French Quarter Evening Tour

Brothels, Bordellos, and Ladies of the Night Tour

Gather as evening falls on the French Quarter for a romp through the city’s racy past. On this engaging adult-only walking tour, you’ll hear gripping accounts of women on the fringe of society. We begin with “mutinous” French citizens banished to a new world, and from here, we explore hundreds of years of working women in our port city. The intersection of race and class in the trade is examined as night falls. Branded as lewd and abandoned, the city’s economy was fueled in large part by their flesh. Vice districts thrived, and once New Orleans was defined, her reputation today still has a tinge of this legacy.

Tracing the history of the world’s oldest profession, from the city’s founding to the rise and fall of Storyville, is a worthy investigation. Examine the complex social, cultural, and legal dynamics inherent to this conversation. Larger-than-life characters dominate these narratives. Madams who turned vice into an empire. With two leisurely bar stops, you’ll have the chance to embrace the city’s go-cup tradition and savor the ambiance of modern New Orleans. Whether you’re a history buff, a curious traveler, or simply looking for a fun and informative experience, this tour is the perfect way to see a different side of the French Quarter.

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Tour Highlights

⚜️ Historic Gallatin Street

⚜️Civil War Accounts of Camp Followers and a City Under Siege

⚜️ Former Brothel Now Bar for Comfort

⚜️ Legendary Streets with a Salacious Past

⚜️ Evening Tour

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🛑 Tour for ADULTS only 🛑

Group of eleven young women and one young man posing together on a city sidewalk at night, in front of a restaurant sign that reads 'Brussards'.
Two women posing and smiling on a busy city street at night, surrounded by pedestrians and lit by streetlights.
Group of women sitting in a semi-circle at a lounge with large windows and reflections behind them.
A wooden cabinet with glass jars filled with various herbs, spices, and botanical ingredients, each labeled with their names on white tags.
A vintage poster with the heading 'INFAMOUS!' in large bold letters. Below it, the text discusses a speech by Lord Palmerston, condemning accusations and insulting language used against women in the context of military conduct. The poster calls for r
Display of fashion mannequins with elaborate costumes and accessories in a shop window, including pink feathers, pearl necklaces, and decorative headpieces, with a reflection of a street scene in the glass.

See What Others Said About This Tour…

  • Amazing Tour

    “Highly recommend! We had a great time with Karen. She was super knowledgeable about the history of the French quarter and the women who shaped it. She gave us some book recommendations that I plan on checking out. We also stopped at some cool bars along the way.”

    Ruby S. - June 2024 - TripAdvisor

  • Do This Fantastic Tour!

    “My adult daughter and I took the Brothels and Ladies of the Evening tour a few weeks ago. Karen our guide was engaging and fantastic. She told us numerous stories about many of the ladies that worked in the red light district during the early 1900s. We ended at a wonderful bar that was once a brothel in the 1850s. Karen also followed up with us sending suggested book titles. Do this tour! It is fun and a different subject matter of NOLA.”

    Sept 2022 - TripAdvisor

  • Tour was FANTASTIC!

    “In January, my girlfriends and I went on the brothels, bordellos and ladies of the evening walking tour with Karen and had the best time! Karen was so funny and knowledgeable, we truly enjoyed learning about the history of the red lights district in NOLA. Karen also shared some tips of other things to do while we were there and we enjoyed getting to have a drink at the end of the tour together! Super fun and would highly recommend! I regret not signing up for a garden district walking tour with two chicks!”

    Jan 2023 - TripAdvisor

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “I did the brothel tour with Karen and it was a blast! Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, but has a warm personality that makes learning about the city fun. Def recommended taking this tour.”

    Chloe Williams - July 2023- Google