I created New Orleans Architecture Tours to share my love for this city's incredible architecture with visitors from all over the world. Having spent years collaborating with scholars and learning from the best at Tulane, I am beyond proud to share the history of our amazing city through the lens of its beautiful buildings. Thorough without overwhelming amounts of info, fun facts and context was on point!
Katrina was very knowledgable and listened and answered questions very thoroughly. We learned a brief history of New Orleans that brought us to the current state of architecture in the district. My husband and I did a tour with Josh on our last day in New Orleans. We had been in the French Quarter for a few days and walked past so many of the buildings that we talked about on the tour.
Learning the history about not only New Orleans but also the architecture from a knowledgeable and kind tour guide was a great way to end our trip! Thanks again Josh! Exemplary architectural and historical walking tours.
Katrina was very knowledgable and listened and answered questions very thoroughly. We learned a brief history of New Orleans that brought us to the current state of architecture in the district. My husband and I did a tour with Josh on our last day in New Orleans. We had been in the French Quarter for a few days and walked past so many of the buildings that we talked about on the tour.
Learning the history about not only New Orleans but also the architecture from a knowledgeable and kind tour guide was a great way to end our trip! Thanks again Josh! Exemplary architectural and historical walking tours.
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New Orleans Architecture Tours seeks to bring guests through different neighborhoods to learn about how various cultures shape the buildings which in turn shape the community.
I founded this company after being a guide for 2 years.
I realized as I started adding details about the stunning architecture to my standard Historical Garden District Tour, that before long I had a full tour of material that would not only tell this history of the neighborhood but also allow the buildings to tell their story.
I founded this company after being a guide for 2 years.
I realized as I started adding details about the stunning architecture to my standard Historical Garden District Tour, that before long I had a full tour of material that would not only tell this history of the neighborhood but also allow the buildings to tell their story.
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You do not need to be an architect, or have any knowledge at all about houses.
Our tours are about how history and architecture intersect to tell the stories of the people who lived here.
Expect to learn some new vocabulary and new ways to describe your favorite buildings in New Orleans!
Yes, you need to make a reservation to join our tours.
Walkups can only be accepted if there is still space available, and we hate to turn people away.
If you would prefer to speak to a representative, just call (504) 355-1213.
Our tours are about how history and architecture intersect to tell the stories of the people who lived here.
Expect to learn some new vocabulary and new ways to describe your favorite buildings in New Orleans!
Yes, you need to make a reservation to join our tours.
Walkups can only be accepted if there is still space available, and we hate to turn people away.
If you would prefer to speak to a representative, just call (504) 355-1213.
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The Garden District was founded in the 1830s by the Americans and the architecture includes stunning mansions of Greek Revival and Italianate style.
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In this tour, visitors learn about French and Spanish Colonial Architecture, as well as the city's oldest cemetery.
Named for the "last Creole gentleman, " the colorful Bernard de Marigny, this Historic Register neighborhood has many well-preserved Creole and shotgun cottages, as well as palatial townhouses and mansions on the grand European-style boulevard of Esplanade Avenue.
Book a Garden District Tour now!
In this tour, visitors learn about French and Spanish Colonial Architecture, as well as the city's oldest cemetery.
Named for the "last Creole gentleman, " the colorful Bernard de Marigny, this Historic Register neighborhood has many well-preserved Creole and shotgun cottages, as well as palatial townhouses and mansions on the grand European-style boulevard of Esplanade Avenue.
Garden District Tour
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Take a step back in time to antebellum New Orleans with a tour of the Garden District.
Founded as the city of Lafayette (a suburb of New Orleans) in the 1830s and annexed into the city proper in 1853, this area was the home to the wealthiest of the newly arriving Americans.
This 2-hour tour gives guests a crash course in New Orleans Architecture from 1838-1884, covering features of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian Era architecture (and how to spot these styles).
The neighborhood comes alive with stories of the people who lived here and the architects who designed these incredible mansions.
Founded as the city of Lafayette (a suburb of New Orleans) in the 1830s and annexed into the city proper in 1853, this area was the home to the wealthiest of the newly arriving Americans.
This 2-hour tour gives guests a crash course in New Orleans Architecture from 1838-1884, covering features of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian Era architecture (and how to spot these styles).
The neighborhood comes alive with stories of the people who lived here and the architects who designed these incredible mansions.
French Quarter Tour
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Take a step back in time to colonial New Orleans with a tour of the French Quarter.
Founded as a defensive port city during the reign of French King Louis XV, New Orleans has withstood 3 regime changes (France, Spain, France again, America) to become one of the nation's most interesting cities.
This 2-hour tour gives guests a crash course in our earliest New Orleans Architecture from our last remaining French Era building through present day.
Differences between Creole Cottages of the Spanish Era and Shotguns of the American Era are clarified for easier identification.
Founded as a defensive port city during the reign of French King Louis XV, New Orleans has withstood 3 regime changes (France, Spain, France again, America) to become one of the nation's most interesting cities.
This 2-hour tour gives guests a crash course in our earliest New Orleans Architecture from our last remaining French Era building through present day.
Differences between Creole Cottages of the Spanish Era and Shotguns of the American Era are clarified for easier identification.
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