Adults Only - Historic Red Light District Walking Tour in New Orleans booking from $32.00

Adults Only - Historic Red Light District Walking Tour

Overview

If you’re looking for something less familiar than “haunted history”—but just as entertaining—this daytime journey through the sex, class, and music of “Storyville”, our historic “vice district”, is just what the witch doctor ordered. Populated with legendary brothel owners, notorious criminals, crusaders for equality, and pioneering jazz virtuosos, this is a stroll through some of the most jaw-dropping history the state of Louisiana has to offer.

Thanks to the miraculous work of city archivists, as well as historians like the one who curated our tour, Hottest Hell is now able to resurrect this forgotten neighborhood through a combination of historic photographs, visual aids, and narrative storytelling. Each tour guests receives their own “blue book” - modeled after the printed ‘guides to gals’ that ‘Tenderloin’ visitors could purchase - to help better see what was lost when Storyville was replaced.

Our tours go out rain or shine. Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted.

City: New Orleans

Wed 11 Mar

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What's Included

Storyville walking tour with in-person guide

A 24-page visual aid

Lincensed, insured, and bonded tour operator

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in. Tours depart at their scheduled time, sharp
Adults only
Please plan in advance for Ubers, taxis, Lyfts, and travel mishaps. We cannot accommodate late arrivals
Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

Congo Square

It is here you will explore the former gathering site of Voodoo practitioners.

Jackson Square

Here you will see stand before the historic structure where famed Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau would pray on Sundays, and would eventually be married.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (26)

KaityMazz

Aug 2021

My fiancé and I took this tour after taking the Devils Empire tour two nights before. This tour is one of their newest and it is excellent! Both tours where fantastic and we can’t recommend this company enough. Christo was our guide and he is entertaining, knowledgeable, funny, and great at what he does. The tours taught us a tremendous amount about the city and entertained us for hours. If we had more time in the city we would’ve gone on the rest of the tours they offer. You won’t find a better combination of history and entertainment. Don’t let the red light district scare you away from the back-town tour. This is one of their newest offerings and it is a fascinating look into the original red light district of New Orleans.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you Kaity!! We were thrilled you decided to come back again and join our Backatown tour this time, and it's great to hear that Christo made it such a memorable experience for you. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell (again!) and we'll look forward to seeing you next time!

Janeena_W

Aug 2021

An excellent tour! Fun, entertaining, factual, informative. Would do it again and I recommend others go as well. It was a highlight of our trip.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you Jannena!! We're thrilled you enjoyed our new "Backatown" tour with all the juiciest details about New Orleans' famous red-light district. Thanks for choosing Hottest Hell and for this awesome review and recommendation!

C7745XXtylerh

Jul 2021

my tour guide was the best one you could have, I’m from Baltimore MD, so this is very informative to know as I walk I can picture the places and things spoke about ! Such a wonderful experience!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much!! We're honored that you chose to spend time with us during your visit. It's great to hear that you enjoyed our new "Backatown" tour and the colorful history of Storyville that we love to share. Thanks for sharing this great review with everyone!

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Adults Only - Historic Red Light District Walking Tour

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