My daughter and I took the VooDoo doll history and creation class- we've done just about everything in Nola so I was a little skeptical but this is the real deal- real history and facts and a deep dive into the original and intentions, and most importantly, none of the tourist crap I've heard a lot of "tour guides" here and many are just making sh** up so we truly appreciate a company invested in keeping it meaningful Anderson was the group leader and Ron was the ever helpful assistant - snacks and drinks provided We did the 21+ at 8pm though they have an all ages earlier in the day I wish I'd taken more pics of the steps and maybe taken notes on my phone when Anderson was speaking but now I can do my own deep dive with what info got into my brain This is a class worth taking if you're visiting for the real experience or you're a local who thinks it can't be real in the FQ read more

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I attended Unique NOLA's French Quarter walking tour on Thursday morning, and unfortunately, my experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving the tour early. For context, I was the only Black person in our group. Our first stop was an area where the guide, Dane, discussed the history of slavery in New Orleans, including where enslaved people were held and the streets they were marched down to be sold and traded. During his explanation, Dane began discussing Louisiana's racial hierarchy and how people who were partially Black could sometimes own property and attain certain positions in society. Rather than simply explaining this historical context, he decided to single me out in front of the entire group. He pointed directly at me and said, "I'm going to use you as an example." I responded, "Are you really?" He replied, "Yes, really." Despite my very obvious discomfort, he proceeded to explain that if he and I were cousins, he would be able to rise through the ranks of society because he was white-passing, while I would never be able to reach the top of society because of my dark skin. Again, I was the ONLY Black person in the group. There were countless ways to explain the historical realities of colorism and racial discrimination without pointing out the only Black person present and making her skin color the subject of a public demonstration. What made the situation even more frustrating was that I had already questioned his decision to use me as an example. My response should have been a clear indication that I was uncomfortable, yet he continued anyway. I came to learn about the history and culture of New Orleans, not to be singled out and used as a living example of racial discrimination in front of a group. Discussing slavery and racial inequality is an important part of understanding the city's history, but doing so requires sensitivity, awareness, and respect for the people participating in the tour. I ultimately decided to leave rather than continue participating in an experience that had made me feel so uncomfortable. I hope Unique NOLA takes this feedback seriously and provides its guides with additional training on how to discuss sensitive historical subjects without unnecessarily singling out guests. No one should have to experience this while simply trying to enjoy a walking tour. read more

After a lot of deliberation we bought tickets for the family friendly ghost tour. We have an 8 year old who can dwell on things that can be scary. All the reviews I read noted it wasn't spooky so we went for it and I'm so glad we did! The meeting spot was easy to find. Our tour guide was Ashley. She was phenomenal. She was great with the kids and kept them engaged. She told us all kinds of things about the history of New Orleans especially Jackson Square. I thoroughly enjoyed the information! The tour was a little short of two hours and the time flies by. Nothing was scary that was shared other than light ghost debauchery. Nothing gory was shared and vocabulary was carefully chosen. Parents learned of stories that they could google later for the information. I highly recommend this tour if you're on the fence! You can tip with cash at the end or use the Venmo QR code if you don't have cash. read more

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I've been on several NOLA tours and the best one yet is the one my fiancé and I had with Carlo this past Monday. I'm in town for a forensics conference and when I registered, I paid for two spots on the Unique NOLA True Crime Tour that was scheduled for Sunday. My fiancé and I ended up booking a later flight and would not be able to make the Sunday tour, so I called ahead to see if we could be rescheduled. Chris answered the phone and fixed us up without issue; we'd be on the 7pm tour the following day. Carlo texted the group ahead of time as a reminder with the address we would meet him at. At first we were concerned that maybe the tour would cover all the same spots as the usual ghost and vampire tours--my fiancé called that hypothetical "same tour, different flavor"--but I am happy to report that there was only one stop that we had seen before, and Carlo actually mentioned that it's the most famous stop and that it's featured in the other tours. He offered to take us to a different stop instead, but one of our group members was looking forward to seeing the famous one so we did that (you know the one, from AHS). But even there, Carlo stuck to the facts of previous owners of the house, and he told us specifically when an element here or there was a local tale of haunting. All throughout the tour, Carlo was informative, comedic, and didn't claim to know more than he does. We love a factual, history-based tour! At the end, Carlo gave us Mardi Gras tips and directions back to the places we were trying to get to. He grew up in New Orleans, and he's dabbled in a wide range of jobs, so he really knows his stuff. We appreciated every bit of the tour, and would definitely book with them for another tour in the future. read more

Ashley is the best! She is very knowledgeable and made me love the city even more. Can't wait to come back and do another!

Highly Recommend the night tour. Ashley was amazing and very informative!!! Thanks Ashley!

