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.

Book your free spot — no payment required

At French Quarter Footprints we believe the history and culture of the French Quarter should be accessible to everyone—locals and visitors alike. Our tours are completely free of charge; we depend on guest donations to keep the program running.

How our free tours work:

• Reserve a spot with no upfront payment.

• Tours depart every 2 hours from 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM. Each tour lasts about 90 minutes and covers roughly one mile.

• Please arrive 10 minutes early. Walk-ups are welcome when space allows.

• Donations support our guides and the tours. Tips for guides are welcome in cash at the end of the tour or via our online donation/tip option.