New Orleans Vice Virtue and Negotiable Affection Walking Tour

New To The Site! New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Explore the hidden history of New Orleans' sex industry on the Vice, Virtue & Negotiable Affection tour. This walking experience delves into the lives of madams and sex workers, revealing their bold stories set against the backdrop of race and morality. Visit significant locations like the notorious Storyville and learn about key figures such as Lulu White and Josie Arlington. The tour also includes a stop at a former brothel for a unique discussion over drinks, enhancing your understanding of the women who shaped the city.

- Duration: 2 hours covering approximately 1 mile in the French Quarter
- Guided by an expert local storyteller with deep insights
- Recommended for adults 21+, mature themes discussed
- Engage with real locations and historical contexts of New Orleans' past

What's Included

  • Licensed and Historical Accurate Tour Guide
  • Drinks at May Baily's
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

We will conclude the tour inside May Baily's Place

What To Expect

Jackson Square

The original square of the city. See where the founders met, where women like Rose Nicaud sold coffee and the Baroness Pontalba's legacy shows today.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mississippi River Heritage Park

See the Crescent Curve in the river (why we are called the Crescent City). See where ship brought in the sailors who frequented the brothels. Walk along the famous levee of the city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dutch Alley Artists Co-Op

Walk along the promenade with benches and bronze sculptures depicting French Quarter characters. See the famous mural that tells the history of the cities people.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Market

Stand in the very spot where the most dangerous street in the United States used to be. This was the center for New Orleans nightlife and sex trade priot to the legalization and many men never returned from visiting these boarding houses and "houses of ill repute"
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Street

See the location where many of the famous Blue Books were printed. These were the guidebooks to sin. You will also be able to see a blue book, up close and in person.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

See the childhood home of EJ Bellocq, the photographer of the Storyville sex workers. See the last brothel of Norma Wallace, known as the Last Madam. See numerous locations where the sex industry and high society intersected.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Storyville District

See the remains of the Storyville Red Light District. The 1st legalized prostitution neighborhood in America.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

May Baily's Place

Have drinks and conversation in May Baily's, a former brothel where an actual brothel business license still hangs on the wall and Bellocq's photographs of Storyville sex workers are displayed.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Vice Virtue and Negotiable Affection Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for those with mobility issues
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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