- St. Louis Cathedral - One of the most iconic sights in New Orleans, this beautiful cathedral has stood here solemnly since 1794 and holds the history of crusading Catholics, past popes interred within, and one infamous bombing.
- Local English-speaking guide
- Donation to Crescent Care
- Food and drink, museum admission if applicable, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide
- Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Venturing through the diverse and mysterious avenues of New Orleans’ French Quarter, this distinctive tour offers a refreshing and insightful perspective of the city’s intriguing, and occasionally ominous, past.
Your journey starts from Jackson Square, accompanied by a dedicated guide, penetrating one of the oldest sectors of New Orleans - The Vieux Carre. As you traverse these captivating streets, you’ll uncover tales of how this Mississippi port attracted an inclusive and interesting cast, consisting of outlaws.
Our path includes a detour down Pirate’s Alley, a road shrouded in mystique, and examines the extrordinary narratives linked to the Cabildo - once the base for a penal institution. We’ll also encounter a traditionally grand home with a dark history that encapsulates the complicated interweaving of slavery in our country’s past. An obligatory exploration of the chilling anecdotes regarding voodoo and its alleged queen laid to rest in one of New Orleans’ renowned above-ground burial grounds, is also part of this intriguing tour.
Despite the potential for the chilling narratives to linger, this tour provides an ind-depth look into the city’s rich history leading up to the American Civil War and encompasses an exploration of some of the premier New Orleans landmarks along the way!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.