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Explore the French Quarter's history through lens of sex work. Learn about unforgettable characters involved in the world's oldest profession. This 2-hour tour highlights the working women including well-known figures of Storyville. This experience provides bar stops where you may purchase a classic New Orleans cocktail (or your favorite beverage) in a to go cup. This tour starts near the river and concludes in the back of town.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Benches outside Cafe du Monde, under the tree.
Ending point is typically on the street outside this historic location or around the corner at a nearby bar.
Itinerary
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1Jackson Square
The tour meets near world famous Cafe Du Monde. The first stop is a scenic view of the Mississippi River and Jackson Square. It's here, in the heart of the Vieux Carre, that you will discuss the sex trade as part of the founding of the city
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2French Market
Then, wind downriver stopping off for a drink at Tujague's on your way to the French Market to share tales of colorful port life. The Civil War and the public women's plight during this turbulent time is exposed.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Royal Street
Lovely Royal Street in the evening is part of the landscape of the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Bourbon Street (Pass by)
Quickly cross bustling Bourbon Street and head towards the back of town
Admission ticket free -
4May Baily's Place
The second bar stop varies. One possibility is May Bailey's, a well known location for lewd and abandoned women. The tour concludes in front of a well known brothel in the shadows of Storyville.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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