When people visit New Orleans, they expect incredible food, unforgettable music, and a healthy dose of chaos. What they don’t always expect is this: the best tour of their entire trip being led by a pirate. Yet that’s exactly what keeps happening.

With hundreds of five-star reviews and two consecutive TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, The Pirates of the Quarter tour has carved out a reputation as one of the most unique, entertaining, and historically rich experiences in the French Quarter. Visitors from around the world consistently say the same things in their reviews—
“The most fun we had in New Orleans,” “Best tour on our trip,” “Amazing storytelling,” “Hilarious,” “Educational but entertaining,” and
“I’ve never experienced a tour like this.”

So what makes this pirate tour different? Why do so many travelers choose it? And why does it continue to stand out among the dozens of walking tours in New Orleans?
Here’s exactly why.

1. The Reviews Don’t Lie: This Tour Is FUN

Most walking tours give you something educational. Pirates of the Quarter gives you something you actually remember.

A recurring phrase in traveler reviews is “so much fun.” Guests consistently describe the experience as:

• “Laugh-out-loud funny”

• “One of the highlights of our trip”

• “Entertaining from start to finish”

• “A perfect mix of history and humor”

Unlike traditional tours—which can feel like following a textbook on legs—Pirates of the Quarter is built around energy, personality, and character. You’re not just hearing pirate stories. You’re hearing them from a pirate who talks, jokes, argues, and rambles like he just stepped out of 1814 Barataria.

And that sense of fun, mixed with authentic history, is exactly what keeps reviews glowing and guests returning.

2. Storytelling That’s Second to None

If there’s one thing people rave about more than anything else, it’s the incredible storytelling.

Review after review mentions lines like:

• “The best storyteller we’ve ever had on a tour.”

• “I could listen to him for hours.”

• “He made 200-year-old history feel alive.”

New Orleans has no shortage of tours, but very few are built around character-driven narrative experiences the way Pirates of the Quarter is.

From the moment your pirate guide begins talking, you’re pulled into a world of:

• smugglers and privateers

• duels and deals

• battles, betrayals, and unexpected alliances

• political maneuvering

• questionable morals

• and a cast of real historical characters that sound made-up because they’re that wild

It’s a performance—but it’s also historically grounded, researched, and rooted in real New Orleans events.

Guests often say they learn more in 90 minutes with Pirates of the Quarter than they ever expected to about:

• Jean Lafitte

• Pierre Lafitte

• Andrew Jackson

• the smugglers of Barataria

• the Battle of New Orleans

• life in the early 19th-century Gulf Coast

The guides don’t just teach history. They weave it.

3. It’s Not a Costume — It’s a Character

People choose this tour because it’s immersive.

Your guide isn’t wearing a pirate outfit “for fun”—he’s stepping into a character tied to the actual history of the city. And that level of commitment shows.

It’s why the tour feels:

• authentic

• theatrical

• funny

• emotional

• and surprisingly personal

Visitors consistently write that they forgot they were on a modern walking tour. Instead, they felt like they were being led through the French Quarter by someone who lived the stories being told.

This is also why families love it, couples love it, and friend groups love it—it’s equally entertaining for people who love history and people who just love a good show.

4. Something for Every Type of Traveler

Why do so many people—from history buffs to bachelorette parties—choose the pirate tour?

Because it’s built to be unique, not niche.

History lovers

get an accurate, well-researched narrative that connects dozens of important New Orleans landmarks and events.

Comedy and entertainment lovers

get jokes, roasts, banter, and personality. A pirate guide has opinions—sometimes ridiculous ones—and guests love that.

Families

get a tour that’s engaging for kids and still historically accurate for adults.

Couples and groups

get an unforgettable shared experience that becomes a highlight of their trip.

Solo travelers

get a welcoming, interactive tour that never feels awkward.

No two tours are exactly alike. And that’s part of the magic.

5. A Tour That Understands New Orleans

New Orleans is a city built on storytelling—music, food, neighborhoods, characters, and legends.
Pirates of the Quarter fits right into that tradition.

Guests often comment that they leave the tour feeling:

• more connected to the city

• more excited to explore the French Quarter

• and more aware of the real history behind the pirate legends

Most people don’t know how deeply the Lafitte brothers shaped New Orleans.
Most don’t know their role in the Battle of New Orleans.
And almost nobody knows how wild, chaotic, and surprisingly political the pirate world actually was.

This tour brings that world to life in a way that’s as fun as it is informative.

6. A Top-Rated Experience for a Reason

Here are the phrases that appear again and again in actual reviews:

• “Five stars isn’t enough.”

• “I would do it again.”

• “The best tour in New Orleans.”

• “Worth every penny.”

• “A must-do.”

• “HIGHLY recommend.”

• “Unbelievable storytelling.”

People don’t just like this tour—they love it.
They walk away with memories, inside jokes, photos, and a deeper appreciation of New Orleans history.

And the reviews reflect that over and over.

7. Why People Choose the Pirate Tour Over Everything Else

At the end of the day, travelers choose Pirates of the Quarter because it gives them something no other tour does:

• History that feels alive

• A pirate guide who’s funny, knowledgeable, and unforgettable

• A story-driven journey through the French Quarter

• A blast of entertainment mixed with real Louisiana history

• A tour they’ll recommend to everyone they know

There are ghost tours, food tours, jazz tours, cocktail tours, and cemetery tours.
But there is only one tour in New Orleans that blends real history with live storytelling in a way that feels like stepping straight into the past.

Ready to Experience It for Yourself?

Whether you want a daytime adventure full of real pirate history or a nighttime rum-soaked Pirate Pub Crawl full of darker stories and dirty jokes, Pirates of the Quarter offers two top-rated experiences that travelers can’t stop raving about.

Book your tour, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to meet the most entertaining pirate in New Orleans.

History by day.
Drinks by night.
Stories you’ll never forget.