Small-Group Guided Walking Tour of Bourbon Street

Overview

Led by local historian, learn about the rich & diverse history of the world's most famous or "infamous" street. Explore Bourbon street during off peak hours to avoid crowds and distractions.You’ll start at the top near Canal St and end at America’s oldest bar, that has been serving drinks since 1732. Halfway through we’ll stop for Louisiana’s official state doughnut and Big Easy style coffee with chicory, a local favorite.

Listen to stories & tales about the city's most recognized cocktails and which libation was even a favorite of founding father, Benjamin Franklin. You'll learn about the origins of Bourbon St starting in the 18th century with the royal family of France. As you make your way down the street you’ll hear how the street modernized during WWII and the population change with the influx of servicemen and how The Big Easy was once home to the most popular burlesque acts in the US as well as one of the hot spots for the mafia in the 1950s and political corruption.

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $29.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $29.00

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What's Included

Beignets

Face masks + Hand Sanitizer

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Bourbon Street

Enjoy a fully guided tour walking down the country's most famous or infamous street. Hear stories of the street's origin from the 18th century, mobsters, burlesque dancers, Mardi Gras, and corruption.

Old Absinthe House

One of the city's oldest and most infamous bars serving the "original green fairy!" Hear tales of visitors from Andrew Jackson and Teddy Roosevelt!

Preservation Hall

Enjoy a photo stop at the world's most famous jazz hall and see where some of the world's greatests have played.

Tropical Isle

Hear the story of now the most famous drink and drink container in the country and how it ties into the world fair of 1984

Marie Laveau House of Voodoo

Hear stories about the world's most famous voodoo queen and the history of New Orleans and voodoo.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

End the tour at the oldest bar in American and hear stories of New Orleans' very own pirate Jean Lafitte! And grab a hurricane or voodoo daiquiri if you wish!

Pat O'Brien's

See the famous dueling piano bar and courtyard and the history and stories of Pat O's

Cafe Lafitte in Exile

Thought to be one of the country's oldest gay bars with a rich history since WWII

Jackson Square

Photo op and quick storytime to learn about the city's foundations.

Show 6 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (9)

noellv2017

Dec 2020

It’s our first time to visit New Orleans! Timothy was awesome and showed us around Bourbon as well as some surrounding areas. Super knowledgeable and friendly; we received lots of good information! We took this tour on our first night in town, so it helped us get a feel of where we were on Bourbon plus he gave us some suggestions on places to try! Highly recommend!

Alexandra M

Dec 2020

I went to college in New Orleans and spent many a night on Bourbon st. but didn't know much about its history and rich past! I feel like this was actually the perfect tour for someone that used to live in the city and never appreciated the most famous attraction. Tim was super nice and made 90 mins go by really quickly! He definitely knows his facts and a ton of interesting history but is also just a fun guy!

Jessica_B

Oct 2020

Great tour! Tim was an excellent guide very knowledgeable learned so much history and had fun! Included a stop for beignets, yum!! Went off Bourbon street to see some other sights, like a beautiful antique shop that has so much art and was very interesting to explore. Thank you Loud Talker Tours for making my day with your wonderful tour!