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The French Quarter has always belonged to its women—painted or pious, dangerous or divine, sometimes all at once. We reveal the fiercely complex women who shaped the heart of New Orleans. Their names echo like hymns and hexes: Baroness Pontalba, Elizabeth Werlein, Madame LaLaurie, Marie Laveau, Saint Frances Cabrini, & Rose Nicaud. The Baroness de Pontalba, who stamped her initials—and her vision—into the architecture of Jackson Square. Her story is one of defiance and civic rebirth. The preservationist fire of Elizabeth Werlein - this woman's fire saved rather than destroyed. Madame LaLaurie's horrors told not through haunted legend, but the cruelty of racial violence cloaked in wealth and elegance laid bare. Marie Laveau—Voodoo Queen, healer, mystic, and more. Rose Nicaud, once-enslaved, she carved out a life selling coffee —one of the city’s first Black, female entrepreneurs. Women who didn’t just live in New Orleans. They built her, saw her broken, and resurrected her.

Want to see the weirdest and most unique spot in New Orleans? Learn about a very special carnival tradition that has become a feature of what locals call "Downtown Mardi Gras". This is Beanlandia, the home of the Krewe of Red Beans! You'll learn about our parade, see amazing costumes created using beans, and you'll walk away with a better understanding of why we love living in New Orleans/Nola Culture that is off-the-typical-tourist trail.

Explore The National WWII Museum with an expert guide during this two-hour small-group tour. Delve into the key exhibits like The Arsenal of Democracy, highlighting the rise of totalitarian regimes and the United States' entry into World War II. Experience the European and Pacific Theaters through captivating narratives of bravery and sacrifice. The tour also addresses the lasting impacts of the war, including the Holocaust and the emergence of the US as a superpower. Conclude your journey in the US Freedom Pavilion, surrounded by iconic WWII aircraft and vehicles. - Two-hour guided small-group tour of The National WWII Museum - Visit key exhibits including The Arsenal of Democracy and Liberation Pavilion - Learn about significant battles and the war's legacy from an expert guide - Offered daily at multiple times for convenient scheduling

Explore the eerie history of Destrehan Plantation on a 90 minute long haunted tour that comes alive at night. Guided by an experienced interpreter, delve into chilling tales of the 1811 Slave Revolt and the spirits said to haunt this historic sugar plantation. Engage with interactive equipment like dowsing rods and EMF readers while wandering the Big House and grounds. This captivating experience is perfect for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike, available Thursday to Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Uber, Lyft, and Taxi services provide transportation to and from the plantation. 90 minute interactive haunted history tour at Destrehan Plantation - Guided by a skilled interpreter sharing ghostly tales - Use of specialized equipment like dowsing rods and spirit boxes - Available Thursday through Sunday, starting at 6:30 p.m. with flexible transport options

This tour allows you to drink throughout the tour through the French Quarter. The stops to get your cup refilled is offered as a courtesy and is intended to add to the experience for all on the tour. This tour is as kid friendly as NOLA can be. Please keep in mind some locations allow children inside, however some do not. The tour guide will wait outside the bar with the children while guests refill their drinks and stand with the children at all to go windows for drink stops as well. Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience. Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about fucked up historical events and haunted locations. Be entertained & learn shit! Come visit the home of New Orleans Drunken tours. Our motto: learning is intoxicating!

Experience New Orleans like never before on this immersive walking tour through the French Quarter. Journey from the soulful Congo Square to the historic French Market, uncovering the city's complex history of slavery, Creole culture, and resilience. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden slave quarters, and vibrant marketplaces, all while hearing stories of struggle, survival, and celebration. Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers alike! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

Discover the rich tapestry of New Orleans’ French Quarter at your own pace. Wander through iconic sites like Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral, while also uncovering hidden treasures such as Pirate’s Alley and serene Creole courtyards. This tour offers an engaging blend of popular landmarks and lesser-known spots, enriched by vivid storytelling about the city's history and cultural icons. The French Quarter is a sensory delight with its unique architecture, lively music scene, and culinary delights, perfect for any traveler looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant character of this historic neighborhood. — Explore New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood filled with history and culture — Visit major landmarks and discover hidden gems at your leisure — Enjoy rich narratives about legendary figures and ghostly tales — Perfect for travelers of all interests wanting to experience local life

