Dark History Tour In New Orleans

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New Orleans, USA

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Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define our city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened! The only tour in the city to focus on the Dark History of New Orleans--the things that made us what we are, but which the city council would just as soon not have you know! Led by pre-Katrina tour guides, and the only company in the city who features people who were licensed pre-Katrina and residents for decades.
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What's Included

  • Walking tour
  • Certified English-speaking guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Pirates Alley
    New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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    End point

    Chartres Street
    New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    The corner of Ursulines and Chartres St.

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    St. Louis Cathedral

    The oldest cathedral of the United States
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

    A wonderful place for a mid-tour break, and the oldest tavern in the city!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Madame John's Legacy

    One of the only French buildings in the Quarter and the only residence of the French period.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cabildo (Pass By)

    City Hall of the Spanish and Americans til the Civil War
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    Jackson Square

    Lovely square designed by a woman, and a place of absolute horror!
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dark History Tour In New Orleans?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).This activity 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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    • Walking tour
    • Certified English-speaking guide

    Additional Info

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
    • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This activity 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.

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