Discover New Orleans' Storyville with an Expert Guided Tour
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Step into the heart of New Orleans' storied past with the New Orleans Storyville Museum VIP Guided Tour. This 90-minute experience takes you inside the city’s original red-light district, known as Storyville, where the city’s vibrant music, lively vice, and colorful history come alive.
Led by expert storytellers, you'll explore recreated streets, vintage artifacts, and multimedia displays that paint a vivid picture of this infamous neighborhood. Learn about the figures—madams, musicians, gamblers, and politicians—who shaped the legend of Storyville, all while enjoying a comfortable, climate-controlled environment in the museum.
This tour is perfect for history buffs and curious visitors alike. It offers an engaging, in-depth look at how Storyville helped give birth to jazz and influenced New Orleans' cultural identity. The experience is designed for adults, but youth aged 13-17 can join with a parent.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, youth aged 13-17 can participate when accompanied by a parent. The experience is geared towards adults, with mature themes presented tastefully.
Are tickets included?
Yes, your admission to the museum is included in the tour price.
What language is the tour conducted in?
The tour is conducted in English.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchairs?
Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in strollers or prams.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Cancellations made within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Professional tour guide and personal audio equipment
- All-access entry ticket into the museum and 90-minute guided tour
Itinerary
Explore the historic streets and artifacts of Storyville, learning about its role in jazz history and the colorful characters who lived there.
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Stop 1
Discover how Storyville helped give birth to jazz and meet the real people behind the legend: madams, gamblers, musicians, and politicians. Explore recreated streets, a rebuilt brothel parlor, rare artifacts, vintage peep-show machines, and multimedia recreations. The story is told with care—tasteful and grounded in history, not sensational. Adults only, with minors admitted when accompanied by a parent.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the start point
Meet in the lobby of the New Orleans Storyville Museum
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 24 hours in advance
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours
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From $49.61 per person
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