Explore the Diversity of New Orleans’ Historic Neighbourhoods
New Orleans is a city built on its diversity. Its Creole charm is what draws visitors in, and its multicultural culinary and music scenes have long been celebrated. Get to the very heart of the diversity across New Orleans’ spectacular neighborhoods with this curated guide.
New Orleans is a city rich with diversity. Nestled between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, it has been shaped as much by waterways as by its African American, French and Spanish cultural influences. New Orleans also features a strong gender, sexual and linguistic diversity. You can explore the development of New Orleans on a historic plantation tour dedicated to understanding the echoing horrors of slavery, learn about the city’s grand musical heritage or sashay into the thriving LGBTQ scene. From its dark past to its bright present, there’s much to get lost in.
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Highest recommendation by Frommer’s and OutTraveler. Take a 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans’ fabulous National Register Historic Landmark District French Quarter and learn more about the history of gay life and the LGBT scene in New Orleans. You will hear the best gossip! You will enjoy the best cocktails! You will come to understand and appreciate our live-and-let-live attitude! Never scripted. Small groups. Gay-owned and -operated tour provider.
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You’re invited to take a leisurely stroll through the stunning Garden District of New Orleans. See the stomping grounds of authors, poets, movie stars, artists, and sports legends such as Anne Rice, John Goodman, and Archie Manning. Enjoy the towering Southern Live Oak trees, magnificent Crepe Myrtles, and the stunning Magnolias that some have said make walking through the neighborhood akin to walking through a fairy tale. Learn the deep and rich history of the area and how it fits into the overall story of New Orleans, including the jealousy and mistrust that led to the ‘new money’ of the ‘garish’ Americans trying to show up the splendor and glory of the ‘old money’ Europeans on the other side of town.
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meet our Local Insider
Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
Every CULTURE TRIP Small-group adventure is led by a Local Insider just like Hanna.
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Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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