New Orleans Red Light District History Tour
Discover the Sinful History of New Orleans on a Two Hour Red Light District Tour
LA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the History of New Orleans' Red Light District
- • Enjoy a 2-Hour Journey Through Sinful History
- • Uncover the Most Jaw-Dropping Secrets of New Orleans
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Step into the tantalizing world of "The Badly Behaved Women Who Made New Orleans Tour," where the rich tapestry of history meets the daring escapades of the city’s most notorious women. This immersive experience uncovers the scandalous lives of New Orleans' female figures throughout the centuries, revealing tales of vice, power, and resilience in a city known for its vibrant culture and dramatic past. Ideal for history buffs and curious travelers alike, this tour promises to entertain and educate while challenging the societal norms of yesteryear.
This fascinating two-hour journey takes guests through iconic locations that shaped New Orleans' lively and often turbulent history. The tour delves into the legacy of women who defied conventions, from the "correction girls" of the Ursulines to the diamond-clad madams of infamous brothels. Along the way, participants will engage with captivating stories and historical artifacts, all while tasting suggested cocktails that add a flavorful twist to the experience. Small group sizes ensure an intimate ambiance, allowing questions and discussions to flow freely, making for a truly personal adventure.
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Experience Overview:
The Badly Behaved Women Who Made New Orleans TourHear 300 years of history of vice and red light districts in New Orleans, and all that's not fit for print!
» Small groups: 15 guest max
» Suggested cocktails
» Fun extras: historical images, a take-home Polaroid of the group, and more!
France shipped women from the brothels and prisons to the colonies in the 1720s, sending them to Ursulines nuns for 'correction'. Instead, many hung their red lanterns out back of town, and created a thriving red light district.
In the same location, a century later, madams decked in diamonds reigned in 'palaces of sin'. Some were so rich and powerful they committed murder and got off scot free!
Hear the jaw-dropping history of New Orleans you'll never forget!
Ages 18+
Meeting Point
Chartres Street & Ursulines Avenue
Chartres St & Ursulines Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
We meet at the corner of Chartres St. and Ursulines Ave., by the brick wall of the BK House courtyard.
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
1100 Chartres Street, New Orleans, 70116-2505, Louisiana
See the convent of the Ursulines nuns, the oldest building in the French Quarter (construction began 1727), and hear how the church and King Louis XV became sex traffickers to force more women to the colony, and had the nuns keep these "correction girls" in line with nude public lashings. But the girls were the ones with the problem?
Pass by without stopping
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon Street, , New Orleans, 70116-3120, Louisiana
Often we stop by this oldest building housing a bar in North America, and discuss its history as a smuggling front.
Although not one of our historic cocktail spots, we often take a break here and cool down in the heat.
10 minutes
Marie Laveau House of Voodoo
628 Bourbon St, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana
Actually we won't see this shop on the tour, we'll go to the real Marie Laveau's birthplace, and discuss... "Wait, she doesn't belong on this tour! She's a voudou leader not a... " High class madam?
Find out where she made most of her real money!
7 minutes
Louis Armstrong Park
901 N Rampart St, , New Orleans, 70116-3086, Louisiana
The decadent palaces thrown up in Storyville on Basin St. were replaced by the Iberville Projects. So we take you to the gorgeous Louis Armstrong Park that overlooks what once was Storyville, with enough seating and shade for guests to sit and view photos of this historic time period, see and hear about its wildest characters.
25 minutes
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Spectral City Tours
Product SKU: US-7049-0006
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New Orleans Vice and Red Light History Tour
LA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the History of New Orleans' Red Light District
- • Enjoy a 2-Hour Journey Through Sinful History
- • Uncover the Most Jaw-Dropping Secrets of New Orleans
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