New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour

Outty Ranking 69 4.9 · 32 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $37

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69/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

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4.9/5

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Is New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour worth booking?

New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $37 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 32 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (32)
Duration
2 hours
From
$37 per person

Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look no further than our relationship with disease. We'll take you on a his

What you get

    About this experience

    Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look no further than our relationship with disease. We'll take you on a historic and strange tour of the squalid conditions of mass disease that New Orleans has encountered. As well, we'll tell inspiring tales of coping with filthy and foul conditions. Walk with us to uncover how epidemics such as Yellow Fever, Cholera, and more have infected our inhabitants and how our resilient city recovered. We'll talk about odd medical practices of long ago, including how voodoo and religion played a part in trying to contain the "uncontainable." Included in the tour is a walk through the French Quarter to see where it all went down.

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional Guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

      We'll go into the history of strange ways the medical field approached various pandemics.

      20 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Jackson Square

      The center of the French Quarter has a lot of history with pandemics and other disease.

      20 minutes here

    3. French Quarter

      Visit various stops across the French Quarter important to historic and recent pandemics and plague.

      80 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    Meet at the Unique NOLA Tours shop

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    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
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Unique NOLA

    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
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 32 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    9 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    32 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    I4244AUevelyns · August 2026

    New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague

    Great guide!! Delvin is very knowledgeable - best tour we took in New Orleans. Thank you for the great experience.

    Response from the operator: I really appreciate your kind words and support! It means a lot—thanks for coming on the tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    katieoV7496NH · June 2026

    Perfect way to experience the French Quarter

    As a public health and history nerd I was very much looking forward to this experience but after taking it I don't think you need to be a nerd to enjoy it! Dalvin is very knowledgeable and engaging. I happened to be the only person signed up that day and he was very kind about it. I learned a lot and had a great time.

    Response from the operator: From one group of history buffs to another, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We wear our "nerd" badge with absolute pride, but we love hearing that our tours are accessible, fascinating, and engaging for everyone. Dalvin is truly fantastic at what he does. He has a real gift for taking deep, complex history—like the public health struggles of early New Orleans—and turning it into an incredibly captivating story.

    via Tripadvisor

    Joshua_D · June 2026

    Top-notch tour

    Excellent tour. Dane was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. The city itself is remarkably beautiful and strange.

    via Viator

    Staceyhep · May 2026

    Great NOLA Tour!

    We thoroughly enjoyed the Pestilence, Pandemic and Plaque tour during our recent trip to NOLA! My son has an interest in public health and epidemiology, and this was the tour he was really excited about. Dalvin was our tour guide and he was amazing! Kept us entertained during the whole tour and gave us tons of interesting information about NOLA. This is a great tour, especially if you have any interest in pandemics. I am in the medical field and really enjoyed it!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this incredible review! We absolutely love it when medical professionals and future epidemiologists join us—you are exactly our kind of people! The Pestilence, Pandemic, and Plague tour definitely isn't your average, everyday historical stroll, and it takes a truly discerning crowd to appreciate the wild, gritty, and fascinating history of public health in New Orleans.

    via Tripadvisor

    Brea D · April 2026

    Dalvin was great!

    We did the Plague Tour with Dalvin. He was phenomenal! He knew so much about the history of the area. He was a great communicator that made it so informative and entertaining. He was able to make some pretty dark subject matter accessible. He was funny and engaging. I would 100% come back and do another tour with him. I highly recommend him!

    Response from the operator: Dalvin is thrilled you enjoyed the Plague Tour so much. He’s phenomenal at delivering deep history in a way that’s informative, entertaining, funny, and engaging — even when the subject gets dark. Thank you for the high recommendation. 100% come back and tour with him again

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    11
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 69

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
    Review evidence (18% weight)41
    Booking momentum (14% weight)33
    Value for money (12% weight)76
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)66
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $37 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 Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour 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 New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 32 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 Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour?

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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 Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour 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 New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour?

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    Around 11 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 New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour 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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