Nola Love Stories Walking Tour

New Orleans, US

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    Local guide

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    Gratuities

Meeting Point

Tours meet and Depart on the sidewalk in front of the Legendary Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at 941 Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116. Tours do not meet inside Lafittes Blacksmith Bar. Please meet your guide on the sidewalk at the gate of the courtyard attached to the bar

Meeting point

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States

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What to expect

This is the Original Love Stories Walking Tour, offering the passions, duels, and timeless devotions that created the dynasties and built the magnificent mansions of New Orleans. Here, in this most romantic of the deep south cities, experience the blend of European and Caribbean culture as the tour travels down the streets and alleyways with French and Spanish names — including guests in the fiery romances and mysteries of Creole heritage. Enhance any stay in this beautiful city along the legendary Mississippi River by taking an unforgettable tour designed for lovers and everyone who wants to experience the dramatic history of love in the French Quarter. Walk in the city with moonlight that evokes memories of antebellum weddings and Octoroon Balls, horse-drawn carriage rides, and candlelit balconies. Experience a culture dedicated to the love and betrayal, the building and destroying of family dynasties, and the beautiful women that bewitched the hearts of gentlemen North and South. Join a local operator and visit locations where love stories took place. Guests will visit the location and hear the story of the beauty that may have saved Charleston from Sherman's flames during the Civil War; the love that created the now-famous cornstalk fence of Royal Street; the honor in the shadows of the St. Louis Cathedral; and the ballroom in which Octoroon dynasties were negotiated. Hear the most tragic love story that took place in all of New Orleans and more. An experienced guide will describe the rich fabric of love, betrayal, and triumph that existed behind the laced windows of the historic French Quarter, where it all took place.
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St. Louis Cathedral

Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, St. Louis Cathedral stands as a breathtaking testament to New Orleans' rich history and architectural beauty. This iconic Catholic cathedral, renowned for its stunning spires and intricate design, is a must-visit for tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the city's vibrant culture and spirituality. With a serene atmosphere, visitors can explore its hallowed halls, admire the beautiful stained glass windows, and discover the fascinating history that has shaped this landmark since its establishment in the 18th century.

