Explore New Orleans with a Self-Guided Walking Tour & Audio Guide
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Discover New Orleans at your own pace with the New Orleans Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide. Starting at the historic Congo Square, this 2.8 km route takes you through some of the city’s most iconic sites, blending history, architecture, and vibrant culture. With an easy-to-use audio guide, you'll learn fascinating stories and facts about each stop, all while enjoying the freedom to explore whenever you want.
Whether you're flying solo or exploring with friends, this tour offers a fun, interactive way to experience New Orleans. It features quizzes that unlock more content as you walk, making your adventure both educational and entertaining. Plus, it’s perfect for any weather—just grab your phone and go!
In about two hours, you'll get a rich taste of the city’s history, from jazz roots to historic buildings, all without the need for a physical guide. Just meet at Louis Armstrong Park and start your journey through the city’s lively past and present.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the tour last?
The tour takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
What languages are available for the audio guide?
The audio guide is available in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.
Is this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels?
Yes, the tour is suitable for adults of all ages and all physical fitness levels.
Do I need an internet connection during the tour?
Yes, an internet connection is needed on your phone to access the offline content. No physical guide is provided.
Can I do this tour alone?
Absolutely. The tour is designed for solo explorers or groups of up to 15 people—perfect for a personal adventure or small gathering.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours
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Guided experience
German, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Audio guide about each point of interest along the tour
- Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
- Available in: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese
Not included
- Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
- A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Start your walk at Louis Armstrong Park in Tremé — just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the ground where New Orleans first learned to keep time.
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Stop 2
Pause outside the candle-lit ruins of respectability where Jean Lafitte once mixed contraband with charm.
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Stop 3
Glance up at this 1850s townhouse, proof that even plumbing could be prestige when enslaved hands kept it flowing.
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Stop 4
Stroll through America’s oldest bazaar, where two centuries of bargaining still echo between hot-sauce stalls.
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Stop 5
Watch sugar fall like snow over the Mississippi breeze — a powdered sermon in fried dough.
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Stop 6
Stand at the city’s most theatrical stage, where armies, artists, and fortune-tellers have all tried to upstage each other.
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Stop 7
Admire from outside the triple spires that have survived fires, floods, and faith’s occasional melodrama.
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Stop 8
Listen at the doorway: the air still hums with brass lines that refuse to retire.
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Stop 9
Wrap up your tour on Bourbon Street. Take a moment to watch the balconies blink awake — the city’s loudest confession still in progress.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Start your walk at Louis Armstrong Park in Tremé — just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the ground where New Orleans first learned to keep time.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $5.88 per person
- Free cancellation
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