Experience New Orleans’ French Quarter at your own pace with David Hedges, owner of Nola Tour Guy, a walking tour company. On this self-guided walking tour, discover a melting pot of history shaped by French, Spanish, and American influences. Begin at the Mississippi, unravelling tales of pirates like Jean Lafitte and the oldest cathedral in the U.S., St. Louis Cathedral. Stroll through Jackson Square, relishing Creole cuisine secrets and marvel at the historic Ursuline Convent. Make your way to the French Market, steeped in indigenous trading history. This tour unearths the essence of America's most intriguing neighbourhood, taking you on a captivating journey through time. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

It is August 1878, and yellow fever is turning the French Quarter into a graveyard. You are Louis Joseph Dufilho Jr., America's first licensed pharmacist, and a coded letter reaches your hands. Walk from the French Market to your apothecary on Chartres Street, decoding the secret hidden across the Quarter's iconic landmarks before the trail — and the city — are lost. Blending New Orleans history — the Ursuline nuns, the 1878 epidemic, the wrought-iron balconies of Royal and Bourbon Streets, the Cabildo and St. Louis Cathedral — with a gothic conspiracy thriller, every stop reveals the landmark's true story while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting New Orleans.

This true crime walking tour of New Orleans explores real, documented crimes that shaped the city’s darker history. You’ll visit the exact locations where murders, scandals, and betrayals unfolded, guided by historically grounded narration rather than folklore. Ghost Tour Fun delivers high-quality self-guided audio tours with no app download and minimal data usage. The tour streams efficiently, making it reliable in crowded areas and ideal for international travelers who want a smooth experience without heavy bandwidth demands.

This is a sultry, celebratory stroll through the French Quarter designed just for the bachelor and bachelorette parties who crave something richer than neon beads and frozen daiquiris. This isn't just a drunken pub crawl. This is a toast to the spirit of the City herself: seductive, unruly, drenched in secrets. We'll wind by hidden courtyards and shadowed balconies, and spill the tea on scandalous affairs, brothel dynasties, pirate romances, and the saints and sinners who made this city a playground for the senses. Whether you're celebrating the end of singlehood or just in town to raise a little hell with your chosen krewe, this tour is your crash course in how New Orleans does passion and partying with panache. It's equal parts juicy history, local lore, and insider tips - all served with a wink and a nod. Lace up your walking shoes and let us guide you through the Quarter like only locals can: with a bit of irreverence and just enough scandal to make your grand-mere' blush.

Small group sizes. Guests are treated like family. The only Tour Conpany in New Orelans that give a portion of each tour booked back to local charities.

Explore the rich tapestry of New Orleans' past on this 1 hour 45-minute walking tour along the Mississippi River. Starting at the Canal Street Ferry Terminal, this journey delves into the stories of the First Peoples, French settlers, and enslaved Africans, all woven into the vibrant fabric of the city. This isn’t just a recount of disasters; it’s a narrative of resilience and spirit, highlighting the impacts of hurricanes, commerce, and cultural evolution. Perfect for all ages, the tour offers a ferry ride and a scenic walk along the historic riverfront, shedding light on the enduring legacy of America’s most storied river. - Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes, starting at Canal Street Ferry Terminal - Includes a ferry ride and a guided walk along the riverfront - Suitable for guests of all ages, offering insights into New Orleans' history - Focus on resilience and cultural stories rather than just disasters

I offer immersive walking tours where we meander through neighborhoods from one end to the other: French Quarter history, voodoo, and vampire legends. Expect an hour and forty-five minutes of engaging, humorous storytelling with a break for coffee or drinks. ☕ I spill the tea—the dirt, the crevices, the lagniappe they don't put on postcards. In New Orleans, the truth is always more interesting than the legend. ⚜️

The Real: New Orleans is built for those who seek connection over consumption. For wanderers who want to fall in love with a place that’s magnificent, messy, mystical, and sometimes maddening. We offer intimate tours, custom experiences, and real stories told with reverence, irreverence, and deep affection. Our philosophy is simple but radical: listen deeply, respond thoughtfully, and never underestimate the power of presence.

