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November 2025 by Greg Ryan
Really great tour by our guide Carolyn (a volunteer who works Mondays). Not only do you learn about the house but you also learn a lot about the history of New Orleans. The history discussion starts with the land the house sits on being granted to 2 sisters by the King of France and rolls forward from there. Very interesting and highly recommended. Tours begin on the hour.
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October 2025 by Elizabeth Sarkisian
Lovely way to spend an hour in the FQ. Can use the Culture pass if you have a library card. Our guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and loved finally getting into that garden I've always peeked through the gates at.
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July 2025 by Allie Malcolm
I had an unexpected day off so I came over from the West Bank using the city library’s Culture Pass. I am so happy I did. Guided tours start on the hour. Our tour guide Nia was incredibly knowledgeable and is a skilled storyteller as well. She took us through the home’s many lives and wove in so much history about the people who constructed it and the methods they used. Minute for minute, I learned more on this tour than any other I’ve taken here in NO. I can’t wait to send my friends and family on this tour and I hope they’re lucky enough to get our same tour guide.
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June 2025 by KaMeshia M
Beautiful house, and the tour guide was great. I can't remember her name (nice black lady with the beautiful hair), but I could tell she is a history buff!! The tour was more exciting, because she shared a lot of information with us.
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May 2025 by Claire Powell
Had a lovely (and accidentally private) tour at 12pm today. I learned a lot and saw so many beautifully designed pieces and rooms. The gardens at the end were the cherry on top
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April 2025 by Gina Monique Birkholz
Love historical homes and this was amazing. It has a rich history.
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March 2025 by A.Y. Greyson
Absolutely incredible! My brother and I were recently given the gracious opportunity to visit BK House and gardens on a day it was actually closed to the public. We were warmly welcomed by Nia, the Director of Education, who generously gave us a private, in-depth tour even though the property was closed during regular business hours.
Nia was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions and shared fascinating stories about the many families who have lived in the house over the centuries. Her extensive knowledge of the home's history and architecture truly brought it to life.
I will definitely be recommending BK House to others. My only small disappointment was the absence of a gift shop, as there were no souvenirs available to take home. Still, I cannot wait to return and bring friends and family with me!
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March 2025 by Kate Lareau
We loved our tour guide, Nia. Her ability to weave together different eras and aspects of New Orleans, Caribbean, and US History was so impressive.
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February 2025 by Natalie Salgado
My family and I went on a tour of the house with Jeff on Friday. He was friendly and very well informed on the families that occupied the house. My grandma is an ambulatory wheelchair user, and Jeff helped her safely walk down the back stairwell while my brother carried her folding wheelchair. Our tour was one of highlights of our trip, and by far the most affordable excursion. It was only $10 a person, and we were the only ones on the tour.
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November 2024 by Dewayne W
Beautiful old home
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November 2024 by Eloise J. Li
Very unique history because of the female author who restored and lived in the house. Beautiful garden and house. The tour starts every hour
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November 2024 by Andra Goldberg
Great tour of this incredible house!
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October 2024 by Marina Lanes
Interesting tour showing the beautiful house with amazing stories about important people who have lived there.
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October 2024 by Emily
Enjoyed this tour immensely Our guide was Passionate and Genuine
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October 2024 by Angela Janis
We had such an amazing tour here, 100% recommend! We got super lucky because the normal volunteers weren't there, so Nia, the director of education, gave us our tour (less lucky for her, but our gain...) She was just AWESOME! Her knowledge of the house and history made for a very informative tour, and her passion was contagious! She answered all of our questions and provided interesting stories. We got to see the courtyard set up for a wedding, as well, and it was really a beautiful space. She also let us know to come back the next day, we came back for the Rhythm and Roses concert with Helen Gillet, which was super enjoyable! I also enjoyed seeing some of the filming locations for Interview with a Vampire, if you're a fan.
