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
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.