New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour
Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through the maze of above-ground tombs in St. Patrick # 1, St. Patrick Cemetery #2, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery.
From burial customs and traditions- to the history of the Masons and Catholics in New Orleans- to the deaths of the thousands buried in the graveyard behind the Katrina Memorial, this tour will leave you with feelings of trepidation and excitement, as well as with a reverence for our city’s incredible history.
This is a narrated 1.5 to 2 hour walking tour. You may bring your own beverages!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup
Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and the Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3. This small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience.
Duration: 4 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS!
One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New Orleans. My tour is Fact-Based and comprehensive, designed to educate you about the history, culture and people of this unique city. This is NOT a ghost tour! Within a couple of hours with me, you will be armed with valuable information to effectively plan & maximize your stay in this over 300 year old crown jewel I call home, NEW ORLEANS!
TOUR INFO:
-BORN AND RAISED IN NEW ORLEANS
-LICENSED NEW ORLEANS TOUR GUIDE
-4 AREAS COVERED: FRENCH QUARTER - 1718 • GARDEN DISTRICT - 1832 • CITY PARK - 1854 • METAIRIE CEMETERY - 1872
-NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS
-OVER 500-5★ REVIEWS VIA: Airbnb Experiences • Google • Viator
-PICK UP & DROP OFF AT YOUR DESIRED LOCATION
-THIS IS A 2 HOUR PRIVATE DRIVING (4 PASSENGER TOYOTA RAV4) CITY TOUR, ONLY YOUR GROUP WILL ATTEND
-IF A DAY/TIME SLOT IS NOT AVAILIABLE, CONTACT ME & I WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU AT NOLABIG4C0M.
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Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour
Journey back in time at the Houmas House Estate and Gardens as you take a guided tour of the grand antebellum mansion, just a short drive from New Orleans, Louisiana, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the old South. Costumed staff bring the era to life as they share stories of this former sugar plantation, and you’ll have time to stroll through the South’s Most Beautiful Gardens before or after your tour. While you’re here, enjoy a delicious Southern meal at one of our on-site restaurants— The Carriage House Restaurant, offering a refined Louisiana cuisine, or the Dixie Café, perfect for a casual experience.
Duration: 1–3 hours
- Free cancellation
Small-Group Glamorous Garden District Tour
Learn the history & architecture of the beautiful Garden District & Magazine Street. Your guide will take you to see residences of Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, and more. Enjoy a visit to the Lafayette Cemetery & the Coven House of American Horror Story in a small group, walking tour.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour
The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will take you up Esplanade Ave, once known as “Creole Millionaires Row”. We’ll ride the oak lined avenue and marvel at the architecture, passing by Faubourg Treme and into Faubourg St. John. After a leisurely pedal through City Park, we’ll stop for a well-deserved break. Riders will have the opportunity to purchase beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde.
We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US - Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists. Lastly we’ll pedal our way back through the historic French Quarter and the Marigny, admiring the sights along the way.
Tour length: Approximately 9 miles
Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. We live, work, and play in these neighborhoods; we'll show you hidden gems you'll want to revisit later.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
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True Crime Tour in New Orleans
This tour provides an in depth look at some of the most unnerving crimes in New Orleans history. Visit local watering holes frequented by some of New Orleans’ most notorious murderers and serial killers, all while a licensed tour guide provides detailed accounts of the terrifying actions of real French Quarter residents.
Perfect for true crime enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Highlights include a discussion of several French Quarter residents alleged involvement in JFKs assasination, the Ax Man’s legendary reign of terror, the Upstairs Lounge Arson, as well as the infamous “Bourbon Street Bloodbath” involving an unsuspecting convention-goer in 2012.
Stop at a wide range of French Quarter bars with shockingly sordid history. Guests may have the opportunity to grab a drink at a few bars including an iconic brothel from the Storyville era.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Black History & Tremè Neighborhood Walking Tour
As culture-bearers for the city of New Orleans, all of our guides are actively involved in participating and/or performing in various productions and venues that showcase our artistic preservation of Louisiana BBIPOC heritage. We have a unique perspective that goes deeper than what can be found in books (though we’re thorough researchers as well), and we look forward to sharing the rich and blended cultures that make up New Orleans.
Duration: 1 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour
Visit the dark and mysterious world of the undead on this popular New Orleans vampire tour. Walk with your theatrical guide through the French Quarter and hear haunting legends of New Orleans’ famous vampires – ‘real’ and fictional. Visit sites associated with these creatures of the night, where you’ll hear chilling tales and learn of scandalous acts. Stop at a notable vampire tavern as well as movie locations from ‘Interview With a Vampire’ and other blood-sucking stories. Be sure to bring garlic along – just in case!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl
Discover the twisted True Crime stories of the Big Easy! Meet fellow True Crime junkies as we enjoy delicious New Orleans cocktails.
The Original True Crime Pub Crawl is the #1 bar hop tour in New Orleans!
These cases range from historic mysteries to very modern murders. Included are stories of serial killers and scandalous crimes! Many are graphic, blood drenched, and occasionally inadvertently funny.
As we walk from murder locations, we will be making several pub stops because a little alcohol helps dull the pain!
This is the perfect opportunity to sample some of New Orleans signature drinks. However, we are not stuffy or pretentious, you may drink anything you like or nothing at all - no judgements here in the Big Easy! It is much faster to let you choose and buy your own drinks, we do not provide them.
If you are 21 or older, please join our talented guides for a true crime fan's ultimate journey into bloody murder.
