About this Event
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.
Enjoy your adventure and mingle your way through one of the oldest, most cultured & historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour.
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 .
This experience is not only an extraordinary 5 star tour but also a festive Christmas 🎅 adventure in the world famous French Quarter!
Guests will be allowed to stop and grab drinks at bars along the tour route.
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Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks.
This informative, entertaining tour is centered around New Orleans Christmas decorations and history guests love learning the detailed events of it's past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide.
Guests will visit the exact location where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803. Visit to the famous St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square and many more places that played a vital role in New Orleans history.
Of course, no New Orleans tour would be complete without some stories of voodoo, ghost and vampires. This tour has you covered.
Before this tour ends you will know where to find the most predictable ghost in New Orleans. You will also visit the most haunted house in the city, The LaLaurie Mansion and multiple locations where vampires have been seen and police have documented sightings of them on a regular basis.
Have you ever wondered about the practice of voodoo in New Orleans? This tour explains how voodoo came to New Orleans. Learn about the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, and visit property given to her as payment for her magic. Visit locations where voodoo ceremonies were held.
Learn about burial practices in New Orleans and visit a mass burial ground.
Guests will also hear about the many tragic events that took place in New Orleans. For example: Yellow Fever, multiple fires, hurricanes & more.
Guests will enjoy a memorable experience.
Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.
We are excited to welcome you to the Big Easy!
As a leading provider of the entertainment industry in New Orleans we take pride in offering a variety of tours in the World Famous French Quarter!! We have been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence Along with Travel and Hospitality's 2019 Tour Company of the Year in our region. We are beyond thrilled and so very honored to receive these awards.
We proudly created the most talked about tour in the city, the New Orleans Drunk History Tour! Rated the Number 1 Most Entertaining tour in the French Quarter, New Orleans 6 years in a row.
Our motto: Learning is intoxicating!
We are a local, family owned and operated small business located in the heart of the world famous French Quarter - New Orleans, Louisiana. Our passion for the city is what drives us to always dedicate ourselves to provide the best tours to visitors and residents alike when exploring in New Orleans.
Whether you are looking to explore the city for the first time, meet new friends, brush up on your history, experience the dark side of New Orleans and get the feel of the paranormal activity that is lurking around our city, we can help!
Our paranormal equipment adds to the entertainment... that is a fact!
Each tour provides stops along the tour route so that our guests can purchase to go drinks. These stops are provided to add to the experience of each tour. Guests are not expected to drink and are not pressured to drink however we provide the stops for all guests to decide if they choose to simply stop and sit down to rest, use the facilities or purchase multiple drinks that is the guests choice. Guests are to purchase a “to go” drink and head on down the tour route. Guests should keep in mind that these stops are not intended to hang out in bars. We have amazing locations to show guests and each of them have a back story that we love to share. The city has so many things to offer along our tour route so we do our best to stay on schedule without rushing guests along the way!
Kids are allowed on tours. However children are not allowed to use or examine the paranormal equipment. Not all bars allow children inside so please do not expect any bars along the tour route to allow you to bring children inside to purchase drinks. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have.
We offer public group tour tours & private tours! Private VIP Tours are perfect for those looking for a more personal approach when exploring The Big Easy!!
Tour Schedule- Public Group Tours depart nightly at 7 pm!
We offer Public Group tours @ 2 pm and 4 pm on weekends as well.
The 7pm departure / 2pm departure/ 4pm departure tours duration are approximately 1-2 hours
The 9pm tour concludes at 10pm
Private VIP tours are offered at a flat rate of $500 for group of 1 - 28 people. Private VIP tours depart at 4 pm by reservation only. Please contact us directly to reserve a Private Tour.
Call / Text 504-358-7012
Email Reservations & Customer Service Department @ [email protected]
Email Madison General Manager @ [email protected]
TICKETS ARE SOLD FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Once tickets are sold out we are unable to provide additional space on the tour due to city ordinances. We encourage reservations.
Meeting / Departure location: Meet on the Sidewalk in front of the American Sports Saloon located at 1200 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116
Departure Comments: This is the corner of Decatur St & Governor Nichols St New Orleans, LA 70116
Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time and check in with the tour guide. Tours depart @ the scheduled time.
Please keep in mind that the meeting / check in location is on the sidewalk in front of the American Sports Saloon. Tours do not meet inside the bar. We are not affiliated with The American Sports Saloon.
Departure Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. In the event of the tour being delayed guests will be contacted via call, text or email.
Guests are responsible for providing contact information prior to the tour, preferably when you create a reservation. Not all booking agents (3rd party agents as well) require phone numbers when booking however it is important for various reasons for the office and tour guides to reach guests via phone. Please send us your phone number along with your name and booking reference number / order number if the booking agent did not request it at the time of booking so that we can add this information to your reservation for you.
Terms and Conditions
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Admission Ticket, Local Tour Guide, Walking Tour
Duration: 1-2 hour walking tour at a moderate pace. The duration may last longer depending on the wait time inside the bars. Some bars may be busy and delay the tour to a large degree
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Gratuities (recommended)
Drinks are available to purchase along route
Meeting / Departure location:
Meet on the sidewalk in front of the American Sports Saloon located at 1200 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116
Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time and check in with the tour guide. Tours depart @ the scheduled time.
Tours do not meet inside the bar. We are not affiliated with The American Sports Saloon. Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time and check in with the tour guide. 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. 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.
Departure Time Comments -Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. If the tour is delayed guests will be notified via text & or email. Time stamped photos are taken of the meeting location at the start of each tour.
-Audio or Video recording devices are strictly prohibited during the tour. Photos are allowed and encouraged. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather or any other acts of God. A $60 replacement fee will be charged for any piece of lost, damaged, or missing piece of paranormal equipment. Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirement- cut off for reservations for this tour is 1 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. Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late arrivals. This tour is kid friendly. Please keep in mind some locations allow children inside, some do not. All tours are for entertainment purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will encounter any paranormal activity while on this tour. No refunds are given. Tour is subject to change without notice. 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.
Guests are responsible for providing contact information prior to the tour, preferably when you create a reservation. Not all booking agents (3rd party agents as well) require phone numbers when booking however it is important for various reasons for the office and tour guides to reach guests via phone. Please send us your phone number along with your name and booking reference number / order number if the booking agent did not request it at the time of booking so that we can add this information to your reservation for you.
As per city ordinance we must instruct each guest of the following: 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 instruction. We are not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings or any injuries sustained due to the old, uneven & dilapidated streets & walkways. Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of extreme intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
No refunds (for any reason at all including weather or any other act of God) will be issued from booking agent or tour group. Tours are rain-or-shine events. No refunds. All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Meeting / Departure location:
Meet on the sidewalk in front of the American Sports Saloon located at 1200 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116
Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time and check in with the tour guide. Tours depart @ the scheduled time.
Tours do not meet inside the bar. We are not affiliated with The American Sports Saloon.
No refunds (for any reason at all including weather or any other act of God) will be issued from booking agent or tour group. Tours are rain-or-shine events. No refunds. All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Show Me New Orleans Tours, 941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, United States
USD 55.00
