When Empires Collide: Creoles, Americans, Pirates, and the War of 1812, a Louisiana History Tour

Explore New Orleans’ colorful heritage and history with a 2-hour walking tour that commemorates the dramatic Battle of New Orleans. Follow a local guide through the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter as you learn how Andrew Jackson led a small local force against a British invasion. Pause to explore a traditional Creole cottage, a 19th-century townhouse, and a jail that housed some of the South’s most notorious pirates.  Finish your tour in the heart of the Vieux Carré, at a bar that adjoins a historic, French-Creole restaurant.