Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) Tours and Tickets

Connect with the rich and raucous past of New Orleans beyond the tourist spots on a French Quarter walking tour led by a real history teacher with nearly 30 years of experience. Your guide brings deep knowledge of the area and her own experience growing up in Cajun Louisiana for a level of passion and personal insight you won’t find on any other tour.

If you don't fancy joining a guided tour, downloading an app and following it through New Orleans is a great match for you. As you explore, the GPS locator will trigger insightful commentary through the app, which teaches you about the history, architecture, and culture of New Orleans. You can stop and start whenever you like and explore further on your own. Learn everything there is to know about the history of the French Quarter; topics include Mardi Gras, Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, Money Wrench Corner, Jackson Square, and others.

Few cities rival New Orleans’ nightlife thanks to its thrilling music scene. From authentic dixieland to big brass and every other jazz style in between, live music options are endless in the city that gave birth to the coolest genre in music. On this walking tour of the Vieux Carre, the French Quarter, you’ll hear about the origins and culture of jazz while making your way through the oldest neighborhood in NOLA. Along the way, we’ll share the history of Bourbon Street and the residential and commercial places where blues and jazz collaborators came to make incredible music. We may pass by Preservation Hall, a venue that brought people of all backgrounds together, even in times of segregation. We may even catch a busker performing at the historic French Market! We’ll then visit a jazz club and enjoy a drink together. By joining this tour, you will be helping to contribute to the livelihoods of local musicians, allowing them to earn a decent wage and continue doing what they love!