Uncover the gritty truths of New Orleans’ wild history on this engaging and immersive history tour. From Yellow Fever to jazz, explore the city’s past like never before.
- Jackson Square - From the earliest settlers in the city, to slave rebellions, to the amazing woman who was Michaela Almonester. You’ll learn all about where this city started and how far it’s come.
- St. Louis Cathedral - See the outside of the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and hear a bit about early economics, smuggling, and piracy in the city.
- Voodoo Authentica - Voodoo is a huge part of New Orleans history and culture. Hear all about what New Orleans Voodoo is, isn’t, and about our incredible Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
- Old Ursuline Convent Museum - Learn about the Ursuline nuns, how they came to New Orleans, and how the impacted early life in the city.
- 919 Royal St - Learn a bit more about what New Orleans looked like in the 18th and 19th century, as Yellow Fever and numerous fires ravaged the city.
- Madame John’s Legacy - For this architecture stop, you’ll hear all about different types of New Orleans’ architecture and what makes it unique.
- Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - End at one of New Orleans’ oldest bars.
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- Live Guide
- This tour is BYOB.
Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter history. From Yellow Fever and the toll it took on our city, to the famous Jackson Square and the establishment of La Nouvelle Orléans; from the history of enslaved peoples and their impact on religion and culture, to what makes the architecture in our city so incredibly unique; from our historical red light district, to the earliest notes of jazz.
This tour will have you laughing and crying as you grapple with all that New Orleans has gone through to get where it is today. History lovers, join us on an adventure through the real, gritty history of New Orleans.
- While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in the historic French Quarter present challenges. Please book accordingly.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.