New Orleans Trip Overview
Led by local historian, learn about the rich & diverse history of the world’s most famous or “infamous” street. Explore Bourbon street during off peak hours to avoid crowds and distractions.You’ll start at the top near Canal St and end at America’s oldest bar, that has been serving drinks since 1732. Halfway through we’ll stop for Louisiana’s official state doughnut and Big Easy style coffee with chicory, a local favorite.
Listen to stories & tales about the city’s most recognized cocktails and which libation was even a favorite of founding father, Benjamin Franklin. You’ll learn about the origins of Bourbon St starting in the 18th century with the royal family of France. As you make your way down the street you’ll hear how the street modernized during WWII and the population change with the influx of servicemen and how The Big Easy was once home to the most popular burlesque acts in the US as well as one of the hot spots for the mafia in the 1950s and political corruption.
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Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Led by local historian, learn about the rich & diverse history of the world’s most famous or “infamous” street. Explore Bourbon street during off peak hours to avoid crowds and distractions.You’ll start at the top near Canal St and end at America’s oldest bar, that has been serving drinks since 1732. Halfway through we’ll stop for Louisiana’s official state doughnut and Big Easy style coffee with chicory, a local favorite.
Listen to stories & tales about the city’s most recognized cocktails and which libation was even a favorite of founding father, Benjamin Franklin. You’ll learn about the origins of Bourbon St starting in the 18th century with the royal family of France. As you make your way down the street you’ll hear how the street modernized during WWII and the population change with the influx of servicemen and how The Big Easy was once home to the most popular burlesque acts in the US as well as one of the hot spots for the mafia in the 1950s and political corruption.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Enjoy a fully guided tour walking down the country’s most famous or infamous street. Hear stories of the street’s origin from the 18th century, mobsters, burlesque dancers, Mardi Gras, and corruption.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 739 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Visit the 2 most famous oyster restaurants in the city that are right across from one another! Learn how to shuck an oyster the proper “NOLA” way.
Pass By: Galatoire’s, 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Learn about one of the oldest and most famous establishments NOLA has to offer and hear stories from the “line sitters” that are paid to sit and hold people’s spots for a Galatoire’s lunch!
Stop At: Big Easy Daiquiris, 216 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Learn the origins of Hemmingway’s favorite Cuban cocktail and how it ties into New Orleans history and the invention of the “to go” cup in the 60s. And get a daiquiri if you fancy!
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Old Absinthe House, 240 Bourbon St Between Iberville and Bienville, New Orleans, LA 70130-2205
One of the city’s oldest and most infamous bars serving the “original green fairy!” Hear tales of visitors from Andrew Jackson and Teddy Roosevelt!
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Cafe Beignet on Royal Street, 334 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Enjoy a quick break for beignets and learn about the history of the state’s official doughnut!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Our guide will tell you the history of this hotel and the only underwater garage in the city
Pass By: Preservation Hall, 726 St. Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116-3182
Enjoy a photo stop at the world’s most famous jazz hall and see where some of the world’s greatests have played.
Pass By: Tropical Isle, 721 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3145
Hear the story of now the most famous drink and drink container in the country and how it ties into the world fair of 1984
Pass By: Marie Laveau House of Voodoo, 739 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3145
Hear stories about the world’s most famous voodoo queen and the history of New Orleans and voodoo.
Stop At: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3120
End the tour at the oldest bar in American and hear stories of New Orleans’ very own pirate Jean Lafitte! And grab a hurricane or voodoo daiquiri if you wish!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pat O’Brien’s, 718 Saint Peter St Pat o’s Courtyard Restaurant 624 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116-3183
See the famous dueling piano bar and courtyard and the history and stories of Pat O’s
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Cafe Lafitte in Exile, 901 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3120
Thought to be one of the country’s oldest gay bars with a rich history since WWII
Stop At: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234
Photo op and quick storytime to learn about the city’s foundations.
Duration: 10 minutes
