Anne Rice's New Orleans

There was little talk of vampires in New Orleans before Anne Rice’s A-list novels were published. Anne Rice was born and raised in New Orleans and many of her stories were inspired by actual places in and around New Orleans. Anne Rice did more for the tourism industry in New Orleans then anyone would have imagined. Witchcraft and voodoo, on the other hand, have long been a part of New Orleans’ history. Today, there are a number of bone chilling tours offered throughout New Orleans’ French Quarter and the Garden District including Voodoo Cemetery Tours, Haunted History Tours, Witchcraft Tours, and, of course, Vampire Tours. Many ghost and vampire enthusiasts have been attracted to the area and what else can be frightening are the costumes they wear.

There’s story that’s going around New Orleans, at the moment, about how these vampire wannabes target drunk, unsuspecting tourists and are somehow able to cut their underarms without the tourists knowing so that they can steal and drink the tourists’ blood. A made up tale to frighten visitors no doubt.

All tour guides must pass a history exam administered by the state. Furthermore, all narration must be based on actual New Orleans’ history obtained from city archives, official police reports, and so on. The tours take you to buildings with real historic significance including the Gallier House, which was the inspiration for Lestat and Louis’ house in Anne Rice’s Interview with a Vampire. All of the tours offered provide a unique look into New Orleans history and are without a doubt worth the money you pay for them.