Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
A 2 hour deep dive into the joy, heartbreak, and history of the New Orleans Queer Underground from the 1850s to the present. Follow the stories of sex worker street gangs, drag queens working for the mafia, jazz artists, and the queer community of today to discover the ways the queer underbelly of New Orleans has shaped the history of the entire world.
With over 900 five star reviews, calling the tour “hilarious”, “deeply researched”, and “a life changing experience”, the tour restores New Orleans to its rightful place in Queer History as one of the most dynamic cultures shaping what it even means to be queer.
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What makes Queer Underground Tours a unique experience ?
We’ll stop here at the site of the Double Play and enjoy optional cocktails before getting started with introduction to the tour.
At this stop, we’ll do a deep dive into the history of Burgundy St, one of the many redlight districts operating before the Civil War and immediately after.
The Infamous brothel district where we’ll hear the stories of Lulu White, the Baby Dolls, Josie Arlington, and so much more
Hear the stories of old burlesque performers, including an Aquarium smashing legend and uncover the deep connections between drag, burlesque, and organized crime.
To close the tour we’ll stop by one of the oldest gay bars in the history of the USA and discuss the Lavender Line and the raunchy history of one of the most famous gay districts in the United States.
Hear the story of Dixie’s Bar of Music, a staple of the New Orleans gay community from the 1940’s-70s.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- A highly researched walking tour
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by History of the New Orleans Queer Underground Tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
