New Orleans Haunted Legends and Scandals Small Group Tour

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New Orleans Haunted Legends and Scandals Small Group Tour

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Come discover that the truth is often stranger and more fascinating with a local guide who will bring New Orleans legends to life on this walking tour of the French Quarter!

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Highlights

Discover the true stories behind New Orleans’ most legendary sites
Hear tales of voodoo and the people who practised the religion
Explore the heritage of the famous French Quarter with your own local tour guide
Soak in the history and mystery as you walk down charming Pirate’s Alley
See famous historical landmarks like St. Louis Cathedral and The Cabildo

Description

Your New Orleans walking tour takes place entirely in this district, also known as the Vieux Carre. Your tour guide will provide some background on the rich heritage of the city, including Spanish influence during a time when pirates prowled the Quarter’s cobblestone alleyways. We’ll walk down the narrow passage known today as Pirate’s Alley and explore stories behind notable buildings including the Cabildo, formerly a prison site, and surrounding structures that will give us a glimpse into the slave trade. The days of slavery and Victorian decadence are highlighted in many of the other famous balcony-wrapped buildings here, some mansions more notorious than others. Learn about the ghastly history of these sites and the complicated and controversial issues leading up to and during the Civil War. While we’re exploring the complex characters throughout the city’s history on our haunted New Orleans tour, we may get to pass by the home of Marie Laveau. Here, you’ll get a closer look at the practitioners of voodoo and get to know how this West African religion came to the Crescent City. And of course you’ll want all the dirt on New Orleans’ famous above-ground cemeteries and how they came to be. As we uncover the mysteries, the myths, and the magic of the city of New Orleans, your tour guide can take you past St. Louis Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedrals still in use in the whole of America, and Jackson Square, both overlooking the Mississippi River. With this spirited tour, you’ll really get a feel for the culture and vibe of this legendary part of New Orleans!