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Combine a French Quarter pub crawl, a scavenger hunt and a ghostly history lesson on the Drunken Turkey Hunt. Follow a local guide through haunted mansions, hidden courtyards and watering holes while hunting for a hidden turkey prize.
Combine a French Quarter pub crawl, a scavenger hunt and a ghostly history lesson on the Drunken Turkey Hunt. Follow a local guide through haunted mansions, hidden courtyards and watering holes while hunting for a hidden turkey prize.
The gate at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar opens onto Bourbon Street like a starting pistol — voices, the clink of ice, and the distinct sweetness of beignets rolling on the humid air. On the New Orleans Drunken Turkey Hunt, that chaos becomes an organized chase: a guide with a loud, knowing voice, a map of rumor and history in their head, and a clutch of guests clutching to-go cups while they scan shuttered balconies and shadowed courtyards for a hidden turkey.
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Operated by New Orleans Drunk History Tours • Show Me New Orleans Tours · New Orleans, Louisiana
The gate at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar opens onto Bourbon Street like a starting pistol — voices, the clink of ice, and the distinct sweetness of beignets rolling on the humid air. On the New Orleans Drunken Turkey Hunt, that chaos becomes an organized chase: a guide with a loud, knowing voice, a map of rumor and history in their head, and a clutch of guests clutching to-go cups while they scan shuttered balconies and shadowed courtyards for a hidden turkey.
This is a tour that trades on the Quarter’s loud personality. The route threads past National Historic Landmarks, through alleys where pirates once slipped with contraband, and stops at addresses that keep bad reputations — the LaLaurie Mansion’s ornate ironwork and haunted past, the former home of Marie Laveau where voodoo tangles with neighborhood myth. The French Quarter itself is layered history: 18th-century Creole townhouses sit cheek-by-jowl with 19th-century commercial fronts, and the city’s above-ground burial customs whisper about how New Orleanians keep the dead close and visible.
Guides anchor their narrations in hard fact — dates, names, and verifiable scandals — then lace in folklore: stories of vampires who hunted in thin candlelight, of burial practices that evolved from swamp-sodden soils, and of a city that refuses to stay polite. Streets feel alive here in a practical way; Bourbon dares you to keep pace, while Pirate’s Alley nudges you toward smaller stories.
For travelers, the experience is part walking tour, part pub crawl, part scavenger hunt. Tours meet on the sidewalk at the gate of Lafitte’s courtyard (941 Bourbon Street) and last roughly 1–2 hours, moving at a moderate, steady pace with periodic bar stops. Wear supportive shoes — cobblestones and uneven sidewalks are part of the terrain — and carry ID: drinks are sold along the route and venues will card.
Practical rules matter: this is a rain-or-shine, all-sales-final event with a strict check-in time; late arrivals cannot join. The operator provides a local guide and optional paranormal equipment (checked out at the start and returned), but video recording of narrations is prohibited. Expect a tight group, lively storytelling, and a mix of history and theatricality — the prize for the first person who finds the hidden turkey is real, and the stories you’ll collect on the way are the real haul.
If you want the best version of the tour, aim for early evening when the Quarter’s light softens and the streets are lively but not fully saturated; hydrate between bar stops; and remember this is a neighborhood — respect residents and private property. Walk smart, listen closely, and the Drunken Turkey Hunt becomes less a gimmick and more a sharp, entertaining way to read New Orleans’ streets.
moderate.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for most people who can walk short city distances at a steady pace; minimal elevation but lots of standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
Meet at the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon Street; the tour concludes in the heart of the French Quarter.
Children under 18 need a parent or guardian; note some bars do not admit minors and parts of the tour include alcohol service.
No — audio or video recordings of narrated portions are not permitted; photos are allowed and encouraged.
Tours depart on schedule; late arrivals cannot join and are not entitled to refunds — contact the operator before departure if you expect to be late.
The operator lists the tour as wheelchair accessible, but note the Quarter’s old streets can be uneven — contact the operator for specific accommodations.
No — guides will share stories and occasional guests have captured odd photos, but there’s no guarantee of supernatural encounters.
The French Quarter dates to the early 1700s; its layered architecture and above-ground cemeteries reflect colonial, Creole, and American eras and the city’s unique relationship with the river and swampy terrain.
Respect for residents and historic fabric matters—keep noise down at night, carry out trash, and avoid trespassing on private property to protect the neighborhood’s character.
New Orleans Drunk History Tours • Show Me New Orleans Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The gate at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar opens onto Bourbon Street like a starting pistol — voices, the clink of ice, and the distinct sweetness of beignets rolling on the humid air. On the New Orleans Drunken Turkey Hunt, that chaos becomes an organized chase: a guide with a loud, knowing voice, a map of rumor and history in their head, and a clutch of guests clutching to-go cups while they scan shuttered balconies and shadowed courtyards for a hidden turkey.
The gate at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar opens onto Bourbon Street like a starting pistol — voices, the clink of ice, and the distinct sweetness of beignets rolling on the humid air. On the New Orleans Drunken Turkey Hunt, that chaos becomes an organized chase: a guide with a loud, knowing voice, a map of rumor and history in their head, and a clutch of guests clutching to-go cups while they scan shuttered balconies and shadowed courtyards for a hidden turkey.
This is a tour that trades on the Quarter’s loud personality. The route threads past National Historic Landmarks, through alleys where pirates once slipped with contraband, and stops at addresses that keep bad reputations — the LaLaurie Mansion’s ornate ironwork and haunted past, the former home of Marie Laveau where voodoo tangles with neighborhood myth. The French Quarter itself is layered history: 18th-century Creole townhouses sit cheek-by-jowl with 19th-century commercial fronts, and the city’s above-ground burial customs whisper about how New Orleanians keep the dead close and visible.
Guides anchor their narrations in hard fact — dates, names, and verifiable scandals — then lace in folklore: stories of vampires who hunted in thin candlelight, of burial practices that evolved from swamp-sodden soils, and of a city that refuses to stay polite. Streets feel alive here in a practical way; Bourbon dares you to keep pace, while Pirate’s Alley nudges you toward smaller stories.
For travelers, the experience is part walking tour, part pub crawl, part scavenger hunt. Tours meet on the sidewalk at the gate of Lafitte’s courtyard (941 Bourbon Street) and last roughly 1–2 hours, moving at a moderate, steady pace with periodic bar stops. Wear supportive shoes — cobblestones and uneven sidewalks are part of the terrain — and carry ID: drinks are sold along the route and venues will card.
Practical rules matter: this is a rain-or-shine, all-sales-final event with a strict check-in time; late arrivals cannot join. The operator provides a local guide and optional paranormal equipment (checked out at the start and returned), but video recording of narrations is prohibited. Expect a tight group, lively storytelling, and a mix of history and theatricality — the prize for the first person who finds the hidden turkey is real, and the stories you’ll collect on the way are the real haul.
If you want the best version of the tour, aim for early evening when the Quarter’s light softens and the streets are lively but not fully saturated; hydrate between bar stops; and remember this is a neighborhood — respect residents and private property. Walk smart, listen closely, and the Drunken Turkey Hunt becomes less a gimmick and more a sharp, entertaining way to read New Orleans’ streets.