Private Tour
Private French Quarter and Treme Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Soul of NOLA will take you on a private walking tour of the French Quarter/ Vieux Carré, and just inside the adjacent Treme neighborhood. These neighborhoods were originally settled by Creoles and Free People of Color, they are some of our oldest and are steeped in vibrant cultural history. We will bring this fascinating past to life by sharing the stories of the people that walked these streets & made its colorful history. We'll discuss the varied architecture, and the significance of the French Quarter’s location. In the Treme we’ll talk about music and how New Orleans became the birthplace of jazz. Wear your walking shoes! Walking is the best way to explore the French Quarter. Tailored to your tastes, as are all our excursions.
We’ll be walking up to 2 miles, breaks as needed. Let us know if we need to adjust, we’re flexible!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
French Quarter
We'll discuss the varied architecture, and the significance of the French Quarter’s location
Treme
In the Treme we’ll talk about music and how New Orleans became the birthplace of jazz.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Options
Private Walking Tour
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic French Quarter and Treme Tour
gsayer4,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Do this tour! We had a great afternoon with Ashley walking around the French Quarter and a little bit of Treme. She was full of knowledge and moved seamlessly from history to architecture to cultural commentary. She kept it engaging for our two teenagers, taking us through 250+ years of history during our 2.5 hour tour. It was a great introduction to New Orleans for our children and one of the highlights of our trip.
Great tour of French Quarter
Climber8739,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour to understand the geography and history of the French Quarter. The guide covered the settlement of the city in the 1700's by the French, Spanish rule and the Louisiana purchase. He was well informed on the ironwork and architecture of the Quarter. We walked to the river, through the Quarter and then to Treme. It was an easy walk and all our questions were answered. Our guide suggested eating at Napoleon House for lunch and we were very pleased. I highly recommend using Soul of Nola. The owner is very organized and helpful. Her guides are energetic, friendly and knowledgeable.
SOUL OF NEW ORLEANS: A NOLA EXPERIENCE BEYOND MEASURE!
986kimberg,Jan 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My college kids and I began planning our after-Christmas visit to NOLA summer 2023, with the goal of highlighting music, history, and food, the signature features of the city. I soon discovered Soul of New Orleans and Cassandra Snyder. What initially attracted me to Soul of New Orleans was Cassandra's mission of tailoring our New Orleans experiences to our particular interests. Cassandra and I worked together to develop an array of activities. She arranged 2 morning walking tours, guided by Derek, who is soon completing his Ph.D. in history. Derek was really fun (my 3 college kids loved him), entertaining with both history and local "lore," and a continuing resource for unique experiences in the city. For example, Derek recommended we visit the New Orleans Museum of Art and its incredible, outdoor sculpture exhibit. We also enjoyed a photography exhibit at the museum. Derek knew the photographer and provided a personal perspective on her work. Cassandra, on the other hand, directed us to Snug Harbor for New Year's Eve, where we enjoyed one of the most amazing musical experiences of the trip. In fact, we returned to the venue a number of times for various shows: the musicians were varied and exceptional, think Jason Marsalis, Oscar Rossignoli, Mahmoud Chouki, and Victor Goines. One of my sons is a pianist/organist, and the crowning moment of his trip was the lesson Cassandra arranged for him with a jazz pianist. If you have a particular interest, Cassandra will help you realize a personal experience in your area of inquiry. She worked over a month to arrange the music lesson for my son, maintaining regular communication as she located the instructor. Cassandra's fees are reasonable and the quality of her assistance was superlative. Even after we finalized our plans with Soul of New Orleans, Cassandra continued emailing us new ideas, advice on navigating the city, and upcoming events we might enjoy. Derek also offered to assist us in any way, even after our tours with him were completed. To conclude, our trip was amazing, and we attribute much of its success to Cassandra Snyder and Soul of New Orleans. As a result of her guidance and resourcefulness, we had a unique and dynamic experience in New Orleans. Every traveler needs at Cassandra Snyder! We fell in love with NOLA, and Soul of New Orleans/Cassandra Snyder opened its doors to us with such hospitality and service!
Highly recommend this private tour!
nancynW4294FN,Nov 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour - Cassandra was so knowledgeable and made it really fun! We saw a lot and learned a lot too!
Fabulous Tour!
marymC1795IZ,Nov 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour exceeded expectations! Our guide Derek shared his extensive knowledge of New Orleans history, architecture and culture in an engaging and entertaining way. He tailored his presentation to our individual interests - no small feat with a group of eight spanning ages infant to senior. Highly recommend this wonderful company - they are organized and communication is superior. Thank you!
Fantastic Spanish tour of New Orleans
ignaciodW8396PU,Jun 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour! Graziella explained the whole history of New Orleans in a very interesting and entertaining way.
Tour in Spanish
anadel288,Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was looking for months to find a guide in Spanish when I finally found Casandra. Very good experience with an expert in the city.
The only way to see Nola is with a personal tour from one of the local experts - Derek !
tonyaa131,Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent way to enjoy the French Quarter and Treme. Derek is from NOLA and his southern charm and hospitality shined through his touring expertise. We loved learning the history, as well as, the "local" folklore and story telling. The time flew by in the most comfortable, welcoming and informational way. We left knowing so much more about this wildly fun and delicious city and look forward to coming back for more one day soon. Thank you Derek for sharing your terrific town with such panache! Tonya and Family from California
Very good way to learn about the history of New Orleans
evarI7488FC,Apr 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's been a wonderful experience. From the contract with Cassandra that was quick and agile to the visit. Our guide was Graziella, a Venezuelan historian who walked us through the French Quarter in detail and told us hundreds of episodes about the city’s long history. In a pleasant and exciting way. We are a family group of all ages and for everyone it was interesting. Fully recommended.
Highly recommended walking tour.
Adventurer496416,Mar 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is undoubtedly one of the best -if not the best- walking tours I have ever been on. Cassandra -our tour guide- was engaging right from the start. Her knowledge of New Orleans is extensive. She covers so much in two hours in a way that leaves you wanting to see more and explore more. This tour covered architectural, cultural, religious and even cuisine aspects to give you a deep understanding of the time periods, influences and what makes New Orleans the hub of tourist attraction it is today. Cassandra gave a very real and personal perspective of what it was like to live through the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and how New Orleans has evolved and continues to evolve. I can not recommend this tour highly enough. It was the highlight of our trip. Thank you so much Cassandra you made our first trip to NOLA memorable and fun. We will be back. ☘️
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