I attended the Our Favorite Ghost Tour. Our tour guide Ashley was fantastic and gave us a comprehensive view at major historical locations and ghostly locations. Her storytelling was engaging and she knew how to balance laughs and scares. One major perk is how intimate the group size is; you can hear everything and the guide is accessible for questions. If you want to have a good time learning about New Orleans and possibly getting a chill, come do this tour. Especially if it's with Ashley! read more

I had no idea what a ghost tour was nor the amount of love and tradition that are put into them, yet our amazing tour guide Ashley was able to embody both the cultural and the gift that is New Orleans and how it can reveal the spirit of its gem just from oral storytelling alone. I really did come to a better understanding with the city even though I was merely expecting spooky stories (which there were plenty) but the proximity of our small group and the places she picked to explain herself all worked perfectly in fascination to see this town more than just haunted but very much alive (also she smelled really good). read more

Had a great tour of the French Quarter with our very knowledgeable guide Ashley. She was very knowledgeable and excited to show us around the quarter. What I liked about the tour was that she mixed in both historical and ghost stories making the experience feel really unique. Thank you Ashley for the tour! Highly recommend read more

I went on the Lewd Spirits Ghost Tour and I don't think I could have had more fun if I tried! Delvin was our tour guide and he was incredible! He had so much knowledge and told such great stories that we were laughing the entire time! I can't wait to go back to New Orleans to experience more of their wonderful tours! Highly, highly recommend this tour and this touring company! read more

Worst possible start to my friends bachelorette trip. I booked us for the lewd spirits tour thinking it would be cheeky and cute, but we ended up being scolded and made fun of by our tour guide just because we were late (even though we do not hold up the group and went to great lengths to meet them at the first stop). We decided to walk off after she finished slurring her way through a boring story and I am still embarassed after three otherwise very fun days in New Orleans. Do not risk getting stuck with this rude, miserable woman. read more

Took the Sinister Criminal Intentions tour 4th of July weekend and it was a great experience. Johnathan was a great guide and able to share a ton of true modern and historic murder stories littering the French quarter. His personal experiences in Nee Orleans certainly add to the depth of color his is able to provide. Each person in our tour group was drawn in and waiting to hear more. I highly recommend this tour for your next trip to NoLa. read more

We did the Our Favorite Ghosts Tour and had the best time! Anderson was our guide and he did an excellent job. If we do another one in the future, we will ask for him again. The stories were entertaining and informative and we were all engaged throughout; even our 10 and 12 year olds. The content was the perfect level of scary for them - just scary and detailed enough. I had debated about a few different tours because we weren't in town very long and this was, without a doubt, the best choice. read more

We have never been to NOLA and booked a morning tour to take us around the French Quarter after seeing all the good reviews. Our tour guide, Sean, was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and gave us a very good tour. It was just the two of us, so it was nice to have a small tour compared to the others we saw going around at the same time. My only critique, was the customer service part from our guide. Sean came walking up to us outside of Unique Nola and asked if I was Megan and said okay, we are going to start the tour. There was no - hello, how are you doing today, who do you have with you, or even I'm Sean and welcome to NO. The entire point of having a intimate tour is to get to know your customers and just overall friendliness. It was just as if it was let me get through this routine sprinkled with some awkward jokes throughout, and call it a day. read more

Melissa was our guide through The French Quarter, and she was simply wonderful! A true local to the Quarter herself, Melissa knew the ins and outs of the architecture, history, and of course Pirate's Alley. we were lucky enough to have a private tour, and if you are able to book this, you certainly should! read more

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Our tour guide was awesome! Dalvin is such a fantastic story teller. I was amazed at this knowledge and also the way he told the stories - he was animated and excitEd as he told the stories. The best tour guide I have ever had! read more

The most amazing tour I've had! We had Anderson as tour guide and he was such a gentleman. He was so knowledgeable about NOLA's rich history and brought us to amazing spots around town, each with its own story. Anderson really brought the stories to life with his storytelling and charm. If you're a first timer or even a local, highly recommend taking the 8pm Lewd Spirits tour. A great combo of spirits of the liquid and spooky kinds. read more

I took a tour with Mike and absolutely loved it. I learned so much about the culture and history of the French district. Mike is a walking encyclopedia and was so knowledgeable. It was just me and one other person so it almost felt like a private tour. 100% recommended especially with Mike. Incredible guy with a ton of stories! Side note, we ended up the tour at Cafe Du Monde and I didn't realize that it is a cash only establishment. The other woman on the tour gave me $20 to buy beignets and a coffee. While this has nothing to do with the tour, I was touched and thankful for the good people in this world and wanted to recognize that. read more

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I would give this group 100 stars if I could. We got very lucky and were the only people on our tour. Dane was incredible and gave us so much information about the houses, styles of homes, history of the people and town. We had so much fun. We couldn't believe how quickly 2 hours went by. Highly recommend for an informative and fun tour! read more

I've been on other ghost tours in NOLA and they really got into the "spirit" and were spooky. This one... not so much. We spent more time in the bars than we did hearing about ghosts. The stories seemed to be more about the sexual exploits of past New Orleans residents than anything spooky. And the guide was not very engaging, like she didn't really want to be there. By the end, neither did I. read more

Our walking tour with Anderson was one of the best parts of our trip. He is so charismatic and informative, it was truly a joy to spend a few hours walking around and learning the dark history of the city. When we return we will absolutely be looking to book again. read more

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Adelle was an amazing tour guide! Great storyteller and wealth of historic facts! Loved the humor thrown into it!

