Join a walking tour of New Orleans and learn about the infectious outbreaks that plagued this city. Follow your guide as you walk through the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, the French Quarter.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Discover a different side of New Orleans on a guided tour focused on the Crescent City’s history of pestilence and plagues. Listen to stories about contagious residents, infectious mosquitos, and resilient recoveries as you wander through the French Quarter.

New Orleans’ history is rife with epidemics that killed thousands. Learn about the squalid conditions that led to rampant disease outbreaks and hear inspiriting tales of how the city coped with these situations.

Hear about unconventional medical practices and the role that voodoo and religion played in trying to contain the uncontainable.

End your walking tour in the heart of the French Quarter and feel free to ask your guide for directions or recommendations on where to go after your tour. 

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Uncover a different side of New Orleans’ history on a guided tour
Learn about the epidemics that plagued the Crescent City
Discover how Yellow Fever, Cholera, and other diseases spread
Explore the areas where diseases ran rampant
Hear tales of resilience and find out how New Orleans recovered

 

 

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