French Lessons Near Me

The French Quarter has always belonged to its women—painted or pious, dangerous or divine, sometimes all at once. We reveal the fiercely complex women who shaped the heart of New Orleans. Their names echo like hymns and hexes: Baroness Pontalba, Elizabeth Werlein, Madame LaLaurie, Marie Laveau, Saint Frances Cabrini, & Rose Nicaud. The Baroness de Pontalba, who stamped her initials—and her vision—into the architecture of Jackson Square. Her story is one of defiance and civic rebirth. The preservationist fire of Elizabeth Werlein - this woman's fire saved rather than destroyed. Madame LaLaurie's horrors told not through haunted legend, but the cruelty of racial violence cloaked in wealth and elegance laid bare. Marie Laveau—Voodoo Queen, healer, mystic, and more. Rose Nicaud, once-enslaved, she carved out a life selling coffee —one of the city’s first Black, female entrepreneurs. Women who didn’t just live in New Orleans. They built her, saw her broken, and resurrected her.

Enjoy a Spectacular Key West Sunset Cruise Looking for the perfect way to end your day? Join us on the Seabreeze, your 42-foot Corinthian powercat, and ride in comfort with this relaxing, catered cruise into the horizon on Key West’s gentle seas. Relax in the shade under the bimini or sunbathe on the bow to take in that last bit of sunshine. Sunset Cruises are a Key West luxury with your panoramic views of the sun melting into tropical waters – and the best way to enjoy is with good food and great drinks! Enjoy elevated hors d’oeurvres without the price tag – a typical selection includes fresh sushi, Thai appetizers, charcuterie platter (meats and cheeses), and French desserts catered by locally owned and operated restaurants. Refreshments include your complimentary selection of fine wine, premium beer, Prosecco, and soft drinks. Departure times vary with the seasons, please confirm your departure time when booking this trip.

Accompanied by our French guides who have lived in New York for years, come and discover the Bronx from a unique angle. From its colourful streets to the murals that tell the story of its inhabitants, immerse yourself in a neighbourhood where culture, diversity and resilience blend. Explore Mott Haven and Port Morris, where urban art and local initiatives bring old warehouses back to life. Admire the historic landmarks of Grand Concourse, one of New York’s most iconic boulevards, and experience the excitement of Yankee Stadium, the temple of American baseball. An immersive tour, off the beaten track, to understand the true heart of the Bronx and meet those who are shaping its renewal.

Open Miami offers you a unique tour of Miami, enjoy the panoramic roof and discover the city like never before whatever the weather conditions are! Our bus features a retractable glass panel roof offering unobstructed visibility above and on both sides. Enjoy an open-air experience or if you need protection from the sun or the rain close its transparent rooftop with the press of a button. The day starts with a ride around South Beach, with its colorful Art Deco District, to downtown Miami to feel the pulse of the city. Then we cruise over to Brickell, and then make a stop at Little Havana, the hottest neighborhood in Miami for a deep dive into Cuban culture. Next stop: the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, where you learn all there is to know about street art. We then head over to the Miami Design District, with its luxury shops and distinctive vibe. After all of our adventures, we head back to South Beach via the Julia Tuttle Causeway, with an exceptional view of the Magic City.

Come hang out with a local for 2.5 to 3 hours and find out why they are so passionate about living in New Orleans. There has to be a reason they'd choose to live in New Orleans, a city that is almost completely under sea level, right? Find out what makes locals and tourists alike love New Orleans so deeply. They've taken the 5 most popular tours in New Orleans and combined their best elements and turned it into one of the most exciting tours the city has to offer. Create a truly memorable experience when you take the French Quarter tour, Katrina History, Historic Cemeteries tour, Garden District tour, and New Orleans Architecture tour all together! Basically, if you're a history buff, then this tour is for you. If you're trying to figure out what to do while you're in New Orleans, well, this tour is for you too.

