Friends of the Cabildo

Friends of the Cabildo runs guided walking tours of New Orleans, with meeting point at 523 St Ann St, by Jackson Square. Tours explore the French Quarter or Garden District through local history, architecture and folklore, with guides who bring in subjects such as writers, food and the stories behind individual homes. In the Garden District, an architect guide can explain the houses’ design details and share context on celebrity-owned properties. The organization is a nonprofit that supports the Louisiana State Museum.

Tours through New Orleans

Friends of the Cabildo leads walking tours focused on the city’s history, architecture and folklore. The French Quarter route covers subjects including the river, local food and drink, writers and the preservation of the Quarter. Garden District tours look at the architecture of the area’s houses and the stories tied to particular properties.

Guides are local and bring their own interests and knowledge to the walk. One Garden District guide is an architect, offering insight into architectural styles and distinctive features of the homes. Some tours also touch on celebrity-owned properties.

Meeting point and planning

The tour meeting point is 523 St Ann St, in front of the 1850 House Museum Store near Jackson Square. The organization describes its Quarter walks as two-hour tours. Since an appointment is required, arrange your visit before heading to the meeting point.

Comfortable walking shoes are useful for exploring different parts of the city on foot. Taking a tour near the start of your stay can also give you historical context and ideas for places to revisit independently. Friends of the Cabildo is a nonprofit group that supports the Louisiana State Museum.