True Crime Pub Crawl: Unveiling New Orleans' Dark History
4.8
17 Ratings
New Orleans
Uncover the dark secrets of New Orleans on a True Crime Pub Crawl. Explore the haunts of notorious murderers and hear chilling tales from a licensed guide. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bon’s New Orleans Street Food - The tour starts off in the Jackson Brewery Building for a complimentary to-go hurricane or local beer.
  • Jackson Square - Stop for a photo-op at Jackson Square while learning about the Cabildo and Presbytere. Walk up to Washington Artillery Park for a great view of The Mississippi River.
  • Supreme Court Chief Justice - Walk on the steps of the Supreme Court Building and learn about the connections New Orleans has with the JFK assassination.
  • Storyville District - Learn about Storyville and the Tango Belt
  • Jimani Lounge & Restaurant - Stop for a cocktail and hear the gruesome story that took place here. This was the location of the largest hate crime of the 20th century.
  • Three Legged Dog - Stop for a cocktail at the bar where Zack from the Zack and Addy story used to bartend.
  • May Baily’s Place - Stop for a cocktail at this former Brothel. May Baily’s Place is credited with being the first licensed brothel in New Orleans.
What's Included
  • First cocktail on the house
Additional Information

Embark on a tour that delves deep into New Orleans’ most chilling criminal past. Explore popular locals’ haunts that were once the stomping grounds of the city’s most feared murderers and serial killers, while a certified tour leader shares comprehensive stories of the horrifying deeds committed by real inhabitants of the French Quarter.

This experience is ideal for followers of true crime of all knowledge levels. Key components include a conversation about the alleged part several French Quarter dwellers played in JFK’s assassination, the ominous reign of the Ax Man, the tragic murder-suicide case of Zack and Addy, the Upstairs Lounge Fire, and the infamous 2012 ‘Bourbon Street Massacre’ involving an unaware conference participant.

The journey includes varied bars throughout the French Quarter with astonishingly grim pasts. Participants will have the chance to enjoy a beverage at the pub where Zack worked prior to Hurricane Katrina, a well-known brothel from the Storyville period, and the location of the twentieth century’s most devastating hate crime against the LGBTQ+ community.

Location
Bon's New Orleans Street Food
Decatur Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Connie_c
Nov 12, 2023
Best Tour so far - Wes was an incredibly good tour guide. Very knowledgeable and so fun! Best tour of New Orleans so far.
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843gingerg
Oct 27, 2023
Great activity! - Really fun tour and the guide did a great job. We had a blast and the beer was nice and cold at every stop!
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Christian_b
Sep 25, 2023
Wes was the Best! - Wes was a great tour guide! Talked about Zack and Addie murder-suicide crime, the murders that have occurred on the 700 Ursuline Ave Block, the Axe Man crimes, and multiple more. It was a great time that ended with him buying the whole group shots. Wonderful experience!
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George_t
Sep 11, 2023
Gruesome, Haunting, Compelling. Would do it again! - If you're looking to learn the real gruesome stories, complete with all the gory details, this is the tour for you! Wes is an excellent guide and the pub crawl takes you to bars you probably wouldn't find on your own. If I visit NOLA again, I'd take this tour again.
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Nakia_w
Aug 13, 2023
Wes is Awesome - Wes did an amazing job, explaining everything, including the drinks of choice at each stop. Highly recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike
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Anita_n
Jul 28, 2023
Richard was a great tour... - Richard was a great tour guide. Was not rushed. Loved the stories and trying new drinks. Was able to spend enough time at each stop.
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Andrea_z
Jun 3, 2023
Awesome! - Our tour guide was Wes, he was wonderful! He was so funny and knowledgeable. The overall tour was very interesting with gruesome details. Not for everyone, but if you are a true crime junkie I highly recommend.
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Virginia_m
Apr 11, 2023
Great tour. - Tour was so much fun. Richard is an awesome tour guide! Kept us entertained with stories, very knowledgeable. Everyone had a blast. Definitely not for non-drinkers!
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Fellowtraveler544579
Apr 4, 2023
Good time had by all - We all had a great time. It was very interesting, slightly creepy, and our guide Wes was a blast. Definitely recommend.
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Daniel_m
Sep 4, 2023
Great tour guide but needed less haunted/cursed material - Wes was a great tour guide. Seemed like the “True Crime aspect” turned into the haunted ghost tours, with the last two stops on the tour being very heavily influenced by hauntings and curses. Drinks were okay would have preferred more frozen drink options in the “turn your clothes into a swamp” weather New Orleans is known for.
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