
2. Our Sacred Stories
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5.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By BorneAppetit - Indianapolis, United States
Denise has many roots in NOLA. So if you are wanting a tour from an authentic Voodoo practitioner who is well educated in the Christian Saints as well as the St Louis cemetery residents, stories, and symbols then book your tour with Denise.
3. Congo Square
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A traditional gathering place for slaves on Sundays until the 1850's. The sound and rhythm heard here is considered to be the origin of Jazz and Gospel music. It was also where Gumbo was introduced to the Creoles of the French Quarter. Congo Square was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1993
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5. Gallier House
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Gallier House is a historic home in the New Orleans French Quarter and was built in 1857 by James Gallier, Jr. This home offers a glimpse into the past with opulent decorations, innovative household features and many personal touches. Guests will learn not only about the Galliers and enslaved residents of the property but also about New Orleans during the time period. Guided tours are available on the hour Thurs-Sun to enjoy the architecture, decor, and history of both the Gallier family and this breathtaking residence they once called home. For group tours and more, please contact us for more detaills.
Reviewed By kmullett2018 - Campbell River, Canada
Excellent tour. We happened to come during a slow time and as a result had our own private tour. We were shown through nearly the entire townhouse and yard filled with period accurate furniture. We learned of the family who lived in the home in the mid 1800’s and of the house itself. How it was built what was unique about it and how the family lived during this era. We love looking at old homes and learning about the history so this was a dream tour for us. Our tour guide was excellent and passionate about history. Highly recommend it.
6. Old Ursuline Convent Museum
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4.5 based on 256 reviews
The Old Ursuline Convent was erected in 1745 and occupied until 1824 by Ursuline nuns as a convent, orphanage and school for girls. This historic building is now home to a brilliant museum with both permanent and changing exhibits.
Reviewed By dendres
An opportunity to tour one of the oldest buildings in New Orleans -- the former Ursuline convent. There is not too much on the sisters themselves, but good exhibits on local Catholic history and a chance to see the former bishop's chapel in the nearby church (not open otherwise to the public).
7. Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Built in 1826, this church served as a mortuary chapel for yellow fever victims during the 19th century.
8. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
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4.5 based on 2,936 reviews
Arguably the city's most historic bar, the Blacksmith, dates to 1772.
Reviewed By gooseboy54481 - Boonton, United States
This historic bar on the eastern half of Bourbon Street has been operating since 1772. The atmosphere inside is fun and inviting. The drinks, even at Mardi Gras, were also very reasonably priced. This is a must-see spot in the French Quarter.
9. Dufour-Baldwin House
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Hermann-Grima House
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4.5 based on 409 reviews
The Hermann-Grima House is a gem in the New Orleans French Quarter. Built in 1831 by Samuel Hermann, this Vieux Carre home is one of the only Federal architectural style buildings in the area. Through ongoing preservation, this historic house museum offers a rare glimpse into life in the 18th century in the French Quarter. This property boasts the only original working open-hearth kitchen in the French Quarter along with an original stable on property. Our hidden courtyard is full of historically accurate roses and other flowering plants too. Learn about the Hermann and Grima families, the enslaved residents, daily urban life, and New Orleans history while on a guided tour, offered six days a week (Thurs-Tues). For group tours and more, please contact us for details.
Reviewed By RandyByfield - Sacramento, United States
Very interesting historical home, great tour staff, very knowledgeable. The home is well appointed and kept immaculate. We happened to tour on a day they have volunteers cooking with historical recipes they explained the food and the cooking methods, fascinating!
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