Vixens, Villains and Heroines: The Women of New Orleans Walking Tour

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Guided * Outdoors * 2.5 Hours

A guided tour that focuses on the hidden stories of the women of New Orleans.

While walking through the French Quarter, you’ll get to know the history and gossips of some of the city’s most influential women – the debutantes, Ursuline nuns, the ladies of Storyville’s red-light district, the voodoo priestesses and more.

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1241 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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