Admissions not included. Your purchase is for 30‑day access to our self‑guided tour. Tickets or entry fees for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Step into the energy of Bourbon Street, where jazz spills from open doors, neon lights glow late into the night, and every corner has a story to tell. From historic courtyards to festival traditions, this tour blends nightlife, music, and culture in the heart of the French Quarter.
Highlights
Royal Sonesta Hotel — grand Bourbon Street balconies; why this corner became parade central.
Tropical Isle — home of the Hand Grenade; how a neon cocktail took over the strip.
Old Absinthe House — marble topped bar since the 1800s; pirates, presidents, and the green fairy lore.
Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo — altar and curios; meet the woman behind the legend and the myths.
Musical Legends Park — bronze greats and live sets; the icons who shaped the city’s sound.
Cat’s Meow Karaoke — raucous sing along balcony; stories from the mic that became local legend.
Fritzel’s Jazz Club — intimate traditional jazz room; old world swing in a Bourbon Street nook.
Pat O’Brien’s Courtyard — twin flaming fountain; the Hurricane that launched a craze.
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar — candlelit Creole cottage; pirate lore and a bar with a haunted glow.
Bourbon Street Neon Strip — the heartbeat after dark; how lights, music, and revelry never quite stop.
Mardi Gras Story Stop — beads, krewes, and parades; why satire and secret societies drive the season.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~1.4 miles (2.3 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat sidewalks
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
