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    Pirate Guided Walking Tour of the French Quarter

    Discover Lafitte pirate history in the French Quarter with entertaining, well-researched storytellers.

    5.0 stars• 190 reviews
    From$32/ person

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guided walking tour, Pirate guide

    Highlights

    Explore New Orleans' French Quarter with a pirate guide. Hear well-researched tales of the Lafitte brothers, smuggling, and the Battle of New Orleans as you stroll Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, and Royal Street.

    1. Walk through Jackson Square and Pirates Alley
    2. Hear true stories of Pierre and Jean Lafitte
    3. Learn how pirates aided the Battle of New Orleans
    4. Stroll Royal Street and uncover pirate legends
    5. Enjoy master storytellers with well-researched tales
    6. Cover less than a mile at an easy pace

    What's Included

    1. French Quarter walking tour with a Pirate
    2. Master storytelling guides
    3. Extensively researched material

    Things to know

    Children under 16 must be with a parent or guardian; the tour is not ideal for kids under 7. This is an outdoor walking tour with standing; scooters and wheelchairs can navigate the streets. Arrive 15 minutes early and dress for weather; animals are discouraged.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund up to 48 hours before your tour date and start time. After 48 hours, no refunds or rain checks. No-shows do not receive a refund or rain check.

    FAQs

    Tours run in rain; if there is lightning or it is unsafe, the tour will end and you will be rebooked on the next available tour.

    Guides are not movie pirates and kids under 7 may not enjoy it. The French Quarter can include adult language and behavior; guides adjust when kids attend.

    If you are 21 or older you may drink. If the group agrees, the tour may stop at a bar. Disruptive guests may be removed.

    Meeting details

    632 Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116

    Experience provided by Pirates of the Quarter Tours
    Experience provided by Pirates of the Quarter Tours

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    Adult

    $32.83

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    Youth

    $18.76

    Ages 6 - 11

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    190 reviews•Google Maps

    This tour company has clearly struck gold with their passionate guides, particularly Captain Jason, who reviewers consistently praise for making pirate history come alive through electric storytelling and genuine expertise. Parents and teenagers alike report staying engaged throughout, which speaks volumes about the guides' ability to balance entertainment with legitimate historical depth. The tours dive into how pirates shaped New Orleans politically and economically, covering the Lafitte brothers and other fascinating characters that most visitors never hear about. The staff gets high marks for flexibility and customer service, accommodating late arrivals and creating memorable experiences whether you're on a crowded tour or end up with a private one. Groups ranging from 6-year-olds to adults all report having a great time, learning genuine historical facts while laughing throughout. One practical note: you'll be standing the entire time, so bring water and a hat for comfort. The shop itself is also worth visiting for pirate-themed goods and friendly staff who clearly love what they do.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Excellent tour with a super friendly and patient staff and an excellent, funny, and knowledgeable tour guide. My 6 year old loved it as well!

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    Mark Fallai (flypaperboy)

    January 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Excellent tour with a super friendly and patient staff and an excellent, funny, and knowledgeable tour guide. My 6 year old loved it as well!

    Photo of Mark Fallai (flypaperboy)

    Mark Fallai (flypaperboy)

    January 3, 2026

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