Guided Tours
Connecting the past and the present
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 firsthand today!
National Historic Districts:
Free Self-Guided Digital 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)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 PointBywater
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 BywaterCentral 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)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 MarignyGarden District
Maintained by the Garden District Association since 1939, the neighborhood thrives with historic architecture and a strong sense of tradition.
Click here to tour the Garden DistrictIrish Channel
The Irish Channel showcases colorful New Orleans architecture and played a pivotal roll in jazz’s development.
Click here to tour the Irish ChannelLower Garden District
Filled with passionate residents, this neighborhood offers a unique blend of historic architecture and amenities.
Click here to tour the Lower Garden DistrictUptown
The city’s largest National Register Historic District, the Uptown neighborhood encompasses over 10,000 significant historic buildings.
Click here to tour Uptown