Neighborhood & Cultural Tours

In order to make all of tours as safe as possible, we require face masks for all guests, and we will utilize the Vox Audio Tour Whisper System in order to maintain social distance. Advance reservations are required and limited to 10 total guests on the tour.

Marigny Part I | Sat. Oct. 2nd | 10 a.m. | Tickets $25/$20
Departure: Esplanade Gates at the Jazz Museum at the Mint 

Faubourg Marigny was one of the City’s earliest suburbs, located immediately downriver from the Vieux Carré on land subdivided from the plantation of Bernard Marigny de Mandeville, one of New Orleans most colorful historical figures. Today, the Marigny is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a city-designated historic district, due to its preservation of Creole cottages and many ornamented shotgun dwellings.

Emphasis is on the portion of the neighborhood referred to as the “Triangle” bounded by Esplanade Ave, Elysian Fields, N.Rampart/St. Claude the river.

Marigny Part II Tour | Sat. Oct. 23rd | 10 a.m. | Tickets $25/$20
Departure: Hotel Peter & Paul

Faubourg Marigny was one of the City’s earliest suburbs, located immediately downriver from the Vieux Carré on land subdivided from the plantation of Bernard Marigny de Mandeville, one of New Orleans most colorful historical figures. Today, the Marigny is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a city-designated historic district, due to its preservation of Creole cottages and many ornamented shotgun dwellings. Due to its odd shape (following the bend in the Mississippi River), locals often divide the Marigny into the ‘Marigny triangle’ and the ‘Marigny rectangle.’ The rectangle begins at Elysian Fields and runs to the railroad tracks on Press Street, where the Marigny abuts the Bywater district (the ‘Ninth Ward’). Emphasis is on the portion of the neighborhood referred to as the “Rectangle” bounded by Elysian Fields, Press St., St. Claude and the river.

Battle of New Orleans Tours | Oct. 9th & Nov. 13th | Tickets $25/$20
Departure: Esplanade Avenue Gates at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

The Battle of New Orleans was a defining event in America’s national identity. The Friends of the Cabildo Battle of New Orleans tour offers a fascinating look at the battle away from the battlefield, from lost locations of forts that protected the city, to Jackson’s headquarters, to events in the French Quarter related to the unfolding battle. First developed for the Bicentennial Battle of New Orleans, the tour continues to draw historians, locals, and guests for a unique perspective on this turning point in American history.

Lower Garden District Tours | Nov. 5th, 19th, 26th (Fridays), Nov. 11th (Thursday) | Tickets $25/$20
Departure: Muses Statue (Terpsichore & Prytania Streets)

Nineteenth century residential life in New Orleans comes alive through the Friends of the Cabildo Lower Garden District Tour! The district’s extensive collection of 1800’s residences-primarily side hall, double galleried homes in the Greek Revival and Italianate styles-will capture your imagination with both the romance and realities of life in these grand homes in the age before modern conveniences. Bounded by the Mississippi River, Jackson Ave., and St. Charles Ave., the Lower Garden District was developed as six different faubourgs, and it is known for its many irregularly shaped parks. You will gain a new understanding of the history and culture of the area through a review of its architecture, geography, and famous residents.