Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 Orléans; 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.
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Live Guide
This tour is BYOB.
Departure Point
311 Exchange Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Witches Brew Gallery at 311 Exchange Place. Make sure to leave an offering at Papa Legba's altar before starting your tour!
Return Details
941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, Verenigde Staten
One of the oldest operating bars in the city.
Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States 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. 30 minutes
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States See the outside of the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and hear a bit about early economics, smuggling, and piracy in the city. 10 minutes
Voodoo Authentica, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States 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. 10 minutes
Old Ursuline Convent Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Learn about the Ursuline nuns, how they came to New Orleans, and how the impacted early life in the city. 20 minutes
919 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA 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. 15 minutes
Madame John's Legacy, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States For this architecture stop, you'll hear all about different types of New Orleans' architecture and what makes it unique. 10 minutes
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States End at one of New Orleans' oldest bars. 5 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in the historic French Quarter present challenges. Please book accordingly.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
trevordZ5816IB
16 Apr 2024
Graham was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable of the history of New Orleans. We loved the historic tour with him, especially the stop at the bar!!
troycR1222BU
02 Apr 2024
Great tour. Our guide Graham was super knowledgeable, funny, and cared deeply for the subject matter. It was a great way to get a ton of NOLAs history packed into a short amount of time. For anyone looking to understand the early history of NOLA would highly recommend.
juliettemE375KE
02 Apr 2024
Thanks to this visit I learned a lot about the history of New Orleans while visiting the city with a friendly and smiling guide.
This tour in
New Orleans
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Witches Brew Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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