LGBTQ History Tour: French Quarter

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New Orleans

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Explore the LGBTQ history of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Discover struggles, triumphs, and the vibrant culture that lets you be you.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

French Quarter - Our guide will meet you and lead a walking tour through the French Quarter, sharing its LGBTQ history and little-known facts! Discover everything from the oldest gay bar to the beginnings of Mardi Gras in New Orleans’ unique style!
Cafe Lafitte in Exile - Visitors will explore the history of this legendary bar.

What's Included

Licensed Guide

What's Not Included

In-vehicle air conditioning
Guide gratuities

Additional Information

The history of the French Quarter is more LGBTQ than people know! It’s also a very emotional one with many ups and downs. Because of this we limit the tour to just 9 guests so that you can comfortably get to know your guide and ask questions!
The LGBT Queer History walking tour delves deep into the complicated past of gay New Orleans. You learn about…

Location

Le CaBARet

North Rampart Street

The restaurant is located on N. Rampart between St. Philip and Ursuline. Look for your guide wearing a bright blue polo shirt.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tacodaddysupreme

Jun 2, 2025

This tour is amazing for straight, LGBTQ, or just tour-curious! - Our LGBTQ Walking Tour was hosted by Ty and, again, we were treated to an amazing telling of New Orleans' history with the gay community. Locations of significance were visited to ascribe an extra degree of permanence, whether the setting was tragic, comedic, prideful, or just plain curious. While I do not recall an age-limit warning during the booking of the tour, some locations are 21+, so plan accordingly. Bonus thanks to Ty for timing our walk just as an adorable pet corgi was crossing our paths. Your own experience may vary. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and found it extremely enlightening.

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Danp561

Apr 6, 2025

Fascinating and essential history/tour - Our guide Ty led us on an exceptionally well researched and fascinating tour of the French Quarter with key events and figures from New Orleans' LGBTQ history, past and present. Ty's knowledge and enthusiasm is contagious. Highly recommend this tour!

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Eileenc222

Apr 6, 2025

Excellent LGBTQ History Tour of the French Quarter - We had a fantastic experience on our LGBT Queer History Tour with Tylyn. Ty is bursting with knowledge and passion about this topic and after two hours packed with stories and information we felt we could have stayed longer so we could keep talking and learning. The tour covers important and defining moments for the New Orleans gay community, the story behind some historic establishments, and the history of the involvement of the community in annual/ traditional New Orleans celebrations that the whole city celebrates. I had loads of questions but Ty answered almost all of them before I could ask. We went to the bookstore on Frenchmen Street after and picked up a book to read more- that's the influence of a great educator. Thank you!

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Richard_g

Aug 31, 2024

Always room for amazing new knowledge. - Ty was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide: made us feel welcomed and informed. Small intimate group we were able to have conversations. Ty always had an answer & appreciated our input. Great gay historic memories shared.

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L4886nlmg

May 24, 2024

Worthwhile, interesting and a different perspective - Our guide Ty was very knowledgeable and was able to provide a history lesson with the skill of a good storyteller. We really enjoyed their company too.

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From $49

up to 9 guests

2 - Adult