Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans: Rebels & Scandals

The women who terrified New Orleans: LaLaurie, Laveau, and the serial killers history forgot

The Bad Broads Tour is a 90-minute walking tour through New Orleans' French Quarter led by a local guide in English, exploring the lives and crimes of the city's most scandalous female figures. Minimum age is 16. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The tour meets on St. Ann Street 15 minutes before the start time and covers stops including the LaLaurie Mansion and the home of Marie Laveau.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Runyon Canyon Park1h 30m
2. LaLaurie Mansion15m

Walking tour of New Orleans' French Quarter

• Meet guide on St. Ann Street
• Begin 90-minute walking tour
• Visit homes of murderous madams
• Hear stories of female serial killer
• Learn about brothel owners
• Explore ghosts' roaming streets
• Visit Madame LaLaurie's home
• See Marie Laveau's home

The experience

Meet your guide on St. Ann Street 15 minutes before the tour begins, then walk the French Quarter streets where New Orleans' most notorious women left their mark. Over 90 minutes, you'll hear the true stories behind the city's first female serial killer, the brothel owners who ran their operations with ruthless precision, and the Voodoo Queens whose names still carry weight in the city's folklore. The tour stops at the LaLaurie Mansion, where one of the city's most infamous women held her dark secrets, and at the home of Marie Laveau, whose legend has outlasted centuries.

This is a walking tour, so wear shoes you can move in for the full hour and a half. The guide starts on time, and you're welcome to bring a beverage with you as you move through the Quarter. The stories here aren't sanitized versions of history. They're the accounts of women who committed murders, ran criminal enterprises, and became ghosts in the streets where their victims fell. You'll hear what actually happened, not the polished version.

The route stays in the historic French Quarter near Jackson Square, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. Suitable for all fitness levels, though the walking itself is the main activity. There's no sitting portion, and the pace moves steadily through the neighborhood.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• 90-minute walking route through the French Quarter.
• stops at the LaLaurie Mansion and Marie Laveau's home.
• stories of the city's most notorious female criminals and icons.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 34.99 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday: 20:30Tuesday: 18:00, 18:30, 20:00 and 20:30

GroupUp to 12 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ghost City Tours in New Orleans

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this tour fits into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day, leaving time to explore the Quarter on your own or grab food in the neighborhood afterward. The walking pace is steady but manageable for all fitness levels, so you don't need to train for it. Just bring comfortable shoes and show up on time.

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Top questions

How long is the Bad Broads Tour and when does it start?

The tour runs 90 minutes and always starts on time. You'll meet your guide on St. Ann Street 15 minutes before the scheduled start, so plan to arrive early.

What is the LaLaurie Mansion and why is it part of this tour?

The LaLaurie Mansion was home to one of New Orleans' most infamous women, and the tour stops there to tell the true story of her crimes and the dark history that unfolded inside those walls.

Who was Marie Laveau and what will I learn about her?

Marie Laveau was a legendary figure in New Orleans history, and the tour visits her home to explore her real life and the myths that have grown around her name over centuries.

Do I need to be in good physical shape to do this walking tour?

The Bad Broads Tour is suitable for all fitness levels. It is a walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes, but there are no steep climbs or strenuous sections. Just steady movement through the French Quarter streets.

Can I bring a drink with me on the tour?

Yes, you're welcome to bring a beverage with you as you walk. Just make sure you have comfortable shoes and arrive 15 minutes early to meet your guide.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 16 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.