New Orleans Queer Underground History Tour
A 2 hour deep dive into the joy, heartbreak, and history of the New Orleans Queer Underground from the 1850s to the present. Follow the stories of sex worker street gangs, drag queens working for the mafia, jazz artists, and the queer community of today to discover the ways the queer underbelly of New Orleans has shaped the history of the entire world.
With over 900 five star reviews, calling the tour “hilarious”, “deeply researched”, and “a life changing experience”, the tour restores New Orleans to its rightful place in Queer History as one of the most dynamic cultures shaping what it even means to be queer.
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New Orleans Queer Underground History Tour
What's included in New Orleans Queer Underground History Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We'll stop here at the site of the Double Play and enjoy optional cocktails before getting started with introduction to the tour.
Corner Pocket
At this stop, we'll do a deep dive into the history of Burgundy St, one of the many redlight districts operating before the Civil War and immediately after.
Storyville District
The Infamous brothel district where we'll hear the stories of Lulu White, the Baby Dolls, Josie Arlington, and so much more
Inclusions
- A highly researched walking tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The Bar is 21+, if anyone in your group is underage I recommend stopping at the Irish Cultural Museum or Rampart Treehouse before the tour begins to use the restroom or grab coffee. I will be wearing a tour guide lanyard and will message you with details about what I am wearing.
End Points
- We'll end just off Bourbon St at one of the oldest Gay Bars in the United States
