New Orleans Marigny Neighborhood Tour
New Orleans, Louisiana
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 2 hours
The Faubourg Marigny sits just across Esplanade from the French Quarter and was named one of the hippest places to live in the United States. Come tour this eclectic neighborhood with us and find out why. We will take you deep into this historic area and give you an insider’s look at what makes it so very special.
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The Faubourg Marigny sits just across Esplanade from the French Quarter and was named one of the hippest places to live in the United States. Come tour this eclectic neighborhood with us and find out why. We will take you deep into this historic area and give you an insider’s look at what makes it so very special.We will stroll past architecturally significant buildings and historical sites, recounting such tales along the way such as how the game of Craps was first introduced to America by way of New Orleans, and how that famous culinary delight known as the po' boy came to exist.
This neighborhood sits on the original plantation of Bernard de Marigny, one of the more colorful characters in the city, and was once home to a thriving population of Free People of Color. Today it is predominantly inhabited by musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs that add a rich layer to an already significant past. Tour like a local as we introduce you to the Frenchmen street scene and all the sights and sounds of this vibrant area.
This neighborhood sits on the original plantation of Bernard de Marigny, one of the more colorful characters in the city, and was once home to a thriving population of Free People of Color. Today it is predominantly inhabited by musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs that add a rich layer to an already significant past. Tour like a local as we introduce you to the Frenchmen street scene and all the sights and sounds of this vibrant area.
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