French Quarter Walking Tour With 1850 House Museum Admission

This French Quarter walking tour is conducted by city licensed guides and emphasize the history, architecture, and folklore of this fascinating city. Tour and store proceeds benefit Friends of the Cabildo, a non-profit volunteer group to provide support for the Louisiana State Museum. Purchasing a walking tour ticket also gets you admission to the 1850 House Museum, above the store, that shows what life was like in a typical Pontalba Apartment in the 1850s. Restroom is provided for walking tour guests as well.

Ticket includes admission to the 1850 House Museum. Tours are daily from the 1850 House Museum Store at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Also guests can enjoy the museum courtyard as well as shop in the gift store. The museum shows what life was like in a typical Pontalba Apartment in the 1850s. The museum takes around 45 minutes to finish and a exhibit program is offered as well as access can acquired through a tablet or smart phone. Wifi for the program is available as well. 

Docents are sometimes available for the 1850 House. Contact the store to find out if one of our volunteers is working that day.