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Approximately 2-hour guided tour; additional time allotted for streetcar transportation to/from the tour location 

Meeting Location: Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. at the Level 1 Main Entrance at Julia Street and Convention Center Boulevard, near the Great Hall. Look for the Field Experience sign at the meetup location. The group will depart promptly at 1:00 pm.

Experience New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood through its architecture, history, and the cultures that shaped it. Led by expert guides from Friends of the Cabildo, this two-hour walking tour explores the French Quarter’s distinctive streetscapes, from hidden courtyards and cast-iron galleries to historic landmarks along Chartres and Royal Streets. 

Along the way, discover how more than three centuries of French, Spanish, Creole, and American influences helped shape the Vieux Carré and the New Orleans we know today. 

Guides: 

Craig Ernst is a sixth-generation New Orleanian, REALTOR® and Certified Historic House Specialist whose passion for historic homes and storytelling extends from his real estate career to his work as a volunteer guide with Friends of the Cabildo. 

Elise Cool Murphy is a New Orleans real estate professional and founder of Cool Murphy, bringing a background in brand strategy, storytelling, and real estate to her perspective on the homes and neighborhoods that give the city its distinctive character.