Plague Tour: The Most Enthralling New Orleans History Tour
Plague Tour: The Most Enthralling New Orleans History Tour What’s the newest, most exciting New Orleans history tour? Guests are raving about Unique Nola Tours’ Plague and Pestilence Tour. Though the subject matter may seem grim, folks are enjoying the incisive and relevant subject. Which epidemics came to New Orleans
The True History of Marie Laveau and Madame LaLaurie: Setting The Record Straight
The True History of Marie Laveau and Madame LaLaurie: Setting The Record Straight What do we really know about the history of Marie Laveau and Madame LaLaurie, two very different and well-known New Orleans residents? They both have intriguing reputations but a lot of fiction has gotten mixed in with
New Orleans History is American History
New Orleans History is American History New Orleans is a city with a rich and unique history that has played an important role in shaping American history. Founded in 1718 by the French, New Orleans was later ruled by the Spanish, and then became a part of the United States
Three Great New Orleans History Tours
Three Great New Orleans History Tours There could never be one single New Orleans history tour. There are so many things New Orleans is famous for, it’s hard to whittle it down to just a couple. Nonetheless here are three great New Orleans history tours – one to match every
Our New Orleans Ghost Sightings Map: Find The Haunted Hotspots Around The City
Our New Orleans Ghost Sightings Map: Find The Haunted Hotspots Around The City Want to know where people have reported New Orleans ghost sightings? Our map will give you a guide for ghost hunting throughout the Crescent City. From churches to hotels to stately homes, these spooky locations are a
Best Time of Year to Take a Garden District Walking Tour
Best Time of Year to Take a Garden District Walking Tour Many folks get excited about a Garden District walking tour. These guests want to experience the elegance, the history and the stunning character of the two century old neighborhood. But when is the best time to come here to
Garden District Walking Tour With a Local
Garden District Walking Tour With a Local A Garden District walking tour with Unique Nola Tours will bring you through one of the finest neighborhoods in the country with close to two centuries of stories, successes and scandals. When you stroll with a local, you have a more informed, more
Tour the Historic Garden District
Tour the Historic Garden District The Garden District, though built as a grand neighborhood for exclusive rich families, seems, today, to be built for the pleasure of visitors. A Garden District walking tour reveals a rarefied world of pre-Civil War wealth and privilege. Its wide, flat streets covered by sprawling,
What to Expect on a New Orleans Walking Tour
What to Expect on a New Orleans Walking Tour Okay you’ve settled into your hotel or BnB, you’ve got your list of restaurants, bars and museums to hit, but you really want to dive into the New Orleans experience. A New Orleans walking tour can be the best way to
New Orleans’ Garden District Celebrities
New Orleans’ Garden District Celebrities As part of our virtual tour series (which we pivoted to during COVID), we’re going to go into some more New Orleans Garden District history. Focusing on something most of our tour guests want to know about: celebrity homes. In this video we go into:
New Orleans Garden District FAQ
New Orleans Garden District FAQ As a company with a Garden District walking tour, we get asked a lot about the Garden District in general. Let’s answer some questions! We’ll update this page frequently. So let’s switch to FAQ mode, from the mailbag of questions: Is the Garden District
Garden District Architecture pt1 – Greek Revival
Architecture of the Garden District pt 1 Greek Revival One of the many joys of a stroll through the Garden District of New Orleans is the architecture of the grand homes. The lovely woodwork, brickwork, glasswork and metalwork all support the luscious feeling this neighborhood has. In addition to pleasing
We Spent The Night at the Haunted Hotel Villa Convento. Here’s What We Found.
Rumored to be the House of the Rising Sun, and the place Jimmy Buffet lost his virginity, the Hotel Villa Convento is one of New Orleans’s haunted hotels. We stayed the night to test it out and we found evidence that it is as haunted as they say.
I Asked an AI About Famous Garden District New Orleans Homes. It Failed.
I Asked an AI About Famous Garden District New Orleans Homes. It Failed. Writing these blog posts to showcase our knowledge of New Orleans history is tough work. As with all of our tours, we pride ourselves on being completely historically accurate. This is what Unique NOLA Tours is all
Quick Guide to Jazz Fest
Quick Guide to the Jazz Fest In 1970 the legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson returned to New Orleans and sang along with Duke Ellington and the Eureka Jazz Band in a wondrous parade in Congo Square. Two years later, the spirit of that event was born in the form of
Do You Need to Rent a Car in New Orleans?
When planning your trip, one of the first questions to occur to you may be, “Do you need to rent a car in New Orleans?” Read on to get our advice about whether a rental car is necessary for you to fully enjoy visiting our city.
St Patrick’s Day in New Orleans
St Patrick’s Day in New Orleans Unique Nola tours love a party and St Patrick’s Day is one of the great ones in New Orleans. Sadly, St Patrick’s Day here was born out of a tragic event. Between 1845 and 1857 Ireland was beset with one of the worst famines
Your Guide To Spring Break New Orleans 2023
From what to pack to where to grab a drink, here is a local’s guide to what you need to know for a truly memorable trip to New Orleans!
