French Quarter Footprints
Free Walking Tours.
Explore the soul of the French Quarter with French Quarter Footprints. Our local guides bring the neighborhood’s history to life with engaging, family-friendly walks that cover roughly a mile in about 90 minutes. Tours are donation-based: there is no upfront cost, and guests are invited to give what the experience was worth at the end. We receive no government funding and rely entirely on public generosity to keep this program running.
Cultural Insights
Learn the stories behind Jackson Square, the French Market, LaLaurie Mansion, the Riverwalk, the mighty Mississippi River and more, told by guides who believe history belongs to everyone.
Join our passionate local guides for family-friendly tours that welcome guests of all ages and abilities.
Our tours are donation‑based and community‑supported. Your contributions help preserve the French Quarter’s heritage and keep these tours free for everyone.
Local Guides
Passionate for preserving heritage.
Company Mission
French Quarter Footprints was founded to share the rich history and heritage of the French Quarter with visitors and locals alike. We believe everyone should have access to this incredible history, so our walking tours are completely free of charge. Instead of a fixed price, we operate on a donation-based model. We encourage you to give what you feel the tour was worth, your generosity directly supports our guides and our mission to keep these tours available for future generations.
Meet up location
Meeting spot: One More Pie (1101 Decatur Street). Tours run every 2 hours from 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM. Please arrive about 10 minutes early so we can start on time.
French Quarter Footprints
Free Walking Tours
Experience the French Quarter with French Quarter Footprints’ free walking tours. Your contributions help preserve the French Quarter’s history and heritage.
Engaging Tours
Experience the stories and secrets of the French Quarter with local guides who believe history belongs to everyone.
Family-Friendly
We welcome everyone, kids, parents and grandparents. Our tours are designed to be accessible and fun for all ages and abilities.
We never charge a fee. At the end of your tour, donate whatever feels right. Your support keeps these tours free for everyone.
Pay What You Want
“The tour was captivating! Our guide shared fascinating stories about the French Quarter’s history. A must‑do experience in the French Quarter!”
Emily R.
★★★★★
Tours
Experience the French Quarter’s history on our free, donation‑based walking tours. From Jackson Square and the French Market to LaLaurie Mansion, the Riverwalk and the mighty Mississippi River, your contributions help keep these stories alive.
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How to support us
info@frenchquarterfootprints.com
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