New Orleans Dark History Walking Tour
from
$35
New Orleans
LA
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1
hour
  • • Explore New Orleans' Darkest Secrets on Bourbon Street
  • • Enjoy a 2 Hour Guided Tour of the City's Mysterious History
  • • Uncover the Most Enigmatic Tales of New Orleans' Past
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Step into the shadows of the Crescent City and embark on a spine-tingling adventure with The New Orleans Dark Side Tour! This captivating experience uncovers the mysterious and often hidden tales of New Orleans, one of the most haunted cities in the United States. From its rich culture and folklore to the eerie legends that echo through the streets, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the enigmatic history that breathes life into the "Big Easy."

This immersive journey takes place in the heart of the iconic French Quarter, where guests wander through cobblestone streets and darkened alleyways filled with tales of pirates, voodoo, and the supernatural. Led by an engaging local guide, the tour dives into the city’s storied past, revealing the secrets of its infamous characters, and the legends that continue to haunt its historic sites. Guests are encouraged to stop along the way for refreshing drinks, making the experience both entertaining and enjoyable, as they learn about the darker side of New Orleans’ history in an engaging atmosphere.

Perfect for thrill-seekers and culture lovers alike, The New Orleans Dark Side Tour makes an unforgettable gift for friends or family looking for an exciting experience. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a special surprise, gifting this tour is an ideal way to share a unique journey filled with intrigue and adventure that captures the essence of the city's legendary past.

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Experience Overview:

The New Orleans Dark Side Tour

Take a trip back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of the Crescent City! Embrace the rich culture of the "Big Easy" ind uncover the French Creole - The Cajuns - Mardi Gras and Carnival - Pirates - Casket Girls and Prostitutes & the Mob in New Orleans! Continue your journey through the darkest history of the city. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks along the tour route! Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

Meeting Point

941 Bourbon St

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Tours meet and Depart on the sidewalk in front of the Legendary Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at 941 Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116.
Tours do not meet inside Lafittes Blacksmith Bar. Please meet your guide on the sidewalk at the gate of the courtyard attached to the bar

What's included:

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Walking tour approx two hours

Not included:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

1200 Decatur St

1200 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

The name of “New Orleans” conjures up a succulent variety of images, from the soft sounds of jazz to whirring ceiling fans, wrought iron gates, and spicy food. Along the swollen Mississippi River, the city dozes, only to come alive at night with the revelry of its people and the blare of music & laughter from all throughout the French Quarter. These are the images that many people think of, but there is another side to the city as well, a darkness that is as carefully hidden as the gates to the small gardens which lurk between buildings here. This dark side is there, just like the spectacular courtyards, but you have to know where to look for it. It’s liable to sneak out & surprise you when you least expect it. The dark side is as compelling as the chicory-laced coffee & the delicious “beignets” however it’s a dark side which is filled with the seductive images of voodoo, vampires & ghosts. Only in New Orleans could darkness and death seem so appealing!

