Guided Tours

PRC’s New Orleans Architecture Tour: Warehouse District

Come discover the beauty and history of New Orleans’ Warehouse District Architecture and its vicinity on this exclusive expert guided walking tour curated by the Preservation Resource Center!

Tour-goers will also explore neighboring areas including Lafayette Square, which is the city’s second oldest public park, and the American Sector, a residential area that developed after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and features one of the state’s most impressive collections of 19th century townhouses.

The 2-hour tour will start and end at the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, housed in an 1852 former iron foundry, just steps away from the Convention Center, Central Business District, and the Arts and Museum District.

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Guided Tours with our partner NOLA Tours

New Orleans’ historic architecture and neighborhoods are inspiring, beautiful, unique and best experienced in person, on the ground. The PRC is proud to endorse NOLA Tours, a local operator whose focus on historic architecture and local culture — and strict attention to accurate historical information — has made it a leader in educating and inspiring visitors from around the world.

Tour the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny or Garden District with one of NOLA Tour’s accredited local guides as part of a group, or explore local Jewish culture in New Orleans on a specialized excursion, or book your own private tour. Click to book a tour and experience our authentic city first hand today!

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Free Self-Guided Digital Neighborhood Tours

Explore New Orleans’ National Register Historic Districts with our free mobile digital walking tours.

Scroll to browse and learn more about the history of each of the National Register Historic Districts or use the links below to quickly access the digital map of your choice.

French Quarter (Vieux Carré)

New Orleans’ oldest and most well known neighborhood has an eclectic mix of Spanish, French, Creole, and American styles.

Click here to tour the French Quarter (Vieux Carré)

Garden District

Maintained by the Garden District Association since 1939, the neighborhood thrives with historic architecture and a strong sense of tradition.

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Lower Garden District

Filled with passionate residents, this neighborhood offers a unique blend of historic architecture and amenities.

Click here to tour the Lower Garden District

Central Business District (Upper & Lower)

The National Register of Historic Places lists this bustling area as two different districts: the Upper and Lower Central Business Districts. These districts comprise the heart of the city’s financial and business life but also have a lively residential side.

CBD (Upper & Lower)

Algiers Point

Algiers Point is New Orleans’ Brooklyn, a picturesque residential neighborhood with great views of the city skyline and the Mississippi River.

Click here to tour Algiers Point

Bywater

Tucked alongside the Mississippi River between the Faubourg Marigny and Holy Cross districts, Bywater sits atop some of the earliest land.

Click here to tour the Bywater

Faubourg Marigny

The passionate residents of this neighborhood won designation for “The Marigny” as a National Register Historic District in 1974.

Click here to tour the Faubourg Marigny

Irish Channel

The Irish Channel showcases colorful New Orleans architecture and played a pivotal roll in jazz’s development.

Click here to tour the Irish Channel

Uptown

The city’s largest National Register Historic District, the Uptown neighborhood encompasses over 10,000 significant historic buildings.

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National Historic District Guides