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The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. TERMS AND CONDITIONS When a guest purchases a ticket / tickets they are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions. INCLUSIONS- Admission Ticket, Local Tour Guide, Walking Tour Duration: Tours last anywhere from 1 hour to 2 hours approximately. All tours offered are moderate paced walking tours. The duration varies and may last longer depending on the wait time inside the bars. Some bars may be busy and delay the tour to a large degree EXCLUSIONS – Gratuities (recommended) Drinks are available to purchase along route Meeting / Departure location: Meet on the sidewalk @ the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at 941 Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116. Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time and check in with the tour guide. Tours do not meet inside Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar. We are not affiliated with Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at this address. Tours depart at the scheduled time. Guests must check in a few minutes before the tour departs and leave with the tour group at the scheduled departure time. Tour Guides are unable to answer phones after a tour departs since we are then navigating our tour groups and giving narrations we cannot be on our phones and lead a tour. Late arrivals will not be refunded. If you are going to be late please contact us before the tour is scheduled to depart so we can try to help you check in before the departure time or reschedule your tour. We will do what we can to reschedule your tour for the next tour that has availability. If a guest arrives even a few minutes late the tour guide will not be at the meeting departure location any longer because we start at the scheduled time. Please contact us Before the tour departure to avoid any issues regarding being lost / late. Time stamped photos are taken of the meeting location at the start of each tour. Departure Time Comments -Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. We reserve the right to delay and or reschedule tours regarding certain situations that may arise. If the tour is delayed guests will be notified via text & or email. This does happen at times and it is important that we can reach you and update changes. Texts are the most common method of notification that we use for all updates- including any updates, delays or cancellations. No refunds (for any reason including weather) will be issued from booking agent or tour group. This includes weather in New Orleans, Louisiana or anywhere else in the world. Do not ask for a refund we do like declining refunds but we will if asked. Rain out policy -- Tours are rain-or-shine events. Guests should prepare for the type of weather we are having. It can be pretty darn hot in NOLA but it can also get pretty darn cold as well. In the event that a tour is canceled- All cancellation notices will appear on our website, social media and we will send text notifications to all guests who leave an accurate working mobile phone number on their reservation. Prepaid tours will receive credit for a future tour. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather or any other acts of God. All tours are for entertainment purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will encounter any paranormal activity while on this tour. Unfortunately we cannot create a ghost / supernatural being appear anywhere / anytime during the tour! This includes non-physical entities, such as angels, ghosts, vampires, demons, gods, and spirits. If it isn’t human we cannot guarantee you will see it. Our tours are realistic! No refunds and no compensation will be offered for any reason. This includes guests that complain for not seeing a ghost or supernatural being. We do not give potential guests or active ticket holders false hope of seeing a ghost. Guests have captured paranormal photos during our tours so rest assured it is most definitely possible we simply do not haunted anything. We have an album of the photos including texts that have photos from guests that captured paranormal activity in photos, ask to see them if you are interested! Tour is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to change any / all the tour information and route. All information provided in this tour is of public knowledge and has been collected through research by the authors / tour guides. All tours will be held on public property and no entry into private property will be conducted. No entry into private locations will be gained. The tour, tour guides, tour / booking agents and all other tour staff are not responsible for the safety or security of ticket holders. We are not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings or any injuries sustained due to the old, uneven and dilapidated streets and walkways along the tour route. Participants have been warned not to obstruct the sidewalks or streets. We accept no responsibility for anything that arises from this or failure to follow any other instructions while on tour. Tour ticket holders will remain with their group throughout the duration of the tours. No walking off from group to take photos. Tour guides cannot stop the tour group for guests to stop and walk off to take photos. The tour guide has to stay on schedule. A moderate pace is needed to complete the tour route on time. Tour ticket holders will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the tour staff. The tour, tour guides, and other tour staff reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. Tour ticket holders will be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages during the tours. However for the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are extremely intoxicated or show signs of extreme intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Tour ticket holders will respect the privacy of private property and will not trespass on private property. Please do not ring door bells of private homes along the tour route. The French Quarter is a neighborhood and we ask our guests to respect the residents. Tour ticket holders are allowed to use paranormal equipment during the tour. Paranormal equipment must be checked out at the beginning of the tour and returned to the guide before leaving the tour group. Please keep in mind that not all bars allow children inside. We have stops with bars that offer walk up windows for drinks along the tour route for anyone not wanting to go inside a bar. Audio or Video recording devices are NOT allowed during the tour. Photos can be taken and are encouraged! Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Cut off for reservations for this tour is one hour before the scheduled departure. Please be aware that at cut off time for reservations if the minimum numbers are not met the tour will be cancelled and you will be contacted by phone, text, or email up to the hour before the tour is scheduled to depart. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. We do not offer additional compensation for a customer who feels inconvenienced by the tour being cancelled. Knowing that there is a chance that this tour may be cancelled guests may want to have a back up plan in the event that this tour is cancelled last minute. If you have a problem or complaint regarding the tour please let us know while you are at the tour. If you have a complaint please do not wait until after the tour to inform us! We created and have operated the tour company since 2014. We have been successful over the years and strive to provide nothing less than the best tours to our guests. Our priority is to provide exceptional memorable experiences. All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. TICKETS ARE SOLD FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Tickets are not put on hold. Thank you for your interest in our tours. We are a family owned & operated small business. Dustin Fisher US ARMY SGT (RET) & Ashli Fisher •• Sightseeing Tours - Drunk History Tours - Voodoo Tours - Ghost Tours- Vampire Tours - Supernatural Tours - Legend Tours and Mystery Tours
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Service animals allowed
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Tours meet and Depart at the gate of the courtyard attached to the Legendary Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at 941 Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116.  *** Tours do not meet inside Lafittes Blacksmith Bar. Tours do not meet at corner of the streets! Please meet your guide at the gate of the courtyard attached to the bar *** We are not affiliated with Lafittes Blacksmith Bar and bartenders do not work for us or have any information regarding our tours. 
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    We created and have operated the tour company since 2014. We have been successful over the years and strive to provide nothing less than the best tours to our guests. Our priority is to provide exceptional memorable experiences. Thank you for your interest in our tours. We are a family owned & operated small business. Dustin Fisher US ARMY SGT (RET) & Ashli Fisher
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    Wheelchair accessible
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What our experts say

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    Try the famous beignets nearby!
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    Visit St. Louis Cathedral after the tour.
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    Stop by Lafitte's for a drink post-tour.
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    Dress comfortably for walking.
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    Check the weather, it can change fast!

