The Joys of Being a New Orleans Local
The Joys of Being a New Orleans Local Learn More on our Walking Tours of New Orleans Being a New Orleans local is like being one of the cool kids – people want to know what you do, people want to be part of your experience and you get all
Take a Walking Tour with a New Orleans Local
Take a Walking Tour with a New Orleans Local How about a New Orleans walking tour with a local? What’s a better feeling when you’re taking a New Orleans walking tour than getting the “real story,” or “inside info?” New Orleans has layers and layers of depth to unravel in
Self-Guided Ghost Tour in New Orleans
Self-Guided Ghost Tour in New Orleans Are you coming to New Orleans and you’re not sure how to spend your time? Follow Unique NOLA’s self-guided ghost tour in New Orleans. These are the best spots to visit in the city that you won’t wanna miss when you’re visiting The Big
New Orleans Ghost History Facts
New Orleans Ghost History Facts New Orleans is a city with a rich history, and that history includes a variety of ghost stories and legends. Some of the most famous ghost stories in New Orleans involve the city’s cemeteries, which is known for their above-ground tombs and mausoleums. Keep reading
New Orleans Unsolved Murders
New Orleans Unsolved Murders New Orleans is known for its food, partying, and fun. However, there is also a darker side to the city. Of course many know about famous murderers of New Orleans like Madame LaLaurie, but what about the ones no one talks about? Keep reading to learn
What is The Best Haunted Pub Crawl New Orleans
What is The Best Haunted Pub Crawl New Orleans New Orleans is a city full of food and fun. When you’re planning a trip here you’re probably wondering what the best haunted pub crawl New Orleans has to offer is. We’re here to answer that and let you know that
What are Fun Things to do in New Orleans with Kids
What are Fun Things to do in New Orleans with Kids If you’re planning a visit to New Orleans, you may be hesitant about bringing your children. You may believe that there are no fun things to do in New Orleans with kids. We’re here to tell you that there
Best Andrew Jackson Hotel New Orleans Haunted Stories
Best Andrew Jackson Hotel New Orleans Haunted Stories The Andrew Jackson Hotel is an iconic New Orleans location to visit. The hotel is reported to be one of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter. Many walk past this small quaint hotel and do not know the location’s history,
Top Things to Do in New Orleans For a Bachelorette Party
Top Things to Do in New Orleans For a Bachelorette Party If you’re visiting New Orleans, you’re likely trying to find the top things to do in New Orleans for a bachelor party. New Orleans is a great destination for having fun and if you’re planning a bachelorette party you
Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success Unique Nola tours welcomes everyone, but back in the day, the Creoles did not love the new Americans coming into port. After the Louisiana Purchase, back here in Paris in the Swamps, where gentlemen planters and rich commodities brokers are walking the streets a whole bunch
The Louisiana Bargain
The Louisiana Bargain Unique Nola Tours always enjoys a nice bargain. For example, our Local’s Guide to the French Quarter always rolls with small groups along the music and history filled “Rues” of the Old Quarter. The French Quarter was the city back in the day. In the 1790s,
Prohibition and New Orleans
Prohibition and New Orleans We at Unique NOLA Tours want to report on a very sad chapter in New Orleans’ life. No, not the Great Fire of 1788; but the tragedy known as Prohibition. Make sure to see our expert take on a spirit-filled journey into these naughty times on
Voodoo and Marie Laveau
Voodoo and Marie Laveau Of the many, many facets of New Orleans culture that is barely known, let alone understood, is the presence of Voodoo. It is exceedingly difficult to lay out exactly what Voodoo is because there are innumerable varieties and practices. Even practitioners attempt to “correct” other versions
Jesuits, Rum, and New Orleans
Jesuits, Rum, and New Orleans Unique NOLA Tours loves to tell stories not often told. Very early in our city’s history, a group of priests really got the colony rolling. Right off Canal Street, where the Roosevelt Hotel sits today, was the edge of an enormous sugar plantation. It was the purview of
Paul Morphy – Chess Master Before Chess Masters
We at Unique NOLA love to explore what makes New Orleans, well, Unique. For example, many folks don’t realize New Orleans was the home of one of the greatest chess players of all time.
Paul Morphy was a rich kid. His dad was a respected judge, and his mom a wonderful opera singer. Their home is Brennan’s Restaurant today. They still have his chess set upstairs. Chess set?
Shotgun Homes in New Orleans
Shotgun homes are one of the most iconic type buildings of New Orleans. You see a picture of one and you automatically think of New Orleans, though can be found in other cities though.
Top 5 Myths of the LaLaurie House in New Orleans
On our Sinister Criminal Intentions True Crime and Family-Friendly Ghost tours, we visit the LaLaurie House. Well, we don’t go into the house—that’s myth number one. Or something we get asked about all the time. You can’t go into the house because it is actually someone’s residence right now.
Where to Visit Homer Plessy’s Tomb
Homer Plessy is one of many American heroes with ties to New Orleans. We have a school bearing his namesake, and his contributions to civil rights are celebrated in New Orleans as well as around the entire nation.