We were delighted with both of our tours from Strange True. We first took the “original” Strange True walking tour through the French Quarter. Jeff was extremely knowledgeable, personable, funny, and is a wonderful ambassador for New Orleans. He was sensitive to the fact that our group had an 11 year old and grandparents, and we all loved the tour. He gives clear explanations of New Orleans history and culture, tying it all back to the present day. Entertaining and edgy, we would all recommend it.
We also took the Garden District walking tour with Grey, who is a true historian and is passionate about architecture. It was an excellent counterbalance to our other tour, showing the more “refined” side of New Orleans, replete with fascinating stories spanning 200 years. One could take a self-guided tour of the Garden District, but the only way to really experience it and enjoy the details and history is with a guide like Grey.
They also run an excellent operation – easy to book, great directions, helpful email communication, they were on time, and the tour was exactly the right pace and the perfect length. Both tours were highlights of our family’s trip to New Orleans.