Dark History Tour In New Orleans

Overview

Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define our city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened! The only tour in the city to focus on the Dark History of New Orleans--the things that made us what we are, but which the city council would just as soon not have you know! Led by pre-Katrina tour guides, and the only company in the city who features people who were licensed pre-Katrina and residents for decades.
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City: New Orleans

Sun 05 Oct

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 05 Oct

Starting at $30.00

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What's Included

Certified English-speaking guide

Walking tour

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

St. Louis Cathedral

The oldest cathedral of the United States

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

A wonderful place for a mid-tour break, and the oldest tavern in the city!

Madame John's Legacy

One of the only French buildings in the Quarter and the only residence of the French period.

Cabildo

City Hall of the Spanish and Americans til the Civil War

Jackson Square

Lovely square designed by a woman, and a place of absolute horror!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (75)

Corin_S

Dec 2024

I learned so much! Doug is a fantastic guide—very knowledgeable and friendly. Although this walking tour definitely lives up to the dark moniker, Doug relayed these stories in a compassionate and humanizing way. As a history nerd, I can't recommend this tour enough!

Q7688CRalexw

Oct 2024

Highly recommend this tour! Doug was an awesome tour guide! I had fun learning about the history of New Orleans. This city has so much culture and I’m happy that I had a chance to learn about its history.

TCNEvents

May 2024

We happened upon Jonathan and his Dark History tour by accident sitting having a drink in Pirate's Alley. We found the unique angle of his tour intriguing, especially after several trips to the Quarter and having experienced many of the typical tours and booked a tour for the following evening. We like experiences that offer a different slant from the others and this fit the bill perfectly. To begin with, the tour we booked had been booked by two other couples who happened to be no-shows. Instead of cancelling on us or charging us more for an unexpected private tour, Jonathan was gentleman enough to run his tour for just us alone. This offered us the chance to really talk with him as we walked the Quarter. We had a fascinating conversation of the steps of St Louis Cathedral detailing some of the uncensored history of New Orleans and the French Quarter. From there we moved up and down the streets, stopping to hear the stories of some of the more and less well known French Quarter sites and restaurants, as well as the chance to hear about some of Jonathan's personal experiences in and outside of these places. Along the way, he really personalized the French Quarter, pointing out some unique galleries as well as places to visit to mingle with and get to know the locals. At the end of the tour, we definitely felt we'd be introduced to the Spirits of the French Quarter, as well as the spirit of the French Quarter. While some of the true history isn't for the feint of heart, we found it fascinating. And we'll definitely be looking up Jonathan Weiss Tours upon our next visit to New Orleans.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Wow, that was one of the best reviews I've ever gotten. Thank you so much for taking the time and for being thoughtful enough to remember that the small, local businesses really rely on honest reviews rather than purchased ones. I'll look forward to seeing you another time!