New Orleans culture and food audio tour of the French Quarter (601113)

What you can expect

• Feel the taste and the spirit of the French Quarter, the cultural center of New Orleans, guided by your audio tour.

Explore the French Quarter, the historic heart of New Orleans, famous for its vibrant nightlife, street art, colorful buildings, and abundance of places to eat, drink and listen to music. Start your tour at Jackson Square, where you will learn the history of the city through the story of Andrew Jackson, commemorated in a glorious monument, and magnificent gothic-style St. Louis Cathedral. Walk along the Mississippi River and enjoy the views of New Orleans, works by street artists, and the sounds of street musicians. Immerse yourself in the diversity of street food, culture, and local crafts at the French Market. After that, follow the route and the story of famous Mardi Gras parades walking along the bustling Bourbon Street.

Drop by the iconic eateries, bars, and clubs, such as Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, Famous Door, Galatoire's, and Corner Oyster House. They offer an authentic atmosphere and the French Quarter specialties like Gumbo, Jambalaya, oysters, beignets, Sazerac, and Voodoo Daiquiri.

Marvel at the Beaux-Art building of Orpheum Theater and take a ride on a charming historic streetcar along lively Canal Street. Stroll through Woldenberg Park and hear the other side of the story while observing the Holocaust Memorial, Monument to the Immigrant, and Steamboat Natchez. The finishing stroke of the tour is the Corner Oyster House.