Discover the heart of the French Quarter — where history, architecture, music, and legends come alive. Self-guided audio walking tour with GPS and local tips.
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.
Experience the charm of the French Quarter, where eighteenth century architecture, vibrant street life, and hidden courtyards meet the rhythms of jazz and Creole culture. Wander historic streets at your own pace with GPS and audio narration to guide your journey.
Highlights
Jackson Square — Spanish colonial plaza; from executions and parades to artists and fortune tellers.
St. Louis Cathedral — triple steeples and soaring interiors; fires, rebuilds, and moments that shaped the city.
Café du Monde — beignets and chicory coffee; why this open air stand never really sleeps.
French Market — the oldest public market in the United States; trade, spices, and stories from many cultures.
Old Ursuline Convent — 1750s convent walls; legends of casket girls and true tales of survival.
Royal Street Ironwork — lace like balconies; how cast iron galleries transformed a wooden city.
Preservation Hall — a simple room with a mighty sound; the fight that kept New Orleans jazz alive.
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop — candlelit Creole cottage; pirate lore and a bar with a haunted glow.
Moonwalk Riverfront — levee top promenade; watch the Mississippi and learn why it bends here.
Napoleon House — weathered walls and classical echoes; a plan to shelter an emperor who never arrived.
The Cabildo — Spanish seat of power; from colonial courtrooms to the Louisiana Purchase signing.
Gallier House — an architect’s showcase; clever Creole design that outsmarted the heat.
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: ~1.6 miles (2.6 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.
