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    We thoroughly enjoyed our our Ghost and Spirits Tour with John. During our time in NOLA we passed many tour guides going through bullet points with groups full of glazed over looks. This is not the case with John. His wealth of knowledge, great story telling, and genuine love for the city sets him well above all of the others. The mix of different topics made our tour fly by, and the offer of drinks you won't find ANYWHERE else (literally made for this tour) is really something special. Will recommend this tour to anyone 21+ during their visit!

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    John is a fantastic storyteller. He takes care to tell the history of the city in a way that is historically accurate and entertaining. We learned a lot from him and his countless efforts in research do not go unnoticed. I would definitely seek out John for his travel advice of the city. He even went out of his way to share some facts about our hotel, which we really appreciated. The drink choices didn't slouch either. Find your way to John to learn and enjoy a side of the French Quarter you won't find elsewhere!

    This is the stops at some of the bars, and then also some of the stops where we had discussions about Ghosts.

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    Really excellent tour with great pacing and a blend of drinking, storytelling, research and performance!

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    If you are ever in New Orleans, you must take this tour! I don't think I have seen anyone so Passionate about their City!!

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    Communication with John was a breeze, we ran late and was able to meet up with the rest the tour with ease.

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