FOC Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour 2026

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step back in time for a sprinkle of seasonal magic and join the Friends of the Cabildo for a heart-warming stroll through the French Quarter’s most cherished treasures. Decked out in magnificent traditional Creole Christmas finery, each stop sparkles with historic charm, antique velvet ribbon, and old-world holiday grandeur.

Your festive journey opens doors to iconic historic homes, lush hidden courtyards, and storied quarters, including: Historic BK House & Gardens, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, The Historic New Orleans Collection, and Spring Fiesta House.

Event Details
December 26th (Saturday) and 27th (Sunday) Only
Homes are open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Due to the historic nature of the buildings The 1850 House, Hermann-Grima and Gallier House, and Historic BK House & Gardens are NOT fully wheelchair accessible. However, ground floors and courtyards are wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

The Spring Fiesta will have light refreshments

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
523 St Ann St.

Creole Christmas Patrons that pre-purchase tickets will meet at the 1850 House Museum Gift Shop. The shop is located across from Jackson Square right in the middle from Cafe Du Monde (Decatur) or Muriels (Chartres) St. Ann. St. is a pedestrian walk way, no vehicle access.

End point

There is no specific end point for Creole Christmas as patrons stroll through the French Quarter to the homes at their leisure.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Hermann-Grima House

    Hermann-Grima is one of the stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Gallier House

    Gallier House is one of the stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    The Historic New Orleans Collection

    The Historic New Orleans Collection is one of the stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Historic BK House & Gardens

    Historic BK House and Gardens is a stop on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour

    25 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association

    The New Orleans Spring Fiesta House is one of the tour stops on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    1850 House Museum and Store

    The 1850 House Museum is a stop on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
Supplied by Friends of the Cabildo

Tags

Christmas
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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