Strange True Tour

I originally did the Strange True Tour with Jeffrey in 2014. It was my first visit to New Orleans and made me really appreciate the city and what makes it so unique. In late February 2020, I was back in NOLA with a group of 6 friends. Upon arriving, we did a cocktail tour through another company which I would not recommend (such a racket). My friends who had never been in NOLA were having fun, but weren't as enchanted with the city as I had first been. So, I booked another tour with Strange True! They were able to take us with same day booking, and this time, we had Jane as a guide. I cannot recommend this tour enough! Unlike a graveyard, ghost or cocktail tour that focuses only on one aspect of the city, Strange True covers literally everything, from the events in France and Canada leading up to the settling of Louisiana to burial history, from prohibition to drag, burlesque culture all the way through present day political news. Jane literally seems to know everything (not in an obnoxious way), is totally approachable, and was a wealth of knowledge not just about the city but about the music world and life on the bayou. he truly makes you appreciate what makes the area so unique and enchanting, but keeps it honest. She also gave us her cell phone number at the end and encouraged us to reach out for bar/restaurant recommendations. My friends all said at the end that they were sooo glad we did this tour. In my several trips to New Orleans, I have probably done 9 tours and this is hands down the best. Even though I had done it before with Jeffrey, the guides tailor the topics to the group so I still learned tons of new info. I think if you do this one, you can easily skip all other city tours because this covers so much. Thank you, Jane!

As first-timers to Nola and visiting for a bachelorette party, we were looking to learn a little history while there. This tour was so far beyond our expectations. Our tour guide, Jane, was so knowledgeable and an afternoon with her felt more like an outing with a friend than a guided tour. She presented things in a way that was really fun and it was the perfect addition to our weekend’s events. If I find myself in Nola again, I would not hesitate to book again!

NOLA is one of my favorite cities in the world! I love the cuisine, I love the culture, I love the Quarter and I love its rich history! Despite relying for years on my own research and discovery, I came across "Strange True Tours" on a recent trip and I couldn't have been more pleased with the results. Their staff was well-versed, professional, courteous and ever so eager to impart all of their knowledge about the Crescent City and their tour helped fill in a lot of the gaps that were left by my own study of New Orleans. All the trivia, the inside information and the local perspective gave what was already a pulsating city to me, a new life! There are many tours out there and I'm sure each of them have their strengths. However, for a comprehensive, fun-filled tour with all the insider trips that you can handle, give Strange True Tours a whirl. You'll be glad you did! ...and tell them J.R. sent ya!