Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans
With a collection of over 4,000 artifacts spanning 13 Southern states and 350 years of history from colonial times to the present, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience tells the fascinating, totally unique, and often overlooked story of Jewish survival – and success – in the American South. Our award-winning permanent galleries showcase the journeys Jewish immigrants made to the South, the ways of life they chose, how Jewish traditions and practices were expressed through Southern values, and how Jewish Southerners deeply impacted this region, from the Revolutionary War to the civil rights movement – and were, in turn, influenced by their friends and neighbors. Our rotating Special Exhibition Gallery hosts the compelling past-and-present stories of Jewish communities, individuals, and ideas throughout the American South with stand-alone art and artifacts exhibits.
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
This New Orleans Historic Garden District Walking Tour highlights the American settlement and their beautiful homes, gardens, wealth and how life was changed because of their amazing contributions. This multifaceted tour includes the unique history of our incredible city, culture, and architecture. The Americans early settlements, lavish lifestyles and immense wealth are obvious as we walk through this opulent and super astonishing neighborhood.
Our Tour begins outside of the gates of Lafayette Cemetery #1, as you learn of the basic burial information and customs and discuss why New Orleans cemeteries are so unique (NOTE: PUBLIC ACCESS IS NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CEMETERY) We then walk around the neighborhood where you'll see the architectural styles of the Americans. You will see celebrity homes, perfectly manicured landscapes and movie hotspots as well. Walk with a local, see it through our eyes!
Hidden History of New Orleans' Garden District
New Orleans' Garden District is a steeped in history and charm, with landmarks that tell stories of its rich heritage. Our small group walking tour brings you through the neighborhood for an unforgettable experience for history, architecture, and culture enthusiasts. The Italianate architecture of historic homes, with ornate brackets and grand porches, captures the grace of a bygone era. We'll see ornate ironwork, antebellum homes and hear the stories of how this part of New Orleans developed and what makes it unique still today. These landmarks, ranging from opulent mansions to time-honored cemeteries, tell vivid stories about the city's vibrant past and the people who shaped its identity. We will see the home of football royalty, the Mannings, and author Anne Rice's home. Well talk about Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, one of the city’s oldest cemeteries. Though currently closed for maintenance, its cultural significance endures.
Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup
Experience the other Swamp Tour in New Orleans. This destination is only 35 minutes from New Orleans yet a world apart. Hold onto your hat! This New Orleans airboat tour is a high speed adventure that is part tour and part ride. This boat has a maximum of nine passengers to ensure a small, personal and uncrowded experience.
New Orleans Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Donuts, & Much More
Recently voted one of TripAdvisor's top food tours in the US.
Most people are familiar with Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, but many people don’t know Magazine Street, where our tour takes place and has a rich history around food, art, culture and nightlife. We’ll visit 4 different shops - trying donuts and beignets all along the way. Starting with traditional beignets with powdered sugar and a coffee in hand, we’ll learn about the neighborhoods rich history as it relates to New Orleans. At our second stop, we’ll follow that up with artisanal donuts at one of the best donut shops in New Orleans. After a short walk, we’ll have some super interesting beignets with various toppings and sauces, unlike anything you’ve tried before. And finally, we’ll end up at our last stop and we’ll have our last surprise on the tour. It’s sure to be a delicious and casual adventure you’re sure to enjoy.
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Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
Experience the thrill of riding a 16-passenger airboat on a 1 hour and 40 minute New Orleans swamp tour, with informative narration provided by the captain. See alligators and other wildlife in their natural habitat during the adrenaline-fueled ride. This family-friendly tour includes the convenience of hotel transport from downtown hotels.
New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour
Combining the history of Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans-style cocktails, this event is a feast for the senses!
Along with your guide you will visit up 6 locations: award-winning seafood restaurants, James Beard-nominated craft cocktail lounges, Creole restaurants, artisanal candy stores and more.
