Private New Orleans History Tour
New Orleans, Louisiana
Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 2 hours
The history of New Orleans, Louisiana traces the city's development from its founding by the French, through its period under Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. This hour long tour covers this and more.
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The history of New Orleans, Louisiana traces the city's development from its founding by the French, through its period under Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. This hour long tour covers this and more.You will start the history exploration in the heart of the French Quarter. From there, the group will explore Louisiana's complex culture, the rich history, and experience that magical mystery that makes New Orleans so irresistible. Your guide will teach you the history of New Orleans, Louisiana starting with the city's development from its founding by the French, through its period under Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. The tour guide will take guests to the location where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803.
You will visit the location where the Spanish Government took a stand to New Orleans citizens and sentenced the Rebel Army to death! The bodies of the men in Rebel Army were to be laid out in the dirt in front of the church for everyone to watch rot right in front of their eyes! Join this tour to find out the entire story and how it ends. Learn the history behind the St Louis Cathedral Church along with Jackson Square! Guests will love hearing these detailed stories on New Orleans history.
During this tour you will notice the beautiful architecture throughout the French Quarter that makes it so unique. Guests will be taught the differences about certain types of architecture found throughout the French Quarter. Guests will be taken to locations where Hollywood Stars have decided to call the French Quarter home guests will also visit locations where scenes from unforgettable movies have been filmed.
Pirates, Prostitutes, Convicted Felons all helped found of New Orleans! Guests will learn about the casket girls who were brought over on a ship to live with the Ursuline Nuns. The Ursuline Nuns were suppose to teach these young women how to be good wives and mothers. They were suppose to help populate the city instead when they arrived within one year the death rate doubled! Guests love hearing the entire story of the "Casket Girls". Guests will visit mass burial grounds that were used during the yellow fever epidemic and learn how yellow fever, fires, and hurricanes almost wiped the city out multiple times!
Guests will visit the dueling grounds! Where men would go and fight to their death! Learn about New Orleans traditional burial practices and how they are different than most. The tour guide will take time to explain why New Orleans has above ground cemetery's along with how & why we recycle the same vaults over and over again. This tour will also stop at many of the attractions and National Historic Landmarks that this city has to offer along the way! Guests will visit multiple Louisiana State Museums.
You will visit the location where the Spanish Government took a stand to New Orleans citizens and sentenced the Rebel Army to death! The bodies of the men in Rebel Army were to be laid out in the dirt in front of the church for everyone to watch rot right in front of their eyes! Join this tour to find out the entire story and how it ends. Learn the history behind the St Louis Cathedral Church along with Jackson Square! Guests will love hearing these detailed stories on New Orleans history.
During this tour you will notice the beautiful architecture throughout the French Quarter that makes it so unique. Guests will be taught the differences about certain types of architecture found throughout the French Quarter. Guests will be taken to locations where Hollywood Stars have decided to call the French Quarter home guests will also visit locations where scenes from unforgettable movies have been filmed.
Pirates, Prostitutes, Convicted Felons all helped found of New Orleans! Guests will learn about the casket girls who were brought over on a ship to live with the Ursuline Nuns. The Ursuline Nuns were suppose to teach these young women how to be good wives and mothers. They were suppose to help populate the city instead when they arrived within one year the death rate doubled! Guests love hearing the entire story of the "Casket Girls". Guests will visit mass burial grounds that were used during the yellow fever epidemic and learn how yellow fever, fires, and hurricanes almost wiped the city out multiple times!
Guests will visit the dueling grounds! Where men would go and fight to their death! Learn about New Orleans traditional burial practices and how they are different than most. The tour guide will take time to explain why New Orleans has above ground cemetery's along with how & why we recycle the same vaults over and over again. This tour will also stop at many of the attractions and National Historic Landmarks that this city has to offer along the way! Guests will visit multiple Louisiana State Museums.
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