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When planning a trip to New Orleans, travelers see hundreds of tours advertising history, ghosts, food, music, and nightlife. But one experience consistently rises to the top across review platforms:

Pirates of the Quarter

A pirate-led adventure through the heart of the French Quarter.

With hundreds of 5-star reviews, guests frequently call it:

“The best tour in New Orleans.”
“The highlight of our trip.”
“The storytelling is unbelievable.”
“A must-do in the French Quarter.”

So what makes this tour so different — and why do travelers rank it among the top experiences in the city year after year?

Here’s what real travelers say over and over again.

1. The Storytelling Is Unlike Anything Else

Guests constantly rave about the storytelling:

“The most entertaining guide we’ve ever had.”
“He made the stories come alive.”
“I felt like I was watching a movie.”

This isn’t a scripted or dry historical lecture.
Pirates of the Quarter guides perform the stories, mixing:

• humor

• dramatic timing

• theatrical pirate energy

• real New Orleans history

Travelers repeatedly mention that they learned more on this tour — and had more fun — than on any other history experience in the city.

2. Real New Orleans History — Told the Way It Should Be

Many reviews mention discovering things they never heard on other tours:

“I learned more in 90 minutes than I ever have about the city.”

The tour dives into:

• Jean Lafitte

• smuggling and privateering

• battles and alliances

• betrayals

• the wild early days of New Orleans

• real French Quarter history

It’s accurate, fascinating, and refreshingly unsanitized.
Travelers often say it gave them a much deeper appreciation of the city.

3. Fun for Adults, Families, and Every Age Group

This is one of the most consistent patterns in reviews:

“My kids loved it.”
“Great for adults AND families.”
“Our teenagers were actually engaged.”

The daytime Pirate Walking Tour hits the perfect balance:

• clean humor

• real history

• interactive storytelling

• pirate character performance

Families call it one of the best kid-friendly activities in the French Quarter.
Adults say it’s one of the most entertaining history tours they’ve ever taken.

That wide appeal is rare — and it shows in the review scores.

4. Guests Visit Real French Quarter Spots Most People Miss

Travelers love that the tour explores areas they would have walked right past:

“We saw architecture and historic places I’d never noticed.”
“Perfect for getting to know the French Quarter.”

The route includes:

• Jackson Square

• Pirates Alley

• Spanish Colonial + Creole Architecture

• historic cannon

• Royal Street

Guests say it feels like the pirate guide is unlocking the “real” French Quarter — not the tourist version.

5. Travelers Feel Like They’re Part of the Experience

Many reviews say:

“We felt like part of the crew.”
“It didn’t feel like a tour — it felt like an adventure.”

Guides interact with guests, crack jokes, encourage questions, and create a lively, immersive atmosphere that makes the tour feel personal and memorable.

People walk away feeling like they were part of the story.

6. The Perfect Introduction to New Orleans

Travelers who take this tour early in their trip often say:

“I wish we had done this on our first day.”
“We learned so much about the Quarter and where to go next.”

Guests consistently report that this tour:

• weaves New Orleans history through the eyes of the Pirates

• gives them ideas for restaurants, bars, and attractions

• teaches them how New Orleans “works” historically and culturally

It’s one of the top recommendations for first-time visitors.

7. The Pirate Guides Are the Secret Weapon

Nearly every review mentions the guide by name:

“The best guide we’ve ever had.”
“Funny, knowledgeable, and unforgettable.”
“Worth the price just for the guide alone.”

The pirate characters aren’t gimmicks — they are skilled storytellers with deep knowledge of New Orleans history. Guests routinely say:

“This tour wouldn’t be the same without the pirate.”

It’s a major factor in why the experience has become one of the highest-rated tours in the French Quarter.

Many guests say:

“Every history teacher in America needs to take this tour.”

People leave saying they finally understand how New Orleans became the unpredictable, chaotic, beautiful place it is today.

8. The Reviews Are Overwhelmingly Positive

Across platforms, the same phrases appear again and again:

• “top-rated tour”

• “best tour in New Orleans”

• “a must-do”

• “worth every penny”

• “highlight of our trip”

Awarded TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice for the last two years, Pirates of the Quarter continues to be ranked among the top tours in New Orleans.

⭐ Planning a Trip to New Orleans? This Tour Belongs on Your List.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore more of the city, the Pirate Walking Tour offers:

• real New Orleans history

• engaging storytelling

• iconic French Quarter locations

• kid-friendly fun

• adult-level humor

• unforgettable pirate energy

For travelers looking for the top-rated tour in the French Quarter, the reviews speak for themselves.

⭐ Ready to Experience It?

⚓ Book the Pirate Walking Tour

A daytime history adventure led by a real pirate.
Perfect for families, couples, history lovers, and first-time visitors.

⚓ Or choose the Pirate Pub Crawl

A nighttime adults-only bar adventure filled with scandalous stories, rum, and rowdy pirate fun.

Both tours deliver what guests consistently describe as:

“The best part of our New Orleans vacation.”

And if you’re looking for souvenirs be sure to check out our shop in Pirates Alley or online here. Pirate Shop