
New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk
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Is New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk worth booking?
New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk is a 2.5-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $13 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $13 per person
It is August 1878, and yellow fever is turning the French Quarter into a graveyard. You are Louis Joseph Dufilho Jr., America's first licensed pharmacist, and a coded letter reaches your hands. Walk from the French Marke
What you get
About this experience
It is August 1878, and yellow fever is turning the French Quarter into a graveyard. You are Louis Joseph Dufilho Jr., America's first licensed pharmacist, and a coded letter reaches your hands. Walk from the French Market to your apothecary on Chartres Street, decoding the secret hidden across the Quarter's iconic landmarks before the trail — and the city — are lost. Blending New Orleans history — the Ursuline nuns, the 1878 epidemic, the wrought-iron balconies of Royal and Bourbon Streets, the Cabildo and St. Louis Cathedral — with a gothic conspiracy thriller, every stop reveals the landmark's true story while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting New Orleans.
What's included
Included
- No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
- Interactive puzzles and ciphers to solve
- • Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
- Self-guided audio walking tour
- GPS-guided digital map
- Audio commentary in 32 languages
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drink
- Smartphone and headphones (bring your own
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
What you'll see and do
French Market
Begin under the colonnade of the French Market (trading since the 1790s, one of America's oldest public markets). You open Dufilho's coded letter and decode the first French word,— the sharing of scarce remedies that kept the poor alive.
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Old Ursuline Convent Museum
At the Old Ursuline Convent (1752), the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, the nuns turned their halls into a fever ward. the care that comforted the dying.
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Rene Beauregard House
Before the raised mansion (1826) of General P.G.T. Beauregard — bravery tested not by cannon but by contagion
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Bourbon Street
Beneath the wrought-iron balconies of Bourbon Street, the storied heart of the Quarter's nightlife.
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Royal Street
Before the famous oak-leaf cast-iron balcony of the LaBranche House (1830s) at Royal & St. Peter, where families once hung mourning crepe
15 minutes here
The Cabildo
At the Cabildo (1799), the Spanish colonial seat of government and site of the Louisiana Purchase transfer
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St. Louis Cathedral
Beneath the three steeples of St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active cathedral in the USA
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The Presbytere
At the Presbytère (1813), the Cabildo's twin that now keeps the records of the city's resilience
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Jackson Square
At the heart of the old Place d'Armes, before Andrew Jackson's bronze statue
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Conclude at the 1823 apothecary of Dufilho himself (514 Chartres St), America's first licensed pharmacist.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Meet at the north end of the French Market, near Esplanade Avenue. This is a self-guided audio experience — simply arrive here and start the tour on your phone. No guide will meet you.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum (514 Chartres Street), Dufilho's original 1823 apothecary, one block from Jackson Square — in the heart of the walkable French Quarter.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- no, hi, de, pt, ko, cmn, el, en, it, fr, es, cs, ar, ja, he, da, tr, nl
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- OddballTrip
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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Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $13 to $15
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk cost?
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Prices start at $13 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 New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk take?
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Plan for about 2.5 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 New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk?
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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 New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk?
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Around 0 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 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans French Quarter Yellow Fever Mystery Walk 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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