Downtown Lafayette Cajun History & Folklore Walking Tour
Overview
The one and only walking tour of Downtown Lafayette is here! We'll go through our city's fascinating history, Cajun folklore and mythology, and current local culture (including restaurant and shop recommendations). I'm a local who was born and raised in Lafayette and I live downtown; I'm excited to show you around our unique city!
What's Included
- Guided Tour
- Food or Purchases
Meeting Location
515 Cathedral Street
Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
210 East Vermilion Street
Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
What To Expect
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Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint John Cemetery
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Johnson's Boucanière
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Lafayette Museum
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carpe Diem Cafe & Wine Bar
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pop's Poboys (pass by)
Acadiana Center for the Arts
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vestal Restaurant (pass by)
Cocodrie Collective
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Flats (pass by)
Parc International
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parc Sans Souci
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wild Child Wines
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guided Tour.
- Food or Purchases.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Lafayette Cajun History & Folklore Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Lafayette Cajun History & Folklore Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guided Tour
- Food or Purchases
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
