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- English
On this Historic Baton Rouge Self Guided Location Aware Audio Walking tour you will see Baton Rogue’s historic gems, historic spots and discover it's story. Go at your own pace, anytime.
On the tour you’ll see
the old Governor’s Mansion,
The old state capital
You'll walk along the Mississippi,
the Red Stick statue,
The best local place to each Cajun food,
The Kress Building - civil rights historic spots
The State Capital
St. Joe's
The Capital Gardens
The Huey Long Statue
The Hebe statue
And more!
And and you'll hear the city’s history, secrets, the story of the swamp blues, the history of the Canadians that became raging Cajuns, Mark Twain’s feelings of the city, the little white house, the castle and so much more.
The tour starts at the Old Governor’s mansion.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside the Old Governors Mansion, also known as the little white house. You'll learn it' history, about the Governor's that made this home and why it's the little white house. Then you'll be guided step by step through Baton Rouge.
The tour ends at the New state house, the tallest in the USA, and after the tour feel free to enter and take the elevator up to the observation deck.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
The tour starts at what is known is the little white house, you'll hear it story, the governors and then explore Baton Rouge.
Admission ticket free -
1
The tour stops at the Old State Captial, that looks like a castle. You'll hear about its history, about Mark Twain, and it's free to enter!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The tour goes to the red stick statue where you'll hear how the city got it's name and the people that came before it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
See the Sing the River Sculpture and hear the history of the Mississippi and the people that lived here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Discover the best cajun food and learn how the Cajuns came to Louisiana from Canada.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Learn the civil rights story in Baton Rouge and how it inspired the rest of the country.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The tour ends at the Tallest State Capital Building in the USA, where you'll hear about Huey Long, how he pushed to build it and the history of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The tour wills top at plenty of stops in the city, walk along the river and tell the history from the beginning to now.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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