Explore New Orleans’ Queer Underground History Tour. Uncover hidden stories of drag queens, jazz artists, and more. A must-see journey through time.
- 439 Dauphine St - We’ll stop here at the site of the Double Play and enjoy optional cocktails before getting started with introduction to the tour.
- Corner Pocket - At this stop, we’ll do a deep dive into the history of Burgundy St, one of the many redlight districts operating before the Civil War and immediately after.
- Storyville District - The Infamous brothel district where we’ll hear the stories of Lulu White, the Baby Dolls, Josie Arlington, and so much more
- Bourbon Street - Hear the stories of old burlesque performers, including an Aquarium smashing legend and uncover the deep connections between drag, burlesque, and organized crime.
- Cafe Lafitte in Exile - To close the tour we’ll stop by one of the oldest gay bars in the history of the USA and discuss the Lavender Line and the raunchy history of one of the most famous gay districts in the United States.
- Cat’s Meow - Hear the story of Dixie’s Bar of Music, a staple of the New Orleans gay community from the 1940’s-70s.
- Highly researched walking tour
A 2-hour exploration into the joy, heartbreak, and history of the New Orleans Queer Underground from the 1850s to today. Uncover the tales of sex worker street gangs, drag queens affiliated with the mafia, jazz musicians, and the contemporary queer community to see how New Orleans’ queer subculture has influenced global history.
With over 900 five-star reviews describing the tour as “hilarious,” “deeply researched,” and “a life-changing experience,” this tour reclaims New Orleans’ significant role in Queer History as one of the most vibrant cultures defining what it means to be queer.
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