Marigny/Frenchmen Street Stroll

The Marigny neighborhood sits adjacent to the French Quarter and offers whimsical curving streets, rich history, and a bustling music scene. It was originally owned by bon vivant, Bernard de Marigny, who inherited it upon the death of his father when he was only fourteen. At times, the area has been home to a thriving population of free people of color, German and Irish immigrants, and a large LGBTQ+ community. We will explore the groups that helped carve out the region as something unique and distinct from the French Quarter. We will also stroll Frenchmen Street as an introduction to the bar/music scene so you know what hotspots to check out post tour.

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Sandy

PRO

Guiding since 2024

I have a Master's degree in history and have been a licensed tour guide in New Orleans for 20 years. I love showing people around my city. I want them to fall in love with New Orleans as much as I have. I'm also an artist. If you are looking for a souvenir, I created an adult coloring book of the French Quarter. It is on Amazon under my name, Sandy Hester.

5 stops

3758.4 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Barracks St & Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAI will be on the corner of Decatur and Barracks Streets by the U.S Mint and diagonally across from Cafe Envie(1241 Decatur). I will have a yellow badge that says Guru Walks on it. Please check in with me.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Outside visit

Frenchmen Street

Outside visit

R Bar & Royal Street Inn

5 stops

3758.4 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Outside visit

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Outside visit

Frenchmen Street

Outside visit

R Bar & Royal Street Inn

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Professionalism

5.00

Entertainment

4.96

Communication

5.00

Quality

5.00

Route

5.00

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.