This is a complete Mystical New Orleans Theme Entertainment Package for less than the price of just a single Tarot Reading in most Psychic Shops. This in itself is unique because you will not often see this offered elsewhere. "Modern Alchemy" Tarot is unique because it is based on the original and most Authentic Origins of the Tarot. Rather than stick to the cliché' and, often, one dimensional aspects of "Fortune Telling," it focus more on Personal Transformation, Creative Self Help, and things you can use to more fully enrich your life. It includes (but is not limited to) aspects of Jungian Psychology, Interpersonal Astrology, Modern Art & Theatre, and Mythic Story Telling. It is a Unique Interactive Experience for All. Plus... A Bonus French Quarter Haunted Walking on your way to the Party (learn local Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo Legends & More). Plus... Free Original Art & Music compliments of your Host, Dok Lazlo!

Discover the essence of New Orleans with a walking tour of the French Quarter, guided by a certified, multilingual local expert. Immerse yourself in a fusion of European, African and Caribbean influences as you listen to captivating Creole stories, visit hidden courtyards and meet characters and legends that have scarred the soul of the city.

Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved by travelers the world over. You'll view some of the city's oldest houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, the forts of Charleston harbor, and the antebellum mansions that look out across the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers, among many other historic and picturesque sites. Our guides also offer their expert advice on other activities, restaurants, and bars for guests to explore once they've finished their tour.

Experience America's oldest & most mysterious living city from the perspective of a local with this walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the secrets lurking in numerous alleys named after past sinners and saints. Enjoy the gorgeous architecture of the St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square, and inhale the abundant scents of Creole cooking that waft in the air. Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink (adult beverages or soft drinks) and use the restrooms. Then the tour group will head out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not.  Real paranormal equipment will be used during the tour for those interested in the paranormal aspect of the tour.  Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Escape into the darkness with your licensed guide on an air-conditioned bus to some of the most haunted locations in New Orleans outside of the French Quarter. Cross one of the most notorious streets in America as we make our way down scenic Esplanade Avenue telling tales of tragedy, trauma, and mystery which has made us the most haunted city in America. All locations are alive with paranormal activity. Visit real cemeteries at night! Bring your camera, you won't want to miss this! We have offered this tour for over 4 years now and are amazed by what our guests experience. People capture full-bodies apparitions not only on photographs but see them with the naked eye. People have heard whispers in their ears, felt the touch of someone brushing their cheek or stroking their hair, and sometimes even have a ghost photo bomb their pictures! Keep an open mind - you never know what might happen on this very haunted tour. (we do not disclose which cemetery you will visit-it's a surprise)

Hop aboard for the Island Pointe Tour along the scenic French Broad River and experience one of the most unique ways to explore the Great Smoky Mountains. This guided jet boat adventure blends breathtaking scenery with engaging narration from your captain, who brings the river’s history, wildlife, and hidden features to life. Cruise through a beautiful stretch of river lined with rolling hills and mountain views as you make your way to one of the tour’s standout features a majestic riverside cave. Your captain will take you right up to the cave, sharing stories and fun facts that make this stop a guest favorite and a great photo opportunity. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife like bald eagles, osprey, turtles, and deer often seen along the shoreline. With a mix of relaxing sightseeing and light adventure, the Island Pointe Tour is perfect for families, couples, and groups looking to experience the Smokies from a fresh perspective.

Take a trip back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of the Crescent City! Embrace the rich culture of the "Big Easy" ind uncover the French Creole - The Cajuns - Mardi Gras and Carnival - Pirates - Casket Girls and Prostitutes & the Mob in New Orleans! Continue your journey through the darkest history of the city. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks along the tour route! Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

New York in French offers you a day trip (6h including approx. 2h30 actual cycling) in neighborhoods of Brooklyn which have not yet given in to the sirens of mass tourism. Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

This walking tour reveals Berkeley as the unsung powerhouse of American food and modern politics. We begin in the North Shattuck neighborhood (formerly the Gourmet Ghetto), where culinary revolutions happened simultaneously. You'll discover how Alfred Peet birthed specialty coffee, the Cheese Board Collective popularized the French baguette, and Alice Waters pioneered farm-to-table dining at Chez Panisse. The tour features five distinct food stops, including the Cheese Board’s cult-favorite vegetarian pizza and Gregoire's famous potato puffs. Next, we explore the UC Berkeley campus, passing through the world’s densest grove of Tasmanian Blue Gum Eucalyptus. We'll admire the towering Campanile and architecture. We'll stand by the Mario Savio Steps and learn how this became the epicenter of the 1964 Free Speech Movement. Finally, we head down Telegraph Avenue and grab a sweet treat as we walk by Rasputin & Amoeba Records before concluding at People's Park, a famous protest site.