New Orleans is a city full of history, mystique, and intrigue with many characters who helped develop and shape who and what New Orleans is today. You will find most stories focus on the debauchery and villainous tales that are intertwined into New Orleans history. But what about the highlights? The rags to riches stories? The tales of success and remarkable achievements? Welcome to our tour celebrating such successes. But, we aren’t just celebrating any and all successes, we are celebrating the successes of some of the powerful women who helped shape New Orleans. These are the SHE-roes of New Orleans. This journey will highlight the stories of women who have shattered barriers, challenged norms, and inspired generations. Join us to explore their legacies in hopes that their resilience, innovation, and courage will continue to empower and motivate us today.

The Night is ruled by supernatural beings, but what about the Day? Most supernatural history tours are nighttime events. We believe the Day is as mesmerizing and fascinating as anything that happens in the darkest hours. Join us as we stroll the French Quarter in broad daylight exploring its darkest parts in a completely different light. We will stand in front of houses with macabre histories, “feel the air” of one of the most violent, dangerous streets to ever exist in the US, and find ourselves horrified by the actual history of disease, violence, and inhumanity in the Crescent City. DayWalkers we will be. Join us for your walk on the dark side in the sunlight!

Looking for a night out that’s equal parts thrills and chills? Grab your crew and join us for "Till Death Do Us Part," the haunted pub crawl that dives into the darker side of love, betrayal, and revenge. With a heartbreaking route along Royal Avenue, Bourbon Street, and Ursulines Avenue, you'll be reconsidering your own path to love. These aren’t your average love stories—think affairs, tragic endings, and revenge so sweet it could raise the dead. Get ready to hear tales of restless spirits who refuse to move on from their bitter love affairs, long after the final toast was made. Whether you're celebrating with your party, hanging with the crew, or just looking for a wild night out, you’ll discover that love may just be the deadliest - and most entertaining thing of all. So, come for the ghosts, stay for the good times, and see why sometimes, till death isn't just a vow- it’s a thrilling adventure. Cheers to betrayal, booze, and one unforgettable night! Drinks not included.

This bundle gives travelers two New Orleans self-guided audio tours for one price: a Ghost Tour and a True Crime Tour. Instead of booking two separate experiences, guests get double the stories, double the dark history, and 7-day access to explore at their own pace. There is no live guide or fixed schedule, making it a flexible, great-value option for travelers who want haunted legends, murder stories, scandals, and eerie New Orleans history on their own phone. No app download required!

Embark on a journey through the sounds that shaped New Orleans and influenced music around the world. This experience blends the city’s rich cultural roots with the evolution of jazz, rhythm & blues, brass bands, bounce music, and modern New Orleans rap culture. Cruise through legendary neighborhoods like Back-O-Town, Central City, Hollygrove, and Rampart Street while exploring the stories, artists, and cultural movements that helped define the city’s unique sound. Discover iconic music landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn, learn how early New Orleans music evolved into global influence, and experience the energy of second lines, bounce culture, celebrity hotspots, and music video locations along the way. From the birthplace of jazz to the modern beats of New Orleans culture, this tour connects the past and present through music, storytelling, and the real rhythm of the city. Join 2nd Line Tours and experience the Sound of New Orleans — From Congo Square to That Beat

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. Begin by touring St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. This beautiful cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chef and civil rights leader Leah Chase. Then cross Esplanade Ave. with your guide and continue your journey by touring one of the few West Indies-style houses remaining in Louisiana. Built in 1799 by Spanish merchant and ship owner Bartholome Bosque during the Spanish Colonial Period, the Pitot House has witnessed centuries of cultural history.

Delve into the fascinating history of nine formerly enslaved men who bravely fought for their freedom during the Civil War as Union Soldiers. This 50-minute guided tour immerses you in true stories from history that happened at Laura Plantation while guiding you throughout the property. - 50-minute guided outdoor tour focusing on nine enslaved men who fought for freedom as Union Soldiers. - Explore the plantation grounds, including the authentic 1840s slave cabins - Tour does NOT go through the main house. - Learn about the impact of slavery and the Civil War in Louisiana - Visit the self-guided exhibit either before or after your tour for further insights into the lives of the enslaved community.

Blood & Brick is a twilight walk through the Quarter’s most chilling truths, where elegance and violence once shared a pillow, and where the echoes of real crimes still linger. This is not a ghost tour. This is the breathless hush after the scream. From the modern tragedy of Zack and Addie to the violent rise of Gallatin Street’s underworld, and the madness behind the trunk murders, we confront the beautiful horror of a city that remembers everything!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.