Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell
- 50 minutes
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents. Built in 1826 and located on a quiet residential block, this house has lived through nearly 200 years of change, from antebellum opulence to wartime struggles, from immigrant resilience to modern preservation. Join us for a guided tour through elegant rooms, hidden corners, and a lush courtyard, and hear the real stories of the people who lived and labored here—enslaved people, free people of color, Sicilian immigrants, and others who helped shape the house and the city around it. ️ Walk through nearly two centuries of New Orleans history Hear French Quarter stories you won’t get anywhere else Experience the house as a witness to the city’s evolving cultural landscape ✔️ Small group tours ✔️ Family-friendly ✔️ Air-conditioned ️ Book now—tours fill fast, especially on weekends!
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
Itinerary
Explore beautifully restored 19th-century rooms that reflect the changing lives of the people who lived and labored here—from wealthy merchants to enslaved individuals, free people of color, Sicilian immigrants, and preservationists. Stroll through a classic New Orleans courtyard, tucked behind iron gates and shaded by lush greenery—a quiet oasis that’s hosted everything from family gatherings to wartime efforts. Discover rare architectural details and objects that reveal how the city evolved—through fires, floods, and cultural shifts. ️ Hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, including personal histories that reflect the broader struggles, triumphs, and transformations of New Orleans itself. This is not just a house—it’s a witness to centuries of change, resilience, and community.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.3
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Ratings come from 13 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- BK Historic House and Gardens
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in New Orleans
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 25 attraction tickets we list in New Orleans.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 of 25.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New Orleans
New Orleans is the Louisiana city of jazz, Creole food and the French Quarter, set on a bend of the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico.
New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718 and later ruled by Spain, and the French Quarter still shows it, with wrought-iron balconies, courtyards and Jackson Square, which St Louis Cathedral overlooks. Jazz was born here, and live music pours from clubs on Frenchmen Street. The St Charles streetcar rattles beneath oaks to the mansions of the Garden District.
Top-ranked sights in New Orleans: French Quarter, Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion.
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