Duration: 2 hours – 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Oak Alley or St. Joseph Plantation with Shuttle From New Orleans
This tour offers the flexibility to choose between two of Louisiana’s most iconic plantations, St. Joseph or Oak Alley, allowing guests to tailor the experience to their interests. With convenient round-trip transportation from New Orleans, it’s an easy and efficient way to explore River Road and visit a historic plantation without the need to plan logistics.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour
Join us on this guided tour through the most unique city in America, in the best possible way to explore it...on a bicycle. The Heart of the City is a 3 hour exploration of the 5 most historic neighborhoods of New Orleans. The trek will shed light on New Orleans' traditions and heritage. As you are guided through town and into the St. Roch Cemetery, you will learn about the city's colorful past and vibrant culture. A native New Orleanian will take you on an exploration of the historic core of the city.
Group Maximum 10 travelers
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Pirates of the Quarter Tours
Explore the vibrant French Quarter with a Pirate and discover its rich history and fascinating tales.
These incredible storytellers are going to explain what life was really like for a Pirate in New Orleans in the early 1800’s. You’ll hear about the sword fights, the smuggling and the rum. You’ll learn about the Pirate’s involvement in the Battle of New Orleans, customs, traditions, and you will find out where the treasure is buried!
History buffs, Pirate fans, families, friends and even co-workers love this tour! Book this French Quarter Pirate Tour before it sells out!
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Myrtles Plantation Evening Mystery Tour
Located 26 miles north of Baton Rouge and 98 miles northwest of New Orleans, The Myrtles Plantation is 'one of America's most haunted homes' and is famed for its mystic and riveting history.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Storyville Museum Daytime Admission with Audio Tour
Explore the New Orleans Storyville Museum, the only museum in New Orleans dedicated to retelling the fascinating history of the city's storied past and notorious Red-Light district known as Storyville. Storyville was a raucous district of music, entertainment, gambling and wide-open prostitution in the early 1900s. The museum is conveniently located in the French Quarter and features over 7,000 sq. ft. of immersive exhibits, captivating artifacts, and multimedia experiences.
Must be 18+ to enter. Persons 13-17 may enter with a parent.
Audio Tour included
Allow 1-2 hours to experience everything.
Museum closes at 10:30pm
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Marigny Bywater Food & History Tour
A full meal, all-inclusive food tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and explore New Orleans like a local, the Marigny Bywater is only blocks from the French Quarter & offers the best non-touristy experience in New Orleans. Enjoy a full meal of some of our iconic, favorite foods: po-boys, sno-balls, BBQ, fried green tomatoes and boudin sausage, spread between three food stops. Take in historic sites, a view of the Mississippi River, diverse cultural history, cool street art & colorful shotgun houses. The arts and food scene are the main draw to this neighborhood's revitalization post-Katrina, discover the quirky, fun side of life in NOLA! Adventurous eaters of any age are welcome on the Marigny Bywater food tour, but ages 5+ require a ticket.
Duration: 3 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour
Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. Drive through the vibrant French Quarter, the beautiful Garden District and Jackson Square — a US National Historic Landmark — to see Creole townhouses, shotgun homes, historic mansions and the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Then hear tales of ghosts, voodoo and New Orleans' unique burial traditions on a walk at the legendary St Louis Cemetery No. 3. Choose from multiple tour times to suit your schedule.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
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New Orleans Supernatural Tour
During this walking tour you will discover the haunted streets and supernatural legends of the French Quarter. This tour is led by a local professional guide. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.
Duration: 1–2 hours
Covered Boat Swamp Tour
Experience the Louisiana Bayou! Join us on a fun filled slow boat tour led by a professional Captains. Learn all about the unique swamp wildlife, bayou history, and enjoy some Cajun comedy. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned coach from your hotel in Downtown New Orleans.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Get ready for an exhilarating 1.5 hour airboat ride deep into secluded bayous in Cajun Country. You will see all sorts of wildlife on your journey - alligators, giant catfish and nutrias. Then, continue onto Destrehan Plantation for a glimpse into the historic past of New Orleans. The small-group atmosphere ensures a more personal experience.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Self-Guided Kayak Bayou Swamp Tour
A self guided adventure just minutes from the French quarter on Bayou Bienvenue. The area is teeming with wildlife; from birds, herons, docile alligators, turtles, and more.
When you enter the marnina (Nola Party Barge) please go all the way down the driveway on the left hand side of the gas station into the back parking lot. On the right hand side of the parking lot you will see a sign that says kayak rentals, guiding you to the rentals and the launch site.
Lifejackets must be worn at all times.
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation
Storyville Museum VIP Daily Guided Tour | Admission Included
Step inside America's original Sin City and most notorious red-light district known as Storyville— and let our master storytellers bring it back to life. This 90-minute guided experience leads you in person through the history, music, and vice that built New Orleans, inside the climate-controlled New Orleans Storyville Museum in the heart of the French Quarter. Every room is paced and narrated by your expert guide, who weaves dozens of exhibits into one continuous, unforgettable story. Entry Fee is Included.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Join your costumed tour guide in the historic French Quarter for a journey through one of the most famous locations in history. This combination ghost tour and pub crawl will take you past some of the oldest buildings in the south. Each one with its own dark tale lurking behind the shutters. You’ll hear tales of war, murder, and voodoo; of legend and lore; of the bloody nightmares that are buried beneath the incredible French and Spanish architecture. With liquid courage in hand, we will spend two hours exploring the French Quarter and learning the intimate details of the city’s eternal residents.
*Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.
*All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Treme' Walking Tour
Treme' (pronounced Tre-May) sits adjacent to the French Quarter and is the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. Treme' is a vibrant area steeped in music and culture. Come explore this iconic gem and revel in New Orleans Jazz history with its roots in Congo square and Storyville, the birthplace of such Jazz greats as Alphonse Picou and Trombone shorty.
Duration: 1 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation