Treat the kids to a fun, family-friendly tour through the French Quarter, complete with beads, great stories, music, fun activities and a few snacks! Parents and kids have fun while learning about Mardi Gras, Voodoo, Jazz, Creole Cuisine and more!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 12 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Explore New Orleans' oldest and most famous neighborhood in a fun, friendly way
- Create your own excuse for a second-line parade, put on your beads and get moving
- Experience life as children and families have lived it for 300 years in New Orleans
- Learn a few simple crafts and activities that are unique to New Orleans kids
- Taste a few traditional Creole dishes and favorite snacks
- Keep the kids entertained while the adults get informed on a tour designed especially for 5-12-year-olds, but fun for everyone
- 2-hour guided tour
- Guide's contact information
- Light snacks
- Mardi Gras beads
- Second-line handkerchief
- Supplies for simple crafts
- Water (recommended)
- Gratuities for the guide and for street performers (optional)
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
At the fountain in Jackson Square, directly across from the entrance to St. Louis Cathedral.
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- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Please inform the guide of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
- The sidewalks of this old neighborhood can be uneven, so comfortable shoes and sturdy wheelchairs are a must!
- Although best suited for ages 5-12, older and younger children may enjoy the tour as well.
- Everyone should bring a bottle of water on the tour.
- You will see several talented street performers on the tour and you may want to have your children take pictures with them. It is customary to tip street performers, so you may want to bring some small bills for tips.