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Ghost Walk of Franklin with Access to Haunted Structures, close to New Orleans

Uncover Franklin's Supernatural Secrets with the GHOST WALK of FRANKLIN! Delve into Franklin, Louisiana's mystique, just a short drive from New Orleans, only 1.5 hours - where history and the supernatural blend seamlessly. You'll arrive in this enigmatic city and embark on a journey through intensely active haunted antebellum sites within the Historic District, uncovering secrets that send chills down your spine. Guided by experts, delve into layers of history, revealing the captivating past and spectral inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the latest findings from paranormal investigations, all while respecting the local spirits. WE DO NOT CONJUR, we only investigate and try to communicate. Gain exclusive access to paranormal investigation equipment and experience the heart of Louisiana's hauntings. There is no other activity like this in the state of Louisiana! Join us for an extraordinary adventure!
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Nola Culture Photo Experience Private Tour

You will get to experience some amazing food and art spots that tourists don’t get a chance to experience due to them not getting out of the tourist areas. “The city of New Orleans, in the U.S. state of Louisiana, is divided into 17 wards“ so we will capture the true art and history of New Orleans with a touch of fashion and style on my iPhone!! Unlimited photos, edits, and IG Boomerangs are included!! Together we will capture various images of true New Orleans moments, street vibes and everyday life. I will also teach you how to edit your photos and make them look as good as professional photos with a taste of New Orleans added to it. These Historic Neighborhoods are important to take amazing pictures & memorable moments. Prints will be sent off to get printed by the end of the tour. To see some of the photo spots and experience via social media follow us @tremeluxuryexperience on Facebook & Instagram.
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From $15
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New Orleans True Crime and Coffee Walking Tour: Adults Only

Do you like to start your mornings with murder and mayhem? Do you prefer to walk with the dead at the crack of dawn? As the old saying goes... The early bird gets the worm-infested corpse. Are you ready to experience our city's horrors in a whole new light? Then grab your cup of Joe and have Coffee with Killers on the Streets of Sin. This morbid morning walking tour is a true Daymare that will make you wish for the night to come. Filled with tales of twisted souls that forever etched their names in New Orleans' horrifying history. Street of Sin is the only 5-STAR true crime walking tour operating in the morning in New Orleans. It's truly one of a kind! Try something new and experience our Way of the Wicked tour while the city still sleeps. Come join us for Coffee with Killers... if you dare.
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From $37
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New Orleans French Quarter: Seasonal Christmas Tour

Christmas is a special time in New Orleans, it’s an experience that you and your family will not want to miss. During the holiday season, the city is aglow with twinkling lights and decorated iron-laced balconies.Keep in mind that Christmas lights on the buildings will only be visible during the 7pm departure. Guests will visit many historic homes, museums, churches, even bars that are all decorated for the holiday season. Hear stories of each locations history along with its importance to New Orleans along with paranormal and supernatural stories that have been passed down be generations. No NOLA tour would be complete without information on the famous New Orleans voodoo and this tour includes just that. The tour group will have a piece of paranormal equipment to add to the entertainment of the tour . Guests will be allowed to stop and grab drinks at bars along the tour route. Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour.  Where learning is intoxicating.
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From $55
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Louisiana of the Creoles: Visit to the French Quarter (French)

We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will learn the stories of Louisiana's Creoles. Louisiana is unique among regions of the United States. The fascinating stories of notable Creoles (West Africans, Native Americans and Europeans) will shed light on the development of the culture that sets us apart from the rest of the American South. Louisiana is part of the southern United States, but culturally it is the northernmost region of the Caribbean. This tour is an exploration of Louisiana Creole, an exploration of the culture that gave birth to jazz and zydeco, gumbo and jambalaya. (This tour also includes a visit to a courtyard of a 19th century house.)
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New Orleans Voodoo and French Quarter Walking Tour

ACCESS TO SOME LOCATIONS, Some areas MAY BE RESTRICTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC This two-hour walking tour, led by a highly trained historian tour guide, is an essential immersion into New Orleans culture. Major stops and content include: History of Voodoo, Jackson Square, Armstrong Park, Congo Square, Voodoo Cultural site or establishment. This tour branches beyond New Orleans' colonial history, delving into the continued development of New Orleans culture into the 19th and 20th century. Learn about the development of Voodoo and its practitioners’ blending of African tribal spirituality, Catholicism, and magical beliefs as you stroll the city’s oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter.
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2-Hour French Quarter Ghost Walking Tour in New Orleans