Once inside you’ll sample up to 6 or more different dishes that represent the modern expressions of our culinary heritage: classic dishes like gumbo, and muffulettas, but also new interpretations like sweet fried plantains! (Vegetarian options available too!)
We'll also enjoy 4 full-sized cocktails like the refreshing Pimm's Cup, the rum-heavy Hurricane, the classic Daiquiri and more!
This 4 hour gastronomic odyssey is our way of showing you where we like to go now, and what we like to eat and drink once we're there.
With so many dining and drinking options in New Orleans, why not try up to 6 different places in one fell swoop?!
*All venues subject to change based on availability.
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.
NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOST, ONLY FACTS!
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4 AREAS COVERED: FRENCH QUARTER • GARDEN DISTRICT • METAIRIE CEMETERY • CITY PARK
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I do recommend one of the first things 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. 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!
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Movie and TV Show Tour of New Orleans
This walking tour includes a multitude of filming locations including The Originals, NCIS New Orleans, King Creole, The Princess and the Frog, Interview with the Vampire, Runaway Jury, Your Honor, Renfield, Angel Heart, The Simpsons, Chef, Now You See Me, Lolita, and many more.
Old Ursuline Convent Museum Ticket: New Pope Leo XIV Exhibit
Visit the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, where New Orleans’ rich past comes to life. Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, this iconic landmark reveals the enduring influence of the Catholic Church through captivating permanent and temporary exhibits.
Delve into our newest exhibit featuring Pope Leo XIV. The fascinating legacy of Pope Leo XIV, whose ancestral ties to New Orleans run deep—traced through his maternal lineage, connecting him to the city’s vibrant history. Discover the remarkable contributions of the Ursuline nuns, pioneers in education and community service who helped shape the region.
From its days as a meeting place for the Louisiana Legislature to its role as the residence of the Archbishops of New Orleans, this historic site has witnessed centuries of change. Explore the stories that unfolded within these walls—from 1752 to the present day—and immerse yourself in the culture that defines the Crescent City.
Airboat Swamp Tour
Experience the Premiere New Orleans air boat tour, led by a professional Captains. Alternate between high speeds and cruising as you past fascinating flora and fauna. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned coach from your hotel in Downtown New Orleans. You will start your journey right in the swamp with NO Idle Zones and noise ordinance. We operate on private land with No other boats on the property. You will go where no other boats go
Historic French Quarter Segway Tour
Navigate the vibrant streets of New Orleans on a Segway tour that brings the city’s rich history and culture to life. Offered daily, this exhilarating experience takes you through iconic neighborhoods with certified guides who share captivating stories. Choose from options including the French Quarter Historic Segway Tour and the Haunted Segway Tour for a unique perspective on this lively city. Each tour includes a training session, ensuring you’re comfortable before hitting the road. With a maximum of 100 minutes for the general tour and 2 hours for the historic and haunted options, you’ll have plenty of time to soak in the sights and sounds of New Orleans.
- Daily Segway tours
- 3 tours to choose from.
- Tours include training and are suitable for all experience levels
- Led by certified guides with in-depth knowledge of New Orleans history and culture
New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour
This New Orleans food tour has every culinary taste covered. With a history-savvy guide leading the way, you’ll walk from classic Creole restaurants and neighborhood sandwich shops to hot sauce bars and artisanal candy stores. Visit up to five locations to sample diverse foods representing the breadth of Louisiana’s culinary heritage, including dishes like seafood gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas and pralines. Vegetarian options available too! Learn about the historical origins of each cuisine and, when possible, hear the chefs discuss their influences. Enjoy plenty of food on this afternoon tour.
Please note: all venues are subject to change based on availability. This tour features a set menu (plus Vegetarian option), but does not have a gluten-free, dairy-free or Vegan option. However, please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out.
French Quarter Walking Tour With Comp 1850 House Museum Admission
This French Quarter walking tour is conducted by city licensed guides and emphasize the history, architecture, and folklore of this fascinating city. Tour and store proceeds benefit Friends of the Cabildo, a non-profit volunteer group to provide support for the Louisiana State Museum. Purchasing a walking tour ticket also gets you admission to the 1850 House Museum, above the store, that shows what life was like in a typical Pontalba Apartment in the 1850s. Restroom is provided for walking tour guests as well.
