New Orleans: French Quarter Audio Guide – New Orleans, Louisiana

EXPERIENCE

Download your audio guide and head to the starting point to begin your exploration of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Press the start button and follow the directions on your phone as you make your way from one location to the next.

Begin on the banks of the Mississippi before setting off into the heart of the city. Cross Washington Artillery Park and learn about the Andrew Jackson statue in Jackson Square. Next, wander through Pirates Alley to discover Brennan’s Restaurant, home of the renowned Bananas Foster dessert.

As you walk, learn about interesting characters like the pirate Jean Lafitte, delve into the origins of Creole cuisine, marvel at the exterior of the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, which dates back to 1734, and much more.

Your tour comes to an end at the French Market, a charming open-air market that predates the arrival of the French and once served as a Native American trading post. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many food stands or restaurants, or shop for a memento of your time in the Big Easy.

HIGHLIGHTS

Wander along lively streets peppered with artists and performers in New Orleans
Discover the Big Easy at your own pace with an audio guide on your smartphone
Learn about the Mississippi River and why the city was founded along its shores
Marvel at historic buildings, including St. Louis Cathedral and the BK House
Visit Bourbon Street and Storyville, New Orleans’ historical red-light district
End your tour at a popular open-air market in the heart of the French Quarter

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