Drunken Tales and Haunted Sips: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales Tour
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels but requires standing and walking for up to two hours over uneven surfaces.
Overview
Laughs, legends, and a plastic cup in hand—this walking tour through the French Quarter stitches together New Orleans history, voodoo lore, and faintly supernatural sightings. Expect 1–2 hours of storytelling, bar stops, and the occasional EMF beep.
Drunken Tales and Haunted Sips: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales Tour
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A humid evening on Bourbon Street tastes like mint, citrus, and a hint of brimstone. Lanterns spill amber across wrought-iron balconies as a small crowd gathers at the gate of Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop courtyard—your starting point for an hour or two of history told with a laugh and a clink of plastic cups. The guide, part raconteur and part ringmaster, wields an EMF meter like a campfire storyteller brandishes a spark—the device chirps, the group leans in, and the French Quarter suddenly feels less like a map and more like a living archive with loose screws.
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Adventure Tips
Meet at the correct gate
Arrive a few minutes early and check in at the courtyard gate of Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar (941 Bourbon St); tours do not meet inside the bar.
Bring valid ID
If you plan to drink, carry a government-issued ID—bars will refuse service without it and guides won’t provide exceptions.
Wear sturdy shoes
Streets are old and uneven; closed-toe shoes will protect you on cobbles and broken sidewalks.
Hydrate between drinks
New Orleans heat can creep up—drink water between alcoholic beverages to stay comfortable throughout the tour.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons that crowd Jackson Square
- Occasional river gulls near the Mississippi levee
History
The French Quarter preserves 18th- and 19th-century street plans and architecture; the tour highlights sites tied to the Louisiana Purchase and Creole cultural history.
Conservation
The Quarter’s fragile soils and aging infrastructure require visitors to respect sidewalks and private property; tourism supports local businesses but contributes to crowding, so travel responsibly.
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Recommended Gear
Government-issued photo ID
Required for purchasing alcohol and may be checked at stops.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Protects your feet on cobblestones and uneven sidewalks.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in New Orleans’ heat between bar stops.
summer specific
Portable phone charger
Ensures you receive tour updates and take photos without running out of battery.