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Know NOLA Tours offers entertaining and informative tours grounded in research and a true understanding of the local history & culture of New Orleans. Walking tours for adults are $25 per person. Walking tours for kids under the age of 12 are $15 each. Walking tours for children under the age of 5 are free. Group Discount rates are given for all large groups and a discount is given to all #AwayTeam members with a membership card!
All tours are by appointment only.

What would New Orleans be without people of African Origin? For over three hundred years people of African descent have called New Orleans home and have served as the foundation in creating an Afro-Caribbean culture that is abundant and beautiful. This two hour two will show you the French Quarter from the viewpoint African people. We will walk around the historic French Quarter and a small part of Treme exploring the history, contributions, heritage, legacy and impact these African people of New Orleans had not only on the city and state but around the world. Tour locations includes
The French Market, Jackson Square, Café Du Monde, Bourbon Orleans Hotel and many more.
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Know NOLA Tours is proud to be the only tour company in New Orleans with access to do tours in the dynamic space known to the world as Studio Be. Studio Be is the first solo art show of visual artist Brandan “BMike” Odums and is the final installment of his “BE” series which includes former art spaces Project Be and Exhibit Be.

This tour will explore B Mike’s transformation of a vacant warehouse into 35,000 sq. ft. of beautiful black art. During this experience, you will not only receive a guided tour of the art but the detailed history connected to the artwork as well. Come to Studio Be and see why everyone cannot get enough of this true New Orleans treasure. This tour also comes with an activity for young children. Please contact us – this tour must be booked 2 weeks in advance.

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This tour is as colorful as the Creole cottages and the Haitian shotgun homes that line the streets of Treme. This two hour walking tour of the oldest African American neighborhood in the nation is dynamic. On this tour, you will discover the history of Jazz, Africans in New Orleans, Storyville, Black Mardi Gras Indians and visit some of the most cultural significant sites in New Orleans. Tour stops includes Congo Square, St. Augustine
Church, the Tomb of the Unknown Slave and many more.

 

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This tour will bring you into the world the Old Creoles called “The American District.” This tour is filled with beautiful homes, stately oak trees and the famous Lafayette Cemetery in the uptown district of New Orleans.

This is a two-hour walking tour where you will experience the development of the city away from the historic French Quarter and learn how New Orleans became a true American city that remained uniquely Creole. Come and learn why they call this area of town the Garden District. The tour stops includes Lafayette Cemetery, Anne Rice House, Commander’s Palace Restaurant and many more.

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The original living “quarters” of New Orleans. The French Quarter is the oldest residential & commercial district in the city and served as the seat of the colonial empire of Louisiana for both the French and Spanish eras.

This two hour tour will bring to life the beautiful buildings, the Creole culture and the various ethnic groups that migrated to the city and merged into the cultural gumbo that made New Orleans the city that we see today.

Take this tour and learn about the 300-year history of the “Vieux Carre” The tour will stop at
such locations as the Mississippi River, Jackson Square, Café Du Monde, the Pontalba Buildings, Madame John Legacy and many more.

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Are you interested in a subject that you do not see on the website? That is not a problem. Know NOLA Tours can curate a custom tour for you and your group on various subjects such as Free People of Color, Creole Heritage, Italian Heritage, Jazz, Irish Heritage & more Please contact us so we can curate a tour just for you and your group.
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Know NOLA Tours offer transportation tours via our various contracted
transportation partnerships for group tours. Please contact us to book a tour via van, mini
bus or chartered bus for your group. Prices are subject to change.
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Are you having a family reunion in the New Orleans area? Know NOLA
Tours would love to serve your family on a tour of New Orleans.
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Are you having a class reunion in the New Orleans area? Know NOLA
Tours would love to serve your family on a tour of New Orleans.
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FAQ's

The quickest way to find the answers to your questions is by reading the most commonly asked questions below.

Each walking tour is estimated 2 hours in length. Times may vary due to walking pace and personal interactions.
All of the daily tours that we offer are walking tours unless you request a transportation tour. Know NOLA Tours walking tours allow you to see and feel the city in a unique way as we point out the history and culture that will truly make New Orleans come alive for you. If you would like a transportation tour for your group please email us at info@knownolatours.com

Most tours are led personally by the owner/curator of Know NOLA Tours. However, he may require assistance if the group is to large or if there is a time conflict with another group. Please do not be dismay if the owner cannot personally do your tour as the tour associates contracted by Know NOLA Tours are licensed by the City of New Orleans and are chosen by us due to their dedication to New Orleans history and culture. It is our goal to provide you with the best possible tour experience.

The tours will start at different locations. Please send a reservation email and inform us on the type of tour, date of the tour and time for the tour. After you have emailed info@knownolatours.com  with this information a confirmation email will be sent to the members of the perspective tour group. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY! THE TOURS WILL DEPART ON TIME!

The absolute best and cheapest way to purchase a ticket is through the website or by emailing info@knownolatours.com .

If you are looking to book a tour for a large group or to have a private tour for a group please email us directly at info@knownolatours.com  We love offering unique and custom tours to groups.

New Orleans is in a sub-tropical environment and it rains ever day during several of the summer months but the rain normally last for a few minutes and stops. Know NOLA Tours will check the weather and inform you of any incoming weather conditions.  We also recommend that you bring an umbrella or poncho if you think you may need it.

New Orleans weather is unpredictable however you can never go wrong in New Orleans by carrying a handkerchief, bottled water and an umbrella.

Know NOLA Tours is operated by a New Orleans native and is grounded in historical accuracy and cultural awareness. There is no better way to learn about New Orleans then from a true New Orleans historian and culture bearer. Our tours are informative, honest, and entertaining.

Yes! Please feel free to tip your tour guide if you enjoyed your tour.

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