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
Vive Lafayette!
Vive Lafayette! The Garden District not only has a cemetery named “Lafayette,” but it once was a town called “Lafayette.” We at Unique Nola Tours like to share the many cool stories with folks about our beloved New Orleans. Today we’re going to talk about just who this Lafayette guy
Anne Rice Queen of Goth
Anne Rice – Queen of Goth One of the most beloved residents of the Garden District, was Gothic fiction hero Anne Rice. She was born just outside of the neighborhood known as the Irish Channel. As its name implies, there were tons of Irish Catholic families there when she was
The Town of Lafayette
The Town of Lafayette The now destroyed Rabb Mansion took up a whole block of the Garden District In 1825 Celeste Livaudais, aunt to the flamboyant and rich Bernard de Marigny, scored big time. She had been married to the just-as-rich Jacques (insert a bunch of names here) de Livaudais
John Goodman Garden District Resident
John Goodman Garden District Resident A great thing about the Garden District is that famous people are charmed by it like any of us are. Chances are pretty good you might see one of the most popular actors in America out walking his dog – John Goodman. That’s right the
Garden District Architecture pt3 – Queen Anne
Architecture of the Garden District pt 3 Queen Anne Walking in the Garden District is joyful experience. Further, understanding the different styles of houses and why they were designed those days makes it even funner. In this latest discussion of the different schools of architecture in this grand neighborhood, we
The New Orleans Private Tour Experience
The New Orleans Private Tour Experience Around the time COVID-19 started ramping up (let’s try to forget about that but bear with me)… because of social distancing, there was an uptick in the number of people who preferred to go on New Orleans walking tours privately. The tour all to
Garden District Architecture pt2 – Italianate
Architecture of the Garden District pt 2 Italianate When you take a walk in the Garden District, you’ll notice how the wonderful enormous homes all have their particular flavor. Understanding the elements that make the houses so fantastic provides a deeper appreciation for the area. Different aspects can be grouped
New Orleans French Quarter FAQ
New Orleans French Quarter FAQ As a company with a French Quarter walking tour, we’re asked about the French Quarter neighborhood in general. So let’s get those answered! We’ll update this page frequently. So let’s switch to FAQ mode, from the list of questions we’ve got recently: What is New
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: