The Badly Behaved Women Who Made New Orleans Tour

New Orleans, US
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Highlights

  • 300 years of history of vice and red light districts
  • Small groups: 15 guest max
  • Suggested cocktails
  • Fun extras: historical images, a take-home Polaroid of the group, and more!
  • Scandalous history you'll never forget

Meeting Point

We meet at the corner of Chartres St. and Ursulines Ave., by the brick wall of the BK House courtyard.

Meeting point

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End point

What to expect

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Old Ursuline Convent Museum

See the convent of the Ursulines nuns, the oldest building in the French Quarter (construction began 1727), and hear how the church and King Louis XV became sex traffickers to force more women to the colony, and had the nuns keep these "correction girls" in line with nude public lashings. But the girls were the ones with the problem?

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

Often we stop by this oldest building housing a bar in North America, and discuss its history as a smuggling front. Although not one of our historic cocktail spots, we often take a break here and cool down in the heat.

Duration 10 minutes
3

Marie Laveau House of Voodoo

Actually we won't see this shop on the tour, we'll go to the real Marie Laveau's birthplace, and discuss... "Wait, she doesn't belong on this tour! She's a voudou leader not a... " High class madam? Find out where she made most of her real money!

Duration 7 minutes
4

Louis Armstrong Park

The decadent palaces thrown up in Storyville on Basin St. were replaced by the Iberville Projects. So we take you to the gorgeous Louis Armstrong Park that overlooks what once was Storyville, with enough seating and shade for guests to sit and view photos of this historic time period, see and hear about its wildest characters.

Duration 25 minutes

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

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Spectral City Tours

What our experts say

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    Try a classic Sazerac cocktail nearby.
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    Visit the nearby French Market for snacks.
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    Check out the historic St. Louis Cathedral.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Arrive early to enjoy the area.

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