New Orleans Vice Virtue and Negotiable Affection Walking Tour
Explore the hidden history of New Orleans' sex industry on the Vice, Virtue & Negotiable Affection tour. This walking experience delves into the lives of madams and sex workers, revealing their bold stories set against the backdrop of race and morality. Visit significant locations like the notorious Storyville and learn about key figures such as Lulu White and Josie Arlington. The tour also includes a stop at a former brothel for a unique discussion over drinks, enhancing your understanding of the women who shaped the city.
- Duration: 2 hours covering approximately 1 mile in the French Quarter
- Guided by an expert local storyteller with deep insights
- Recommended for adults 21+, mature themes discussed
- Engage with real locations and historical contexts of New Orleans' past
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New Orleans Vice Virtue and Negotiable Affection Walking Tour
What's included in New Orleans Vice Virtue and Negotiable Affection Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jackson Square
The original square of the city. See where the founders met, where women like Rose Nicaud sold coffee and the Baroness Pontalba's legacy shows today.
Mississippi River Heritage Park
See the Crescent Curve in the river (why we are called the Crescent City). See where ship brought in the sailors who frequented the brothels. Walk along the famous levee of the city.
Dutch Alley Artists Co-Op
Walk along the promenade with benches and bronze sculptures depicting French Quarter characters. See the famous mural that tells the history of the cities people.
Inclusions
- Licensed and Historical Accurate Tour Guide
- Drinks at May Baily's
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet us at the bottom of the concrete steps. This location is across the street from the mule and carriage rides
End Points
- We will conclude the tour inside May Baily's Place