Master Storytellers guide groups through darkened streets for a historically accurate fun-filled tour full of New Orleans ghost stories and tales of Vampires. Join the only tour in New Orleans to focus specifically on these two top topics of weirdness in our city. You will see the famous LaLaurie Mansion from the American Horror Story Coven TV show and hear the spookiest ghost stories New Orleans has to offer. You will also learn about our real life Vampire culture in New Orleans, see the shop where they buy their fangs, and learn some of their favorite haunts. This is no gimmick. These are real life people who live their lives as self proclaimed Vampires. Who are they? Why do they do what they do? What REALLY is a REAL Vampire? These are the questions we will tackle together as we stroll through one of the oldest and possibly THE most romantic neighborhoods in the United States.

Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to the Smokies, but its own story is worth staying in town for. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Gatlinburg on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Visit the Martha Jane Ogle Cabin, Anakeesta, and the Gatlinburg Space Needle — pioneers, panoramas, and peaks in one walk • Start when you're ready and walk at your own speed through a town packed with character • A fun activity for families, couples, and groups exploring the Smoky Mountain gateway Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. All the altitude, none of the cable car queue.

Pasadena is the quiet end of greater LA where civic pride built one of the finest city halls in America — and then kept right on going. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Pasadena on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow riddles to Pasadena City Hall, the Pasadena Robinson Memorial, and the Civic Auditorium — a city that built its ambitions in stone and hasn't apologised since • Walk Pasadena's streets at your own pace with no fixed schedule • Great for families, architecture enthusiasts, and groups of any size Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Rose Parade goes through Pasadena once a year. This tour is available every day.

FRENCH QUARTER TOUR (BREAKFAST INCLUDED) Join us at Taste of Nawlin’s breakfast tour in the French Quarter where we will start the tour with a full breakfast at one of New Orleans’ most popular restaurants. We will then stroll though the French Quarter which is New Orleans’ most famous and most popular area to visit. It's also the city's oldest neighborhood. Learn about our city’s unique French heritage, our world famous architecture, the difference between Creole and Cajun and some of our most colorful historical figures. Breakfast included is the New orleans famous Pain Perdu "Lost Bread" Breakfast can be upgraded by sending us a message after reservation is completed.

Accompanied by our French guides who have been living in New York for years, come and discover Central Park, by bike with the theme of series and cinema. For half a day you will travel through the park, without missing anything while discovering legendary cinema scenes that your guide will show you in photos or videos.

Participants will delve into the neighborhood's unique story, learning about the wealthy Americans who developed the area, the stunning Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and the cultural forces that shaped this iconic part of the city. This tour provides much more than a scenic stroll past grand mansions; it offers a deeper understanding of New Orleans's complex past. Led by knowledgeable, city-licensed volunteer guides, the tour illuminates the influence of key historical figures, political events, and local geography on the district’s development. It's an essential activity for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to move beyond the French Quarter to appreciate the enduring statements of mid-nineteenth-century American life in the Crescent City.

Embark on a mouthwatering adventure through West Hollywood, where every stop is a hidden gem filled with rich history, culture, and incredible flavors. Taste flaky, buttery pastries at a charming French-inspired bakery nestled in a historic marketplace. Bite into warm, golden empanadas with globally inspired fillings, each one a delicious surprise waiting to be discovered. Indulge in classic deli treats at a legendary eatery that has served Hollywood icons for generations. Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of Thailand, where fragrant curries, wok-fried specialties, and zesty salads bring Bangkok’s street food culture to life. Step into a European-style gourmet market, where curated delicacies transport you to the cafés of Paris and the markets of Italy. As you taste your way through this dynamic neighborhood, you’ll also explore historic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories that make West Hollywood a must-visit culinary destination!