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Baton Rouge Historic Downtown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

18 Reviews 4.11 out of 5 stars Based on 18 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Lafayette, USA
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.

60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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

  • Self Guided Smart Phone Guided Tour in Baton Rouge on our Walking Tour App
  • No food, drinks, or admission, the tour is all outside.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

502 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA

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End point

Louisiana State Capitol
Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA

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.

What To Expect

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The Old Governor's Mansion (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.
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Louisiana's Old State Capitol

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!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sing the River Sculpture

See the Sing the River Sculpture and hear the history of the Mississippi and the people that lived here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Poor Boy Lloyd's

Discover the best cajun food and learn how the Cajuns came to Louisiana from Canada.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

445 N 3rd St

Learn the civil rights story in Baton Rouge and how it inspired the rest of the country.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Louisiana State Capitol

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Downtown

The tour wills top at plenty of stops in the city, walk along the river and tell the history from the beginning to now.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Baton Rouge Historic Downtown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P69

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What's Included

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  • Self Guided Smart Phone Guided Tour in Baton Rouge on our Walking Tour App
  • No food, drinks, or admission, the tour is all outside.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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