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Dalvin , our tour guide...
Dalvin , our tour guide was amazing and made this tour so special. We felt free to ask questions and he gave us a personalized tour and a great experience!
New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $37 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 33 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 56
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Meet at the Unique NOLA Tours shop
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in New Orleans
Description
Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look no further than our relationship with disease. We'll take you on a historic and strange tour of the squalid conditions of mass disease that New Orleans has encountered. As well, we'll tell inspiring tales of coping with filthy and foul conditions. Walk with us to uncover how epidemics such as Yellow Fever, Cholera, and more have infected our inhabitants and how our resilient city recovered. We'll talk about odd medical practices of long ago, including how voodoo and religion played a part in trying to contain the "uncontainable." Included in the tour is a walk through the French Quarter to see where it all went down.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We'll go into the history of strange ways the medical field approached various pandemics.
The center of the French Quarter has a lot of history with pandemics and other disease.
Visit various stops across the French Quarter important to historic and recent pandemics and plague.
Highlights
Professional Guide
What's included
Included
Professional Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.9
33 reviews
Important Information
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour take?
New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour cost?
Prices start at $37 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet at the Unique NOLA Tours shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 56 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(33)
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New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague
Great guide!! Delvin is very knowledgeable - best tour we took in New Orleans. Thank you for the great experience.
Operator response
I really appreciate your kind words and support! It means a lot—thanks for coming on the tour.
K
Perfect way to experience the French Quarter
As a public health and history nerd I was very much looking forward to this experience but after taking it I don't think you need to be a nerd to enjoy it! Dalvin is very knowledgeable and engaging. I happened to be the only person signed up that day and he was very kind about it. I learned a lot and had a great time.
Operator response
From one group of history buffs to another, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We wear our "nerd" badge with absolute pride, but we love hearing that our tours are accessible, fascinating, and engaging for everyone. Dalvin is truly fantastic at what he does. He has a real gift for taking deep, complex history—like the public health struggles of early New Orleans—and turning it into an incredibly captivating story.
J
Top-notch tour
Excellent tour. Dane was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. The city itself is remarkably beautiful and strange.
S
Great NOLA Tour!
We thoroughly enjoyed the Pestilence, Pandemic and Plaque tour during our recent trip to NOLA! My son has an interest in public health and epidemiology, and this was the tour he was really excited about. Dalvin was our tour guide and he was amazing! Kept us entertained during the whole tour and gave us tons of interesting information about NOLA. This is a great tour, especially if you have any interest in pandemics. I am in the medical field and really enjoyed it!
Operator response
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We absolutely love it when medical professionals and future epidemiologists join us—you are exactly our kind of people! The Pestilence, Pandemic, and Plague tour definitely isn't your average, everyday historical stroll, and it takes a truly discerning crowd to appreciate the wild, gritty, and fascinating history of public health in New Orleans.
B
Dalvin was great!
We did the Plague Tour with Dalvin. He was phenomenal! He knew so much about the history of the area. He was a great communicator that made it so informative and entertaining. He was able to make some pretty dark subject matter accessible. He was funny and engaging. I would 100% come back and do another tour with him. I highly recommend him!
Operator response
Dalvin is thrilled you enjoyed the Plague Tour so much. He’s phenomenal at delivering deep history in a way that’s informative, entertaining, funny, and engaging — even when the subject gets dark. Thank you for the high recommendation. 100% come back and tour with him again
L
Excellent history tour--for more than disease
Excellent information from knowledgeable guide. We were fortunate to be only couple on the tour (on a Tuesday), so we could ask any questions. Dalvin was entertaining, as well as informative. Only downside was rain, but tour went on...
G
Lovely fun and educational experience
Our tour with Dalvin was so educational and super engaging. We all learned something new about science, history, and the city. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Science, history, and a great time—the Dalvin trifecta! We are so happy to hear your group had such a lovely experience and learned something new about our favorite city. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to him
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Pestilence tour
Mikko was great. Lots of historical knowledge and fun side tips. Seems he knows everyone too. We had a fun tour even if it was a scary topic.
Operator response
Mikko is a fun guide. I am happy you enjoyed your tour with him. Thank you for your review.
T
New Orleans history from a unique perspective
Miko took us on a fascinating and informative tour demonstrating the resilience of New Orleans in the face of multiple infectious disease challenges over the centuries. A walk through the French Quarter full of fun facts and historical details.
Operator response
Thank you for taking a Plauge Tour, I am happy you learned about how epidemics ravaged our city and had fun with Mikko.
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