About

Oftentimes the truth is more fascinating, unbelievable, and scarier than any fiction. Founded by a team of culture bearers, historians, and artists, The Real: New Orleans’ guides are not script readers in sneakers. They are native storytellers, local lore-keepers, and those who understand that this city doesn't give herself away easily.

"New Orleans isn’t a theme park. She’s a living, breathing being—elegant, raw, defiant, and divine," says LeaLea, one of the company’s founders. "We don’t do ghost, jump scare stories, we present the myths and legends, with a strong dose of authenticity and accuracy. ” The Real offers curated walking, private, and No-Walk tours, and experiences that explore the complexities of race, resilience, music, architecture, and spirituality in New Orleans. Each is crafted with reverence and grit, combining lush narrative with historical accuracy.

For visitors who want more than a checklist and crave the marrow of the city, The Real: New Orleans is not surface-level looking  —it's an initiation into the city’s heart, history and soul.