Explore the best of the French Quarter—Jackson Square, cathedral spires, beignets, and jazz—on a self-guided walk with GPS map and virtual tour guides. Perfect if you’re searching for things to do in New Orleans beyond Bourbon Street.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Wander the French Quarter at your pace through eighteenth-century streets, wrought-iron galleries, quiet courtyards, and river views. Along the way you’ll learn how the Louisiana Purchase unfolded, why the cathedral’s silhouette keeps changing, how jazz was preserved in a single room, and what makes beignets and chicory coffee a local ritual. Start anywhere; the map and friendly virtual tour guides handle the context while you enjoy the Quarter’s architecture, music, and stories.
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.
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 and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
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.
