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Meet your guide in the French Quarter to begin your insider look at New Orleans.

Nicknamed the 'Big Easy,' New Orleans is known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and public partying. During this tour, you'll be led around the city to find out where locals hang out.

Explore the French Quarter and Frenchman Street. Take a stroll down Royal Street and see the famous art galleries. See where the French Opera house once stood on Bourbon Street. Learn about Voodoo that is still practiced in New Orleans. Did you know Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, was allowed to practice Voodoo in the Catholic Church?

Learn some interesting facts about New Orleans' very famous celebration, Mardi Gras. Visit locations where Mardi Gras traditions still take place every year and learn the history behind these traditions.

Visit the old U.S. Mint, the very popular French Market (which is a beautiful open air market), and The Louisiana State Museum (called the Cabildo) where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803. Visit the oldest (still operational) church in the United States and visit the oldest home in the Mississippi Valley, built in a West Indies style of architecture.

Learn about shot gun homes, creole cottages, and the difference between balconies and galleries. Experience the beauty of the mighty Mississippi River. See the home of Brad Pitt and where other Hollywood stars decided to call the French Quarter home. Visit locations where scenes from movies have been filmed right in the French Quarter.

Learn what nuns, pirates, prostitutes and convicted felons all have in common with with the founding of New Orleans. Visit over 14 different locations during this tour. This tour is packed full of detailed information pertaining to The Big Easy, then and now.

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Incluído

Professional guide
Local guide

Não incluído

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Adicional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets can not be transferred. No refunds for any reason (including weather in New Orleans or any other location) All sales are final. Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time. Tours depart at the scheduled time. If guests do not check in Before the tour they can not call & meet at a different location. Late arrivals will not be refunded. We reserve the right to refuse service to guests who show signs of extreme intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.Please be aware that @ cut off time for reservations if the minimum numbers are not met the tour will be cancelled & you will be contacted by phone, text, or email up to 1 hour before the tour is scheduled to depart. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternate tour or full refund. We do not offer additional compensation for a customer who feels inconvenienced by the tour being cancelled. Knowing that there is a chance that this tour may be cancelled guests may want to have a back up plan in the event that this tour is cancelled last minute. If a guest agrees to attend the alternate tour all the same terms and conditions apply. Once a guest confirms the new date / time for a tour no refund will be issued if a guest decides to cancel.
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather or any other acts of God. Departure Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. In the event of this taking place guests will be contacted via phone, text or email. We are not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings or any injuries sustained due to the old, uneven & dilapidated streets & walkways. Participants are advised not to obstruct the sidewalks or streets during this tour. We accept no responsibility for anything that arises from this or failure to follow any other instructions while on tour. A fee of $60 will be charged for any piece of lost, damaged, or missing piece of paranormal equipment if a guest takes the equipment they will be expected to return it immediately or pay the $60 fee so that it can be replaced immediately. Guests are not allowed to video any portion of the tour. No videos of any narrations given by tour guides will be permitted. This is a walking tour. The duration: 1 - 2 hours it may last longer depending on the wait time inside the bars. Some bars may be busy & if numerous stops are made to busy bars this can delay the tour to a large degree. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please keep in mind some bars do not allow kids inside. No entry is gained inside locations. Tour route is subject to change without notice. This tour is also known as the New Orleans Drunk History Tour. Drinks are not included

Características

Turismo

80%

Cultural

70%

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