Before you actually do walk, hop a bus or streetcar, or drive around to explore outside of the French Quarter. It is highly advisable for you to have a tour guide and or map in your possession. Going on your own outside the French Quarter is best done during the daylight hours. You can also get into a specific tour group to see things beyond the French Quarter too. This is also good advice if you're traveling alone or it is just you and your spouse.
Visit places that lie outside of the French Quarter. New Orleans has more to offer than just the French Quarter alone. This is what sets it apart from other cities.
Visit some of the top places in New Orleans including Uptown and the Garden District, Algiers Point, The Superdome, Gallier Hall, The Chalmette Battlefield and Degas House. Consult your map for more sites to see. Sometimes guided tours will offer you a little bit of everything. Check into some New Orleans tourist companies that offer walking tours and organized tours.
Practice common sense and stay alert to your surroundings. Do not carry around a lot of cash. Also don't do any special sightseeing after dark anywhere in New Orleans or outside of it, unless you plan to hire a taxi cab or get a rental car to get around.
Use your imagination and become a part of the story. Each of these special places outside the French Quarter have a story to tell. They each have a captivating magic all their own. When touring these attractions, take lots of photos. Bring the learning experience back home with you.
