Stories That Built New Orleans: True History Walking Tour, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Do you prefer museums over movie theaters or sporting events? Is your budget for non-fiction books way too high?
Well friend, you have found your people; but be warned, we pull no punches… There will be no sugar-coating of New Orleans’ wild history on this tour. 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 Orleans; 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.
Description & Instructions When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Do you prefer museums over movie theaters or sporting events? Is your budget for non-fiction books way too high?
Well friend, you have found your people; but be warned, we pull no punches… There will be no sugar-coating of New Orleans’ wild history on this tour. 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 Orleans; 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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Aly, New Orleans, LA 70116-3291
See the outside of the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and hear a bit about early economics, smuggling, and piracy in the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Voodoo Authentica, 612 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3211
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Ursuline Convent Museum, 1100 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2505
Learn about the Ursuline nuns, how they came to New Orleans, and how the impacted early life in the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3120
End at one of New Orleans’ oldest bars.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Madame John’s Legacy, 632 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3211
For this architecture stop, you’ll hear all about different types of New Orleans’ architecture and what makes it unique.
Duration: 10 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
