Uncover New Orleans' dark history on a pirate-led French Quarter bar walk
2 hours
Guided pub crawl, English guide
Follow a pirate guide through the French Quarter's darker history, from public executions to brothels. Visit distinctive bars while hearing explicit stories from New Orleans' past.
Full refund available up to 48 hours before your tour start time. No refunds or rain checks after that. No-shows are not refunded.
Product ID: U22YST
Yes.
No drinks are not included on the tour.
Yes. Two of the bars are cash only. They do have ATMs.
Pirates of the Quarter Tours Shop, 632 Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
This tour company has clearly struck gold with their passionate guides, particularly Captain Jason, who reviewers consistently praise for making pirate history come alive through electric storytelling and genuine expertise. Parents and teenagers alike report staying engaged throughout, which speaks volumes about the guides' ability to balance entertainment with legitimate historical depth. The tours dive into how pirates shaped New Orleans politically and economically, covering the Lafitte brothers and other fascinating characters that most visitors never hear about. The staff gets high marks for flexibility and customer service, accommodating late arrivals and creating memorable experiences whether you're on a crowded tour or end up with a private one. Groups ranging from 6-year-olds to adults all report having a great time, learning genuine historical facts while laughing throughout. One practical note: you'll be standing the entire time, so bring water and a hat for comfort. The shop itself is also worth visiting for pirate-themed goods and friendly staff who clearly love what they do.
GREAT CONTEXT TO ENRICH YOUR TRIP The Pirates of the Quarter tour was a super fun way to help understand more of what makes New Orleans so special! The guide is a small business with an extreme passion for the topic. Which was absolutely infectious! He was super knowledgeable on their history and impact, and his unapologetic love for pirates made all of the information super easy to understand and fun! The tour group size was very intimate, and the timing was perfect for fitting in so many fun facts. I would definitely recommend him for people looking to debunk some myths about pirates. I learned so many new and exciting things that I couldn't stop seeing everywhere throughout the rest of my trip!
Mayley Morena
June 12, 2026
GREAT CONTEXT TO ENRICH YOUR TRIP The Pirates of the Quarter tour was a super fun way to help understand more of what makes New Orleans so special! The guide is a small business with an extreme passion for the topic. Which was absolutely infectious! He was super knowledgeable on their history and impact, and his unapologetic love for pirates made all of the information super easy to understand and fun! The tour group size was very intimate, and the timing was perfect for fitting in so many fun facts. I would definitely recommend him for people looking to debunk some myths about pirates. I learned so many new and exciting things that I couldn't stop seeing everywhere throughout the rest of my trip!
Mayley Morena
June 12, 2026
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