Tours go out rain or shine.
New Orleans City Bike Tour
This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you to popular highlights in "the Quarter" and the Treme, including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Congo Square, along with some lesser-known gems, all while telling you fascinating stories about your surroundings.
We then pedal to the charming oak-lined Garden District, stopping to admire the lavish historic homes of New Orleans, and talk about some of their most famous occupants. History, architecture, celebrities; this neighborhood has it all!
Tour length: Approximately 9 mi.
Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
This tour of New Orleans' oldest and most vibrant neighborhood has history, culture, architecture, and all the great stories that help you really understand what this city is all about! We keep our group size at 12 or fewer guests to make in a fun, personal experience.
New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class
Take a 3-hour walking food tour with Destination Kitchen, enjoying some of the most famous and most visited eateries in the quarter while learning about the history and culture of New Orleans! Then, watch a cooking demonstration at New Orleans Cooking school. Learn to make Louisiana favorites with recipes, locally brewed beer, refreshments, and enough food for lunch. This is the perfect way to experience the food and culture of New Orleans in one day!
Sample menu ( may vary by day):
Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Pralines, and a Biscuit with Molasses
Served with: Water, Iced tea, Lemonade, Coffee (morning class),
Abita beer (a local brew)
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!
Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour
Small Groups ✦ History ✦ Architecture ✦ Scandal
See the gorgeous architecture and lush gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain at the secrets and scandals that make it legendary.
We bring a private tour experience to every tour, by limiting it to small groups, and personalizing the tour for you.
Hear stories of gamblers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and a rock star who caused a scene. See filming locations, & celebrity homes, on the way.
Although the cemetery has been closed indefinitely to all tours by the city, we'll see tombs from the gate and discuss the place's history and burial methods.
We'll discuss architecture styles popular in the neighborhood's growth, and some unusual homes as well! We'll end at the largest home in the neighborhood -- also a main location from American Horror Story, Coven season.
Our focus is that you get more than a great two-hour experience, but connection points to our city, and its stories, that you'll never forget.
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour
Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives, Oral Historians, Cultural Ambassadors, and Preservationist.
Join us and explore the evolution of music in the city known as "the birthplace of Jazz." Home to Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Sidney Bechet, Louis Prima, and Sharkey Bonano just to name a few. . .You'll be guided through the last remaining sites where Jazz, champagne, and romance reigned supreme. Learn about the people, the history, and the influences which contributed to the development of America's only gift to world culture... Jazz!
New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour
Are you ready to embark on a ghost-filled night of horror, here in New Orleans? Prepare yourself to discover the untold history of this ghost-filled city by signing up for a Yellow Fever Ghost Tour. Even the bravest ghost hunters and history buffs are shocked by the hauntings, murder, and scandal embedded in these streets.
After the sun goes down, you’ll listen to tales about chilling legends, heinous crimes, and paranormal activity haunting New Orleans since the Civil War. During the tour, you’ll feel the shivers running down your spine as you listen to ghostly tales as we travel to the 7 most haunted places in New Orleans.
Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Whitney Plantation. A decade ago Whitney Plantation, circa 1752, opened its doors to the public for the first time in its history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana completely dedicated to the history of slavery. The experience at Whitney is a self-paced audio tour. Visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the enslaved people who lived and worked here through museum exhibits, restored historic outbuildings, and hundreds of first-person narratives.
Then it's a short ride to a privately-owned wildlife refuge within the Manchac Swamp, where homegrown Cajun captains will take you on a journey back to the early days of swamp exploration. They'll guide the covered pontoon boat through the mystical cypress swamp while showing off the American Alligator and abundant wildlife. Learn the history of the town of Frenier and the Cajun culture of fishing, hunting, and trapping. Get the camera ready gators leaping up for a snack!
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.