More About this Experience

Introduction

Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in the fiery romances and intriguing mysteries of New Orleans with the Nola Love Stories Walking Tour. In this 1-hour guided tour, you'll explore the vibrant streets and alleyways of the French Quarter, discovering captivating tales of passion, devotion, and betrayal. This experience provides a unique glimpse into the rich Creole heritage and the fascinating blend of European and Caribbean cultures that have shaped the city's history. From magnificent mansions to hidden corners, prepare to be enchanted by the stories that unfolded in this romantic setting.

What to expect?

The Nola Love Stories Walking Tour offers an unforgettable journey through the love stories that created dynasties and shaped New Orleans. As you stroll along the streets with French and Spanish names, you'll feel the spirit of the city's most romantic era. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of antebellum weddings, horse-drawn carriage rides, and candlelit balconies as you explore the places that witnessed tragic love affairs and triumphs alike. Your experienced guide will unveil the secrets of Charleston's potential salvation during the Civil War, the story behind the famous cornstalk fence of Royal Street, and the hidden ballroom where Octoroon dynasties were negotiated. Be prepared to be captivated by the most tragic love story in all of New Orleans and much more.

Who is this for?

The Nola Love Stories Walking Tour is for everyone who appreciates the beauty of historical love stories and wants to immerse themselves in the allure of the French Quarter. Whether you're a romantic at heart, a history enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique and enlightening experience, this tour promises to ignite your imagination and transport you to the enchanting world of old New Orleans. Embrace the opportunity to delve into the lives of a diverse array of characters, from the courageous and passionate to the enigmatic and mysterious. This tour is designed for lovers, dreamers, and anyone eager to uncover the secrets of the past.

Why book this?

Indulge your senses and embark on a love-filled journey through the heart of New Orleans with the Nola Love Stories Walking Tour. This tour offers a truly unique and immersive experience, unlike any other conventional sightseeing excursion. Let the enchanting tales of love, betrayal, and triumph unravel as you walk the historic streets illuminated by moonlight. The blend of European and Caribbean cultures creates a captivating ambiance that will transport you back in time and make you fall in love with the city. With an experienced guide leading the way, you'll gain insights and knowledge that go beyond what you'll find in guidebooks. This is your chance to witness the locations where extraordinary love stories unfolded, providing a deeper understanding and connection to the romantic spirit of New Orleans.

Good to know

The Nola Love Stories Walking Tour lasts for approximately 60 minutes, allowing you to make the most of your time in New Orleans. The meeting point is at the sidewalk in front of the legendary Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar on Bourbon Street. Please note that the tour does not take place inside the bar but rather on the sidewalk near the courtyard gate. Your guide will provide a rich tapestry of stories behind the laced windows of the historic French Quarter, bringing the past to life with their detailed narration. Immerse yourself in the history, passion, and triumphs that unfolded in this enchanting city while exploring the iconic landmarks and hidden gems along the way. Join this captivating tour and create lasting memories of love, intrigue, and a deeper understanding of New Orleans' cultural heritage.

Reviews

Visitors who have experienced the Nola Love Stories Walking Tour have been enthralled by the tales of passion and devotion shared by their knowledgeable guides. They praise the tour for its captivating storytelling, which transports them back in time and immerses them in the romantic atmosphere of the French Quarter. Many reviewers mention the unique blend of cultures and the fascinating characters whose love stories unfolded in these streets. The tour has been described as a must-do for history buffs, romantics, and those looking for an alternative sightseeing experience. Travelers appreciate the guide's ability to bring the past to life, taking them on a journey that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions. Overall, visitors leave with a deeper appreciation for the rich history and captivating love stories that have shaped New Orleans.

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