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New Orleans Brothels, Bordellos, and Ladies of the Night Tour

$37
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Overview

Explore the French Quarter's history through lens of sex work. Learn about unforgettable characters involved in the world's oldest profession. This 2-hour tour highlights the working women including well-known figures of Storyville. This experience provides bar stops where you may purchase a classic New Orleans cocktail (or your favorite beverage) in a to go cup. This tour starts near the river and concludes in the back of town.
Brothels, Bordellos and Ladies
Trace the history of prostitution from the founding of the city through modern times. It's our answer to the night.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Benches outside Cafe du Monde, under the tree.
Return details
Ending point is typically on the street outside this historic location or around the corner at a nearby bar.

  • Jackson Square
    The tour meets near world famous Cafe Du Monde. The first stop is a scenic view of the Mississippi River and Jackson Square. It's here, in the heart of the Vieux Carre, that you will discuss the sex trade as part of the founding of the city
  • French Market
    Then, wind downriver stopping off for a drink at Tujague's on your way to the French Market to share tales of colorful port life. The Civil War and the public women's plight during this turbulent time is exposed.
  • Royal Street
    Lovely Royal Street in the evening is part of the landscape of the tour.
  • Quickly cross bustling Bourbon Street and head towards the back of town (pass by)
  • May Baily's Place
    The second bar stop varies. One possibility is May Bailey's, a well known location for lewd and abandoned women. The tour concludes in front of a well known brothel in the shadows of Storyville.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    New Orleans Brothels, Bordellos, and Ladies of the Night Tour

    $37
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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