New Orleans Mardi Gras Walking Tour
1 h
By walk
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About this activity
Enjoy this 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter during the most famous time of year, Mardi Gras!
Visit more than 15 locations to see historic architecture and hear stories of hauntings, traditional burial rituals, the mysteries of voodoo, vampires, and ghosts. Learn about the traditions that still take place in New Orleans for the carnival season! This tour will visit the location where the kick off to Mardi Gras takes place!
Starting in the heart of the world-famous French Quarter, this tour will begin exploring Louisiana's complex culture along with its unique architecture. Encounter beautiful buildings and see where Hollywood stars have set up their homes. Learn what pirates, prostitutes, and convicted felons have in common with the founding of New Orleans and hear why locals walk down to Jackson Square when it rains!
Listen to stories about documented sightings of vampires and ghosts. Discover how the traditional burial practices of New Orleans differ from elsewhere, and why the above ground cemeteries recycle their vaults again and again. During this tour, your guide will use an EMF Meter and a Ghost/Paranormal Detector for those who would like to know if there is any paranormal activity taking place around them.
Visit location sites from famous movies, stopping at some of the National Historic Landmarks along the way. In total, see over 15 different attractions, such as St. Louis Cathedral, the reconstruction monuments of the Cabildo and Presbytere, the Old Ursuline Convent, and much more.
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Visit more than 15 locations to see historic architecture and hear stories of hauntings, traditional burial rituals, the mysteries of voodoo, vampires, and ghosts. Learn about the traditions that still take place in New Orleans for the carnival season! This tour will visit the location where the kick off to Mardi Gras takes place!
Starting in the heart of the world-famous French Quarter, this tour will begin exploring Louisiana's complex culture along with its unique architecture. Encounter beautiful buildings and see where Hollywood stars have set up their homes. Learn what pirates, prostitutes, and convicted felons have in common with the founding of New Orleans and hear why locals walk down to Jackson Square when it rains!
Listen to stories about documented sightings of vampires and ghosts. Discover how the traditional burial practices of New Orleans differ from elsewhere, and why the above ground cemeteries recycle their vaults again and again. During this tour, your guide will use an EMF Meter and a Ghost/Paranormal Detector for those who would like to know if there is any paranormal activity taking place around them.
Visit location sites from famous movies, stopping at some of the National Historic Landmarks along the way. In total, see over 15 different attractions, such as St. Louis Cathedral, the reconstruction monuments of the Cabildo and Presbytere, the Old Ursuline Convent, and much more.
Included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a seasonal tour only operating during Mardi Gras.
- 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
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
Original
30%
Sport
25%
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