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Adults-Only True Crime, Mafia, Dark History Tour

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New Orleans, USA
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1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Some people prefer the road less traveled—and we designed this tour for those people. An alternative to our popular main route, “The Dim Corner” starts at the Old U.S. Mint, snaking its way into the French Quarter and through a half dozen oft-forgotten true crime gems. Dark history, scandals, and true crimes abound in this comfortably designed walking tour.

Learn about Bloody O'Reilly, Aleister Crowley and his connection to the French Quarter, former Gallatin Street-home to notorious criminals and underworld characters-and many other true crime and the darker side of New Orleans history!

What's Included

  • Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
  • True crime and dark history walking tour
  • Licensed tour guide
  • You may have time on your tour to stop at a bar where alcoholic drinks are available for purchase
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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End point

Ursulines Ave & Chartres St
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Specific ending location varies by Tour Guide, but within this general area.

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New Orleans Jazz Museum

Our licensed guide will meet you at this location to begin the tour.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

French Market Place

Guests will travel to this area, now known as French Market Place, to learn of its sordid past and connections to immigration, vice, and crime.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Ursuline Convent Museum (pass by)

Oldest French Colonial building in the French Quarter
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French Market (pass by)

The site of present-day market and ties to the former Gallatin Street
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The American Sports Saloon (pass by)

Learn what the bar was before it was the American Sports Saloon
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Santos Bar (pass by)

One of the most storied and haunted bars in the city of New Orleans.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No one under 17 years old permitted on the tour
  • Members, officers, and affiliates of competitors of Psychonautic Entertainment, L.L.C. d/b/a Hottest Hell Tours, including, without limitation, any tour companies operating in the Greater New Orleans area, are prohibited from purchasing tickets for any tour offered by Hottest Hell Tours or attending or otherwise participating in such tour

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Adults-Only True Crime, Mafia, Dark History Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
  • True crime and dark history walking tour
  • Licensed tour guide
  • You may have time on your tour to stop at a bar where alcoholic drinks are available for purchase
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted on tour
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No one under 17 years old permitted on the tour
  • Members, officers, and affiliates of competitors of Psychonautic Entertainment, L.L.C. d/b/a Hottest Hell Tours, including, without limitation, any tour companies operating in the Greater New Orleans area, are prohibited from purchasing tickets for any tour offered by Hottest Hell Tours or attending or otherwise participating in such tour
  • Please arrive 30 minutes early for Check In
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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