Explore tales of tragedy, murder, misadventure, and mayhem dating back centuries in New Orlean’s colorful French Quarter, with added layers of historic context and cultural insight provided by your expert guide. Hear of young lovers Zack and Addie, whose burgeoning romance was cut shockingly short in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Take in neighborhood highlights including Père Antoine Alley and Jackson Square, and learn of the key figures who have shaped New Orleans society over the centuries. At The Old Ursuline Convent, your guide blends Catholic teachings with supernatural stories, to paint a picture of New Orlean’s spiritual scene since the arrival of the first settlers. Uncover paranormal mysteries in many of the French Quarter’s oldest and most haunted buildings with your guide, including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Hear true crime tales from the historic French Quarter’s distant past, like the harrowing story of high-society socialite Madame LaLaurie.
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From $39.99
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French Quarter Ghost Walking Tour with Ghost Hunting Gear

Explore haunted New Orleans with us, guided by history and chills. Unveil spirits using EMF detectors on our ghost tour! Experience the eerie side of New Orleans on our ghost tour! Visit Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, Andrew Jackson Hotel, film spots from Interview With The Vampire and The Originals, Pirates Alley, and more! Each group gets an EMF detector for ghost hunting! Open to the public. Discover the spirits of NOLA with us!
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New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

Discover the magnificent mansions and architecture of the Garden District of New Orleans. Why Choose Our Tour? *Architectural Wonders: Marvel at grand homes, with remarkable designs, each opulence and allure. *Shaded Streets: Walk beneath the large Oaks that gracefully canopy the streets, providing shade and ambiance. *Mardi Gras: Learn the truths of the family parades that breathe life into this district. *Secrets Unveiled: Hear the stories of behind the mansion doors, where beauty, drama, deception, & wealth have spun captivating stories since the early 1800s. What Awaits You on This Exclusive Tour: *A Journey Through Time: To an era that thrived on elegance & mystery. Every corner whispers a forgotten tale. *Local Insights: Local guides delve into the stories that make the Garden District a living, breathing piece of New Orleans' history. *Personalized Experience: Enjoy an intimate tour that prioritizes quality, attention to detail, & small groups. Produced by DuPont and Company
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Tale of Two Cities: Uptown Bike Tour in New Orleans

When Louisiana was purchased by the United States in 1803 the dynamics of the city began to shift. Trace the journey of American settlement in a foreign French Creole world. As we journey into the Uptown American Sector, we stop to learn about the uptown innovators who created Jazz at the Rampart-Perdido Corridor. From there you're off to learn about the Garden Districts evolution from a sugar plantation through its development after the Louisiana Purchase into the extravagant faubourg that you see today. Trees that grow Mardi Gras beads, American history, antebellum mansions, Lafayette Cemetery #1, and a charm that only our city can bestow on its visitors. Join us on this urban adventure through one of the most majestic neighborhoods in New Orleans! Traffic Level: Heart of the City: Light Creole Odyssey: Moderate American Adventure: Heavy
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French Quarter Haunted Excursion In New Orleans

Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground with a real EMF Meter (Ghost/Paranormal Detector). Stroll down the streets of the French Quarter while hearing detailed stories about New Orleans. This tour gives meaning to the saying 'laissez les bon temps rouler', the Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll." You will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a drink to-go and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside, however some do not. Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.
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Eras of New Orleans: A History Lovers Walking Tour

Do you prefer museums over movie theaters or sporting events? Is your budget for non-fiction books way too high? Well friend, you have found your people; but be warned, we pull no punches... There will be no sugar-coating of New Orleans’ wild history on this tour. Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter history. From Yellow Fever and the toll it took on our city, to the famous Jackson Square and the establishment of La Nouvelle Orléans; from the history of enslaved peoples and their impact on religion and culture, to what makes the architecture in our city so incredibly unique; from our historical red light district, to the earliest notes of jazz. This tour will have you laughing and crying as you grapple with all that New Orleans has gone through to get where it is today. History lovers, join us on an adventure through the real, gritty history of New Orleans.
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City Park Outdoor Escape Game in New Orleans

Embark on a quest in New Orleans and walk under the majestic live oaks in one of the United States’ largest urban parks. Learn about City Park’s past and present, from its plantation days to its current draw as a mecca for locals. Discover unique cultural and historical facts while solving clues and puzzles. + Discover the history and beauty of New Orleans City Park + Visit the 800-year-old McDonogh Oak, one of the top sculpture gardens in the country + Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt Discover New Orleans’ fascinating history as you walk in the beautiful City Park and solve clues. Explore this charming park in New Orleans by playing a quest with your friends, significant other or family. Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.
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New Orleans French Quarter Tour

A local guide will be with you to explore parts of the French Quarter on the walking tour. We will discuss what makes the French Quarter unique; history, food, drink, and architecture. The tour is interactive, questions are encouraged. Photo opportunities will be abundant. We will also see some filming locations that you may have seen on TV.
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French Quarter Walking Tour: LGBTQ History, Literary History, and Voodoo

Because I am a long-term resident of the French Quarter, i can afford guests an insider's perspective of this unique neighborhood. My goal is to customize the tour according to guest's interests. Unlike other tours, this one goes beyond the tourist veneer and provides guests an authentic experience.
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See Details → Duration :130 to 2 hours
From $40