The spooky family ghost tour was described as good for kids 5 and up. It was not good for our 7 year old nor did it describe kid friendly ghosts. When the guide began talking about abortions and experiments performed by a doctor on kidnapped girls in one of the historic buildings, we knew it was time for our child to leave. The tour needs to be changed to reflect the description more accurately. The tour guide himself was lovely and had a great 'spooky' vibe and was very friendly and energetic - but the tour did not match up for the kids. read more

Can't thank Jonathan enough for the amazing hospitality he showed us ladies at my sisters bachelorette party! We chose the Lewd Spirits tour which was great and he also gave us great recommendations and tips for the area! Would definitely recommend! read more

I did the crime tour and Jonathan was our guide. I would 100% recommend not only for the content of the tour but also his personality. He made this tour one of the best we have ever been on. read more

We took the family friendly ghost tour on a recent trip and our guide Dalvin was fantastic! The tour definitely had interesting ghost stories tailored to smaller ears but still captivating, especially with Dalvin's super engaging storytelling. We also learned a lot of history! My little one has been quoting facts and telling stories from the tour to his friends and grandparents after getting home. I think a 6 year old absorbing that much and retelling what he learned is the highest compliment for a kid friendly tour! Thanks again, Dalvin! read more

Dalvin was fantastic! We learned a lot about the city and heard some great stories. Worth it.

Took the Lewd Pub Crawl for a recent Bachelorette Weekend. Aurora was an amazing tour guide and would highly recommend this tour.

Awesome tour! It was just two people on the tour and Aurora did an awesome job and we loved it! We did the Lewd Tour and have a great time! Definitely recommend it! read more

I'm so glad that we booked the Criminal Intent Murder Tour. It was perfect for our last night in New Orleans. Having lived and worked in the city for several decades, David is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of New Orleans and the crimes that have happened there. It's obvious that he's passionate about true crime and telling the real stories, not embellished ones. He keeps everyone engaged while being respectful of the homes of locals who live at some of the murder sites. We were given fans to keep for the tour. It's very thoughtful, because it's hot and humid out this time of year. David also handed us his card with a coupon that's good for life. If you love true crime, book this tour! read more

Dane Rhoades is the best tour guide! We came on a couples trip and the girls wanted to do a true crime tour. The guys came along for support, but by the end of our tour they were SOLD. Dane was engaging, funny, and accommodating. His story telling skills kept us interested the entire time! Would highly recommend this company. read more

We had signed up for the sinister criminal intentions tour but ended up doing one very similar the day before. We called and they were very accommodating allowing us to change to the Lewd Spirits Ghost Tour. The tour was small and personal. We stopped at two bars and we had to buy drinks at both in order to use the restroom. All in all an amusing evening. read more

Did the Sinister Criminals tour and had Jonathan as a tour guide and he was great! It felt like hearing stories from a friend. Definitely worth taking a tour with him! read more

Unique Nola was so in depth and fun with Aurora. She had so much insightful knowledge of the area and ensured we had a great time.

Loved this tour! Aurora was the best guide. Super interesting stories about the seedy history of the town. Such a great job experience. Would definitely recommend!! read more

We did the "Sinister Criminal Intentions Murder Tour" with Randy. He was super funny and full of interesting facts about the sites on the roughly 2h walking tour. We had a really nice time! One small note is that I often times do not carry cash, but would have love to have tipped--perhaps have tour guides post their venmo or cashapp QR codes on their badges so that we could easily send a few bucks! read more

Lesley was our tour guide for the Garden District walking tour and it was fantastic! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was very interesting and I highly recommend it if you have the opportunity. The two hours flew by and when we are back in New Orleans we will definitely be booking another tour! read more

Aurora was an amazing guide and story teller! What a great way to spend our first night in NOLA. Glad to support a women owned business

We had a great time and loved how knowledgeable Monique was and how she made it fun. I was the gold star winner LOL. read more

Unique Nola - 6 gold stars - Walking Tours Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Took the sinister intentions murder tour last night. It was fantastic. David was funny and a great story teller, and funny is something you need to lighten the mood when talking about such gruesome topic! I was so happy to find a true crime tour in a sea of ghost tours this city has (which are also fun don't get me wrong but one for a trip is plenty). read more