Guided by a local historian, immerse yourself in the rich and varied history of the world’s most renowned or ‘notorious’ street. Venture through Bourbon street during quieter hours to dodge crowds and interruptions. You’ll commence your journey near Canal St and conclude it at America’s oldest watering hole, dispensing drinks since 1732. Midway, we’ll pause for the official Louisiana doughnut and Big Easy’s chicory-infused coffee, a regional favorite.

Hear narratives and anecdotes about the city’s most celebrated cocktails and discover which concoction even caught the fancy of founding father, Benjamin Franklin. Uncover the history of Bourbon St, tracing back to the 18th century and the French royal family. As you proceed down the street, learn about its transformation during WWII, the demographic shift with servicemen’s inflow, how The Big Easy once housed some of the US’s top burlesque shows, and its reputation as a mafia hotbed in the 1950s and a hub for political corruption.