Walking Tour about The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful Women of New Orleans

820 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

Duration

1 hour (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

New Orleans inspires rowdy, adventurous, risky, and sometimes bad behavior’traits that extend both to men and women. For this tour, we'll focus on the great women of New Orleans's past, the only one of its kind in the city. Every field will be covered, from politics, piracy, entertainment, culinary, science, and…some jobs left unmentioned. After learning about the good, bad, and beautiful women of New Orleans, you'll have an inspired view of the city's past.

Stroll Bourbon Street for an alternate history of the street
Learn about the amazing Barones Pontalba in Jackson Square
Hear about Henriette Delille’s bid for sainthood at the St. Louis Cathedral
Discover the history of the Ursuline nuns in the city

What To Expect

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Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to tour time at 820 St. Louis St. If the gates are not open, please meet by the sign.

• Admission Ticket Free

Many of the women discussed had some connection to Bourbon Street, whether through business or pleasure.

• Admission Ticket Free

Baroness Pontalba was anything but a meek, dependent woman! You will be amazed by her story!

• Admission Ticket Free

Henriette Delille, foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family, is up for Sainthood. Your guide will explain the process & how far along it is.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The history of the Ursuline Convent and the nuns, who came to educate the young ladies of the city of New Orleans, is miraculous!

• Admission Ticket Free

Frances Parkinson Keyes, famous author, owned & lived in this home, where she wrote some of her most famous works!

• Admission Ticket Free

Aside from the horror stories told about the Madame LaLaurie, there is another side & another story, concerning her life in New Orleans. This is a private home. No entry.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please be aware a minimum of 4 guests are required to run this tour.
Our humidity will fool you & dehydration will definitely ruin your vacation! Sunscreen, hat, umbrella & sunglasses are also highly recommended
Stop at itinerary listed at least 10 minutes outside
Not recommended for travelers with breathing problems in Summer months, due to humidity.
Approximately a one mile walking tour.
Not recommended for those with walking or standing problems
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

Your guide will lead you on an amazing, fun-filled journey through the French Quarter, New Orleans!
While we do not enter buildings, we do stop at each location listed.

Gratuities are not included, but very much appreciated.
No food or drink is included.

Durations

1 hour (approx.)

Tour's Location

820 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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