New Orleans is a perfect city for walking tours. The traditional landmarks and other attractions are located compactly — mostly in the very heart of the city, making them easy to reach. Even after a weekend packed with excursions, New Orleans still has plenty to offer. It’s a place where history and inspiration come alive.
New Orleans' Garden District hiking trail
The bohemian Garden District is an amazing outdoor architectural landmark. There are mid-19th-century Victorian-Gothic mansions now owned by Hollywood stars, the Montgomery Hero House and 1239 First Street, home of Anne Rice, author of the iconic "Interview with the Vampire.
The tourist route through New Orleans also includes the Carroll-Crawford House, where Mark Twain once attended parties, and the Joseph Merrick Jones House, owned by the lead singer of Nine Inch Nails. And the list goes on and on...
New Orleans City Route through the French Quarter
The “Old Place,” the French Quarter — where New Orleans was born — holds a sacred meaning for the city’s residents. Here you’ll find Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the colorful Bourbon Street filled with authentic restaurants. Where else could you look for the soul of this unique American city if not along its charming old French streets?
Walking routes in New Orleans can be diversified with a trip to the plantations, which preserved the atmosphere of the American South before the Civil War, and a visit to the house of the famous impressionist Edgar Degas.
