Badly Behaved Women's History Tour in New Orleans
Explore New Orleans women’s history, scandal, and Storyville stories
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Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 15 people
Includes
Small-group tour, visuals
Highlights
Explore the overlooked histories of women who shaped New Orleans. Hear stories of entrepreneurs, madams, and rule-breakers from the colonial era through Storyville.
- Discover stories of Marie Laveau, Baroness Pontalba, Norma Wallace, and more
- Trace history from colonial red-lantern shacks to Storyville’s marble-and-mahogany palaces
- Explore locations that may include Jackson Square, Congo Square, and Louis Armstrong Park
- Learn about Storyville’s role in the city’s sex-work economy and the rise of jazz
- Stop at two cocktail stops where drinks are available for purchase
What's Included
- Historical visuals
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in
- Ages 18+ only; the tour includes discussion of sexual topics
- Includes about a half-mile of walking, with a longer seated stop typically included
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather
- Tours run rain or shine, except during emergency or serious flood conditions
- Bring an umbrella or bottled water for hot weather
Cancellation Policy
Receive a 100% refund with more than 24 hours' notice.
Product ID: Q68RB7
FAQs
It's about a half-mile, spread out over two hours -- typically with a long sitdown 2/3 of the way through.
Meeting details
Corner of Chartres St. & Ursulines Ave., by the brick wall of BK House
Experience provided by Spectral City Tours
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