Frenchmen Street Tours and Activities

Stroll around Frenchmen Street, New Orlean's top nightlife spot for live music, on this small-group evening tour. Listen to guided commentary on the street's colorful history and visit some of the hottest nightclubs, one of which will serve you an included New Orleans-style cocktail. You can also peruse the Frenchmen Street Art Market to pick up some locally-made souvenirs.

Experience New Orleans’ vibrant jazz scene on a night out with a knowledgeable local guide. Learn about jazz’s origins and culture and visit landmarks like Louis Armstrong Park, Marigny, and Frenchman Street. Enjoy a beer and leave the tour armed with recommendations and insights from your guide.

Immerse yourself in the culture, history, and landscape of vibrant New Orleans on this half-day tour with a small group of 15 people or fewer. This experience combines elements from several disparate tours, including those focusing on architecture, the Garden District, historic cemeteries, the French Quarter, and recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Hotel pickup included.

Discover the best of ‘The Big Easy’ on this full-day tour through New Orleans. Sample some of the city’s world-famous food like beignets and gumbo, sip on cocktails in the French Quarter, and end the tour listening to a bit of jazz. Learn about the history of the Mardi Gras city and how the city came to be the cultural melting pot that it is today.

Want to hang out with a famous local musician? We will stroll down the French Quarter and learn about the area’s rich music, culture, and local history, see Louis Armstrong's first trumpet and get an insider’s guide on which clubs and bands to seek out, and take in some local live music.

See more of New Orleans without the hassle of renting a car on this half-day bike tour that takes you around the famous French Quarter and beyond to explore neighborhoods many tourists never go. Learn about the city’s fascinating history directly from the owner of the tour company as you make stops at Jackson Square, the Garden District, historic cemeteries, Royal Street, the downtown area, and more.

Explore New Orleans’ jazz and cocktail scenes on a fun and far-reaching afternoon tour. With a local guide leading the way, learn about jazz’s origins and explore musical landmarks like Marginy and Louis Armstrong Park. Escape the beaten path in the French Quarter and visit a legendary 18th-century haunt. Enjoy a beer and five cocktail samples included in the tour price.

Gather your most music-loving friends and set off for an unforgettable night out in the Big Easy on this VIP jazz experience in New Orleans. Join the leader of a famous local jazz band on a club crawl that takes you to three of the French Quarter’s premier music venues, where you’ll enjoy some of the best seats in the house and sip complimentary cocktails during live shows. Between sets, meet the musicians for an insider’s look at the city’s world-renowned jazz and blues scene.

Explore cultural and architectural gems located just off the beaten path on this guided tour of the Marigny neighborhood in New Orleans. As you stroll from the Old U.S. Mint up Esplanade Avenue, admire a range of architecture from opulent mansions to shotgun houses. Learn about the many cultures including Creole, Haitian, and other immigrant groups who contributed to the neighborhood’s diversity in the built environment.

Explore New Orleans the fun and flexible way on a bike tour of the famous French Quarter. Cover more ground than a walking tour while enjoying the freedom to stop and take photos, and see places that many tourists never venture, including Treme and musical Frenchmen Street. You’ll ride alongside an owner of the tour company for personal service and insight into the city they love.

It’s a Party. It’s a Ride. It’s a Party Bike Ride! Music. Light Up Bikes with Basket & Cupholders Fun, Responsible Guide / DJ It’s not a race. It’s not a sports event. We ride short distances with many stops Stops are at scenic sites for pictures & music We stop for food, drink and party. Included are Superdome, Canal Street, St. Charles Avenue Riverfront and French Quarter Tour Guide is DJ: NOLA Bounce, Hip Hop, Soul, R&B, Pop Requests welcome.

Skip the self-drive stress and leave the parking hassles to your personal chauffeur on this private city tour by climate-controlled 10-seater minibus. Cover signature districts in a fraction of the time you could manage independently: see city parks, the French Quarter, the historic St. Louis Cemetery, the quirky Bywater district, the photogenic Garden District, and so much more. The spacious vehicle and great prices make this an excellent choice for larger groups.

If you’re a foodie visiting New Orleans, then there’s no better way to find local haunts than to go on a tour with a local whose family have worked in the food industry for over 200 years. Find out insider secrets about the city’s food scene and taste lots of delicious dishes along the way. Potential treats you could try include chargrilled oysters, “gumbo” (local stew), “muffuletta” (an Italian sandwich), “beignets” (doughnuts), pralines, and more.

We will be touring all around the Historic French Quarter and 2 historic surrounding neighborhoods of the Marigny and Treme. We will talk about the rich cultures, people and traditions of these neighborhoods that date back to the 1700's. From our beginnings as a Native American trading post to a raughty French penal colony to the rich African culture of music and Mardi Gras revelry, we will cover it all! 300 years of Creole history from a 6th generation New Orleanian! We start at the Mississippi river and take our time strolling through the French Quarter and chronologically move from the Quarter to the Treme and Marigny. Stops such as Jackson square, Congo square, St. Augustine Church and Frenchmen street and on to the French Market. Mid tour we will grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant and continue on to the most historically significant stops in the French quarter and surrounding neighborhoods.

Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to the top-notch bands in the city’s best bars. The city’s known as the Birthplace of Jazz, and the musical scene is very much alive and well in New Orleans! Join your favorite local for this New Orleans jazz tour to hear all about the past and present of this iconic musical city, from the park known as the Ground Zero of Jazz through to the contemporary clubs. In a city packed with places to listen to music, what could be better than having a local host by your side to help you steer clear of the tourist traps and seek out the authentic, hidden gems? See where it all began – at the Congo Square area of what’s now Louis Armstrong Park, where musical styles mingled as slaves, and free people of color gathered on their days off. Seek out further influences as you learn about Creole culture at the Home of the Voodoo Queen.

Learn about New Orleans before you visit or while you plan your trip! Watch from anywhere and make virtual stops at more than 25 videos around the city. Explore New Orleans' unique above-ground burial processes, learn how to make a Sazerac cocktail, and hear stories about New Orleans' haunted history. Plus, when you book an in-person tour with Southern Style Tours, your purchase will be discounted by the amount you paid for the virtual tour. New stops are added regularly, so don't pass up this chance to see New Orleans without the crowds

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