2 hours

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. TERMS AND CONDITIONS When a guest purchases a ticket / tickets they are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions. INCLUSIONS- Admission Ticket, Local Tour Guide, Walking Tour Duration: Tours last anywhere from 1 hour to 2 hours approximately. All tours offered are moderate paced walking tours. The duration varies and may last longer depending on the wait time inside the bars. Some bars may be busy and delay the tour to a large degree EXCLUSIONS – Gratuities (recommended) Drinks are available to purchase along route Meeting / Departure location: Meet on the sidewalk @ the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at 941 Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116. Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time and check in with the tour guide. Tours do not meet inside Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar. We are not affiliated with Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at this address. Tours depart at the scheduled time. Guests must check in a few minutes before the tour departs and leave with the tour group at the scheduled departure time. Tour Guides are unable to answer phones after a tour departs since we are then navigating our tour groups and giving narrations we cannot be on our phones and lead a tour. Late arrivals will not be refunded. If you are going to be late please contact us before the tour is scheduled to depart so we can try to help you check in before the departure time or reschedule your tour. We will do what we can to reschedule your tour for the next tour that has availability. If a guest arrives even a few minutes late the tour guide will not be at the meeting departure location any longer because we start at the scheduled time. Please contact us Before the tour departure to avoid any issues regarding being lost / late. Time stamped photos are taken of the meeting location at the start of each tour. Departure Time Comments -Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. We reserve the right to delay and or reschedule tours regarding certain situations that may arise. If the tour is delayed guests will be notified via text & or email. This does happen at times and it is important that we can reach you and update changes. Texts are the most common method of notification that we use for all updates- including any updates, delays or cancellations. No refunds (for any reason including weather) will be issued from booking agent or tour group. This includes weather in New Orleans, Louisiana or anywhere else in the world. Do not ask for a refund we do like declining refunds but we will if asked. Rain out policy -- Tours are rain-or-shine events. Guests should prepare for the type of weather we are having. It can be pretty darn hot in NOLA but it can also get pretty darn cold as well. In the event that a tour is canceled- All cancellation notices will appear on our website, social media and we will send text notifications to all guests who leave an accurate working mobile phone number on their reservation. Prepaid tours will receive credit for a future tour. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather or any other acts of God. All tours are for entertainment purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will encounter any paranormal activity while on this tour. Unfortunately we cannot create a ghost / supernatural being appear anywhere / anytime during the tour! This includes non-physical entities, such as angels, ghosts, vampires, demons, gods, and spirits. If it isn’t human we cannot guarantee you will see it. Our tours are realistic! No refunds and no compensation will be offered for any reason. This includes guests that complain for not seeing a ghost or supernatural being. We do not give potential guests or active ticket holders false hope of seeing a ghost. Guests have captured paranormal photos during our tours so rest assured it is most definitely possible we simply do not haunted anything. We have an album of the photos including texts that have photos from guests that captured paranormal activity in photos, ask to see them if you are interested! Tour is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to change any / all the tour information and route. All information provided in this tour is of public knowledge and has been collected through research by the authors / tour guides. All tours will be held on public property and no entry into private property will be conducted. No entry into private locations will be gained. The tour, tour guides, tour / booking agents and all other tour staff are not responsible for the safety or security of ticket holders. We are not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings or any injuries sustained due to the old, uneven and dilapidated streets and walkways along the tour route. Participants have been warned not to obstruct the sidewalks or streets. We accept no responsibility for anything that arises from this or failure to follow any other instructions while on tour. Tour ticket holders will remain with their group throughout the duration of the tours. No walking off from group to take photos. Tour guides cannot stop the tour group for guests to stop and walk off to take photos. The tour guide has to stay on schedule. A moderate pace is needed to complete the tour route on time. Tour ticket holders will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the tour staff. The tour, tour guides, and other tour staff reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. Tour ticket holders will be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages during the tours. However for the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are extremely intoxicated or show signs of extreme intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Tour ticket holders will respect the privacy of private property and will not trespass on private property. Please do not ringing door bells at private homes. The French Quarter is a neighborhood and we ask for everyone to respect the residents. Tour ticket holders are allowed to use paranormal equipment during the tour. Paranormal equipment must be checked out at the beginning of the tour. PLEASE DO NOT DROP THE EQUIPMENT. Paranormal Equipment must be checked out and returned to a staff member before the guest leaves the tour. If you are interested in the equipment you must arrive at check in and request the equipment. You will need to provide your name, phone number, address, and booking reference number. This information must be received before checking out paranormal equipment. All paranormal equipment is marked and tracked via GPS. Children under the age of 18 are not admitted without parent or guardian unless authorized by one of the tour guides. Please keep in mind that not all bars allow children inside.To go bars / windows are offered along the tour route for anyone not wanting to go inside a bar. Audio or Video recording devices are NOT allowed during the tour. Photos can be taken and are encouraged! Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Cut off for reservations for this tour is one hour before the scheduled departure. Please be aware that at cut off time for reservations if the minimum numbers are not met the tour will be cancelled and you will be contacted by phone, text, or email up to the hour before the tour is scheduled to depart. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative 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 you have a problem or complaint regarding the tour please let us know while you are at the tour. If you have a complaint please do not wait until after the tour to inform us! We created and have operated the tour company since 2014. We have been successful over the years and strive to provide nothing less than the best tours to our guests. Our priority is to provide exceptional memorable experiences. All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. TICKETS ARE SOLD FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Tickets are not put on hold. Thank you. We appreciate our guests! 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Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. 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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New Orleans Dark History Walking Tour

(5 reviews)
New Orleans
LA
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1
hour
  • • Explore New Orleans' Darkest Secrets on Bourbon Street
  • • Enjoy a 2 Hour Guided Tour of the City's Mysterious History
  • • Uncover the Most Enigmatic Tales of New Orleans' Past
or

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