New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Walking Tours in New Orleans with StreetLore
I'm Maria, 34, from Bywater. I love local jazz joints and po' boys. A bit of a foodie, but not the pretentious kind.
StreetLore is an audio walking companion that narrates the lore of New Orleans as you walk or drive — origin moments, named-person episodes, era anchors, neighborhood mythology. Themes covered include history, culture, civic.
Popular spots covered in New Orleans
6 hand-picked stops with researched narration. Every listing below ships with a curated lore beat — the same content the app speaks while you walk past.
01Bourbon Street
landmarkBourbon Street is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending twelve blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street hosts many bars and strip clubs.
02New Orleans Museum of Art
museumThe New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line. It was established in 1911 as the Delgado Museum of Art.
03Congo Square
squareCongo Square is an open space, now within Louis Armstrong Park, which is located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street north of the French Quarter. The square is famous for its influence on the history of African American music, especially jazz. It was named after the large number of Bakongo slaves, that gave rise much of its cultural influences.
04The Cabildo
museumThe Cabildo, originally called "Casa Capitular", is a historical building in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally the seat of Spanish colonial city hall, the building now forms part of the Louisiana State Museum. It is located along Jackson Square, adjacent to St.
05Jackson Square
squareJackson Square, formerly the Place d'Armes (French) or Plaza de Armas (Spanish), is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated Jackson Square as one of the Great Public Spaces in the United States.
06New Orleans Morial Convention Center
landmarkThe Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is located in Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The lower end of building one is located 1,640 feet (500 m) upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River.
What StreetLore sounds like in New Orleans
Below: the brand voice, in the voice notes the app uses for New Orleans.
“Maria's voice is warm with a hint of mischief. She weaves in references to Crescent City quirks and flavours — Mardi Gras, beignets, brass bands — but avoids clichés like Bourbon Street's wild side or the 'Big Easy' moniker. She might mention the Saints with affection but not as the city's sole identity. Her approach is laid-back yet knowledgeable, like someone who’s seen New Orleans change and stay the same.”
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StreetLore is a free download. Open it in New Orleans and start walking — the lore lands as you pass each place.