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Blood and Brick: Macabre Histories of the French Quarter Tour

About this experience

Blood & Brick is a twilight walk through the Quarter’s most chilling truths, where elegance and violence once shared a pillow, and where the echoes of real crimes still linger. This is not a ghost tour. This is the breathless hush after the scream. From the modern tragedy of Zack and Addie to the violent rise of Gallatin Street’s underworld, and the madness behind the trunk murders, we confront the beautiful horror of a city that remembers everything!

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 45 min

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Blood and Brick: Macabre Histories of the French Quarter Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr 45 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 1 hr 45 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Real stories that hold chilling truth

Not included

  • Any refreshments

Itinerary and highlights

Your entire tour will take place in this iconic neighborhood, one of the oldest in America.

The Old Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter is near sites of the infamous "trunk" murders.

Your tour starts across Decatur Street from the center of the French Quarter...Jackson Square

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meet on the steps of Washington Artillery Park, across the street from Jackson Square.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • The Real: New Orleans

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr 45 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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