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    Pirate History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans

    Walk the French Quarter with a pirate guide and sort fact from myth in 2 hours

    5.0 stars• 218 reviews
    From$37/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours, less than a mile walk

    Includes

    Guided walking tour, English

    Highlights

    Explore New Orleans pirate history on a guided French Quarter walk that covers less than a mile. Follow your pirate guide through Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, and Royal Street as you hear the stories behind the Lafitte brothers.

    • Explore Jackson Square and Pirates Alley on a short walking route
    • Discover how Pierre and Jean Lafitte built a smuggling operation
    • Learn how the story connects to the Battle of New Orleans
    • Hear researched pirate facts and myths from The Captain or Quarter Master
    • Ask questions and snap photos as you walk the French Quarter

    What's Included

    • French Quarter walking tour with a Pirate
    • Tour in English
    • Extensively researched material

    Things to know

    Arrive 15 minutes early and wear suitable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; the tour is not really built for kids under 7. Food, drinks, and gratuity are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full payment is refundable up until 48 hours from your tour date and start time. Before 48 hours, you can reschedule. No refunds or rain checks after 48 hours. No-shows do not receive a refund or raincheck.

    FAQs

    Tours run in rain; if there is lightning or it is unsafe, the tour will end and you will be rebooked on the next available tour.

    Guides are not movie pirates and kids under 7 may not enjoy it. The French Quarter can include adult language and behavior; guides adjust when kids attend.

    If you are 21 or older you may drink. If the group agrees, the tour may stop at a bar. Disruptive guests may be removed.

    Meeting details

    632 Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116

    Experience provided by Pirates of the Quarter Tours
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    Youth

    $21.40

    Ages 6 - 11

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    Review summary

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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Such fun. Our tour guide was very engaging! Would recommend 10/10.

    Photo of Tracy Smiljanic

    Tracy Smiljanic

    May 11, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Such fun. Our tour guide was very engaging! Would recommend 10/10.

    Photo of Tracy Smiljanic

    Tracy Smiljanic

    May 11, 2026

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