
Dark History Tour In New Orleans
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4.6/5
Based on 79 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Dark History Tour In New Orleans worth booking?
Dark History Tour In New Orleans is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $30 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 79 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (79)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s g
What you get
About this experience
Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define our city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened! The only tour in the city to focus on the Dark History of New Orleans--the things that made us what we are, but which the city council would just as soon not have you know! Led by pre-Katrina tour guides, and the only company in the city who features people who were licensed pre-Katrina and residents for decades. skull
What's included
Included
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Walking tour
What you'll see and do
St. Louis Cathedral
The oldest cathedral of the United States
8 minutes here
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
A wonderful place for a mid-tour break, and the oldest tavern in the city!
10 minutes here
Madame John's Legacy
One of the only French buildings in the Quarter and the only residence of the French period.
10 minutes here
The Cabildo
City Hall of the Spanish and Americans til the Civil War
Pass by without stopping
Jackson Square
Lovely square designed by a woman, and a place of absolute horror!
8 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Look for the sign on the Cathedral fence
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The corner of Ursulines and Chartres St.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jonathan Weiss Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 79 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
79 verified traveler reviews for Dark History Tour In New Orleans. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Would Recommend
Learned a lot, thorough walk through the city. Stella was fabulous! Knowledgeable, humorous, and friendly. Takes her tours very seriously.
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
My wife and I were excited for the tour and Stella did not disappoint. Her knowledge and storytelling were both excellent and we highly recommend the Dark History tour. Thanks Stella!
via Tripadvisor
Do this tour!
For our annual birthday BFF trip we decided on NOLA. I have met Jonathon on a few occasions in the Quarter so we wanted to do one of his tours. He was out of town and his colleague Doug hosted our tour. Doug was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable, personable and we had the best time! The tour was the perfect length and we learned so much about New Orleans. Being in the early evening it was very atmospheric. The cost was inline with other tours and was very reasonable. I will definitely book a tour with them again. Thank you Doug for making our last night in NOLA a great one!
via Tripadvisor
This tour is a must!
This was our second tour with Doug and we had a great time! Doug’s a great story teller and extremely interactive. I went the next day and bought a copy of his book and can’t wait to read it!
Response from the operator: So glad you enjoyed yourself and thanks for the review!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour! Amazing tour guide!
I learned so much! Doug is a fantastic guide—very knowledgeable and friendly. Although this walking tour definitely lives up to the dark moniker, Doug relayed these stories in a compassionate and humanizing way. As a history nerd, I can't recommend this tour enough!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 28
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dark History Tour In New Orleans: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Dark History Tour In New Orleans cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dark History Tour In New Orleans take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is Dark History Tour In New Orleans worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 79 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dark History Tour In New Orleans?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dark History Tour In New Orleans suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dark History Tour In New Orleans?
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Around 28 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dark History Tour In New Orleans start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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