Gallier House Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Gallier House Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Destination: United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
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  • 1 hour
  • New Orleans
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not only unique to New Orleans, but also innovative and advanced for the period. Marked by an iconic Paris Green gate, the Royal street home includes an ornate interior décor, running hot and cold water, experimental skylight, intact attached slave quarters, and classic courtyard.

Visit: Gallier House, 1132 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Enter an opulent era at Gallier Historic House and marvel at the Victorian furnishings and decor within this architectural gem. Completed in 1860, Gallier House was designed by famed Crescent City architect, James Gallier, Jr. As a family home, Gallier House showcases several engineering innovations, such as indoor plumbing with hot and cold running water and a double skylight. Using the original household inventory as a guide, period decorative arts reflect the Galliers’ refined taste. This comfortable lifestyle was made possible through the work of enslaved people, and later domestic servants, whose work and lives are also interpreted on tours.

Inclusions
  • Admission Ticket
  • Guided Tour
  • Entry/Admission - Gallier House

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Gallier House, 1132 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    1 hour


    User's Reviews

    elida90

    23 Apr, 2024

    A really beautiful house, with an interesting history. I was on a tour with only 3 other people so it was nice and intimate, so we got to ask a lot of questions. It's very interesting to see how they used to live in the 1860s in New Orleans, and learning about how they coped with the heat back then. Also interesting hearing about the lady's maid slavewoman. It's good that it's included, and not hidden away. I loved geeking out about history with the guide after, since I've been a museum guide in Norway. Lots of differences, but the antiquities look similar.

    jingjing_an

    09 Apr, 2024

    Wow, a house tour has never made me cry before! I’m glad it did. The history and stories on this tour were very moving. It’s important to know how the South, New Orleans, the French Quarter was built and how those people lived. A++

    Jacquelyne_P

    27 Feb, 2024

    The docent led an exceptionally good tour, and was very knowledgeable regarding the Gallier House, its lively history and former residents. The architectural details were beautiful, and the home seemed to be in good condition.

    Sherpa09464332689

    08 Feb, 2024

    Peter is an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide who is also on the curator board. I learned so much that I had never known before. I truly appreciate the detail that was put into this historical place as well as insights into the lives of slaves, servants and all women.

    John F

    02 Feb, 2024

    Very interesting tour and a beautiful place. The tour guide was great. Looking from outside I would never have guessed that the inside of this property was so nice and the amazing history. I would highly recommend a tour here

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    A travel back in time

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    Step Back in New Orleans History

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