When Empires Collide: Creoles, Americans, Pirates, and the War of 1812, a Louisiana History Tour

2 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English

Language Offered

Overview

Explore New Orleans' colorful heritage and history with a 2-hour walking tour that commemorates the dramatic Battle of New Orleans. Follow a local guide through the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter as you learn how Andrew Jackson led a small local force against a British invasion. Pause to explore a traditional Creole cottage, a 19th-century townhouse, and a jail that housed some of the South's most notorious pirates. Finish your tour in the heart of the Vieux Carr e, at a bar that adjoins a historic, French-Creole restaurant.

2-hour walking tour through the historic French Quarter
Learn about the dramatic Battle of New Orleans
Hear about the city's most famous leaders - and feared pirates
Experience New Orleans with an experienced local
Visit a moving slave auction site
Perfect experience for history and culture buffs