Explore Baton Rouge's layered past — from French colonial roots to civil rights milestones — led by the city's most decorated local historians on the #1-rated tour in town, weaving architecture, politics, and Southern culture into one unforgettable journey.
What to expect
Your historian guide meets you downtown and immediately makes Baton Rouge feel like the most fascinating city in the South — because, in their hands, it is. The tour weaves through the neo-Gothic Old State Capitol, the towering Art Deco Louisiana State Capitol, Capitol Park Museum, and hidden architectural gems most visitors never see. Stories of pirates, governors, and Creole society color every block. The experience concludes with a genuine sense of place that no guidebook can replicate.
Good to know
Tours depart from downtown Baton Rouge, close to the cruise terminal. Admission to all included venues is covered by your ticket. Book directly on the Red Stick Adventures website and confirm your preferred date well in advance — small group sizes mean spots fill quickly. Allow 3–4 hours.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Baton Rouge — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.