Wasted in New Orleans.... NOLA History and Useless Knowledge Tour

The tour meets and departs from the gates of the courtyard here at Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar! The oldest operating bar in the United States! The French Quarter is home to over 200 bars. During the course of this tour, you will have the opportunity to check out some of the neighborhood's friendliest and most historic bars. Needless to say, this tour passes a dozen at every turn.(5 min)

The French Quarter is home to over 200 bars. During the course of this tour, you will have the opportunity to check out some of the best! Want to learn the information you hear about on the tours given around the French Quarter?! You know... regarding the history, voodoo vampires and whatnot! All that useless knowledge that actually blows your mind lol but there's a problem... how do you do this without stopping your drinking? You don't! There's no need to stop the fun! Drink and learn shit at the same time. If you ask me, it would be a sin for a person to stop drinking in NOLA PERIOD!! But especially just to learn cool information and have an unforgettable experience making memories with your friends lol Intoxication is Expected in NOLA! That should be a law! If you ain't drinking something is WRONG!! So the problem is solved!! Drink and we will show ya around this shit show of a city!(pass by)

Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks. This informative, entertaining boozy tour is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of its past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide. Hear about the dark side of humanity. The most terrifying things are what people do to each other, and perhaps you want to glimpse into this corrupt corner of existence. We'll bring you on a tour of the sordid details behind New Orleans' dark, bloody murders. You'll visit locations in the French Quarter where the echoes of gruesome crimes of murder still cry out. The history of New Orleans, Louisiana traces the city's development from its founding by the French, through its period under Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.(1 hr)

Louisiana Purchase. Guests will visit the exact location where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803. Visit to the famous St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square and many more places that played a vital role in New Orleans history. Of course, no New Orleans tour would be complete without some stories of voodoo, ghost and vampires. This tour has you covered. Before this tour ends you will know where to find the most predictable ghost in New Orleans. You will also visit the most haunted house in the city, The LaLaurie Mansion ano multiple locations where vampires have been seen and police have documented sightings of them on a regular basis. Have you ever wondered about the practice of voodoo in New Orleans? This tour explains how voodoo came to New Orleans. Learn about the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, and visit property given to her as payment for her magic. Visit locations where voodoo ceremonies were held. Learn about burial practices in New Orleans and visit a mass burial ground.(30 min)

Guests will also hear about the many tragic events that took place in New Orleans. For example: Yellow Fever, multiple fires, hurricanes & more. The tour will conclude in the area of Jackson Square.(25 min)