The Baroness de Pontalba Ghost and History Tour

American Ghost Walks Presents: The Baroness Pontalba Ghost and History Tour + Signed Book
Meet the woman behind one of the most iconic sights in New Orleans.

Baroness Micaëla Almonester de Pontalba wasn’t just wealthy... she was relentless, sharp, and impossible to control. Her life spanned New Orleans and Europe and included high society, family betrayal, and a shocking act of violence. But her legacy is written in the city itself: the famous Pontalba Buildings that frame Jackson Square. On this walking tour, American Ghost Walks brings you the true story grounded in history and told like a great New Orleans tale with the authors of the new book about thte Baroness!

• Admission to the Baroness Pontalba Walking Tour
• One signed copy of The Blood of the Baroness (one signed book per ticket)

• The real Baroness Pontalba story: ambition, scandal, resilience, and reputationJackson Square and the Pontalba Buildings, what to notice and why it matters
• The French Quarter backdrop that shaped her era
• Time for questions and photo stops
• Classic French Quarter ghost stories and New Orleans history

• Duration: ~75–90 minutes
• Walking: Easy-to-moderate pace, mostly flat
• Weather: Tours run rain or shine (umbrellas welcome)
• Bring: Comfortable shoes and water

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