Ernie's Tours

Ernie's Tours Discover New Orleans with one of the best tour guides in the city. Visit legendary locations within the French Quarter.

Ernest "Ernie" Sylvester the host behind Ernie's Tours, is here to share tales about New Orleans with you that are engaging and humorous, bringing the history of the French Quarter to life through storytelling. Hear tales about Ghosts, Voodoo, and burial practices during one of your two-hour tours led by Ernie, who has over 18 years of experience. Choose from three different tours: The French Quar

ter Ghost Tour, The New Orleans 5-in-1 Tour or experience them both during your visit to the Big Easy.

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720 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA
70116

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Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm

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Ernest “Ernie” Sylvester, Owner & Operator, Ernie’s Tours

I am living the dream in the city that I love! New Orleans is charming and elegant during the day but at night, it can make you do things you would never admit to a priest in a confessional booth.

I believed I knew about the history of Southeast, Louisiana. I was born in Slidell, LA., lived in the Seventh Ward and New Orleans East in my youth. I took a Ghost Tour because I did not want to babysit my niece and realized the tour guide from Tulsa, Oklahoma knew more about the city than I did. I was embarrassed and thought, “Oh, hell no! I need to learn more about the area I am from!” Thus I started studying New Orleans and Louisiana history. In doing so it sparked a desire to learn about my family history in New Orleans. Which lead me to change my degree goals from Computer Information Technology to History.

I have been conducting tours in New Orleans since July 2003. There were approximately six walking tour companies when I started. Currently, there are over 40 companies, which makes it crowded on the streets and in the cemetery. It is wonderful so many people want to share the city with our guest and visitors. I believe the Tour Guide must represent the city of New Orleans and act as an ambassador. Unfortunately, it seems today that individuals along with companies are more concerned about tips and reviews. I believe the emphasis should be placed on pertinent stories, entertaining the guest, appearance, and being a proper host.

I enjoy connecting with people through New Orleans. I have made friends with people from all around the world by conducting tours. I have met parents because their children took the New Orleans Cemetery Tour. Guests have brought their children to meet me for beignets. I have had people from numerous nations across the world take my tour because their friend said: “You must meet Ernie and take his tour!” A gentleman recently showed me a picture of my business card via a text message because his friend on Facebook saw he was in New Orleans. This is about sharing a life experience through the art of storytelling. Each year I am curious about who I will meet on the next tour and wonder how I can help.