Garden District Home and History Walking Tour
Join the only company to take you inside one of the stunning Mansions located in the heart of the Garden District.
Begin your tour and meet your guide at the Women's Opera Guild Home located at 2504 Prytania Street followed by a leisurely stroll through the world famous Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans.
See the stomping grounds of authors, poets, movie stars, artists, and sports legends such as Anne Rice, John Goodman, and Archie Manning. Enjoy the towering Southern Live Oak trees, magnificent Crepe Myrtles, and the stunning Magnolias that some have said make walking through the neighborhood akin to walking through a fairy tale. Learn the deep and rich history of the area and how it fits into the overall story of New Orleans including the jealousy and mistrust that led to the 'new money' of the 'garish' Americans trying to show up the splendor and glory of the 'old money' Europeans on the other side of town.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Whitney Plantation Tour with New Orleans Hotel Pickup
This is not just an average ride out to the river road. We will cover a number of attractions along the way as we like to say in Louisiana lagniappe.
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Duration: 6 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour
This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We also do not allow hunting or fishing on our property. The guests will see the Manchac swamp as it is meant to be seen. The animals see the boats as part of their natural habitat, so they are unafraid to stay out in the open for our guests to see. Our boat captains will teach you about the animals that inhabit our swamp, as well as the way of life of the people that once called this swamp home.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise
Enjoy a fully narrated city tour of historic New Orleans, where you will visit the world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, Audubon Park and even uncover the mysteries surrounding Voodoo. Then take to the waters for a cruise on the Mississippi River with the iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ. Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi. Come and discover New Orleans today!
Duration: 6 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Crawl New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour
Uncover the Ghostly Secrets of the French Quarter on the New Orleans Haunted Crawl
Step into the eerie history of New Orleans with this Haunted Crawl, where the past comes alive through spine-tingling tales of ghosts, hauntings, and dark legends. As you explore the haunted corners of the French Quarter, your expert guide will share stories of the city’s most infamous residents and the ghosts that still linger. Along the way, you’ll enjoy VIP entry to haunted bars, sipping on drinks as you dive deep into the haunted history of New Orleans.
- Discover the haunted history of New Orleans on a guided ghost tour
- Visit historic pubs and haunted locations in the French Quarter
- Enjoy VIP access to haunted bars with exclusive drink specials
- Perfect for ghost enthusiasts and leisurely tourists looking to experience the darker side of New Orleans with a drink in hand.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hours
- Free cancellation
New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll
Hop on this 4-in-1 city tour experience for a fun and interactive tour with stops along the way. Half of this tour will be onboard an air-conditioned motorcoach while the other half will be off the bus exploring an above-ground cemetery, City Park/Café du Monde, and the Garden District.
What does 4-in-1 mean? This means you get 4 tours bundled into one experience. A city tour, a cemetery tour, a garden district tour (stroll), and a stop at City Park for beignets (price not included).
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
True Voodoo History of NOLA's Congo Square with Local Guide
Voodoo has long reigned in New Orleans legends, folklore, and history. It is shrouded in mystery and secrecy and often misrepresented in popular culture.
Spirituality was hidden among the enslaved persons of the 1700s, popularized and commercialized by the famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau in the 19th century, and still functions as a valid religion in the modern-day city.
Explore the vibrant heart of Congo Square, where enslaved Africans once gathered to practice their cultural rituals and music, laying the foundation for the city’s rich Voodoo traditions.
Discover the life and legends of Marie Laveau, the most famous Voodoo practitioner in history.
Voodoo Dolls, Vevers, and Gris-Gris Bags: Get hands-on with Voodoo artifacts, learning about dolls, vevers, and gris-gris bags, and learn their meanings and uses.
Voodoo Authentica and other modern temples: End the tour outside contemporary Voodoo temples, including Voodoo Authentica, to witness modern practices and rituals.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries
Explore Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with Save Our Cemeteries, a department of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and the cemetery’s sole tour provider. This historic, city-owned cemetery was established in 1833 and offers a remarkable window into the people, traditions and architecture that shaped New Orleans.
Led by expert guides with deep knowledge of the city’s history and cemeteries, the tour brings Lafayette No. 1’s above-ground tombs, historic societies, and notable residents to life with thoughtful, historically grounded storytelling.
Widely regarded as one of the best cemetery tours in New Orleans, this exclusive experience offers visitors the opportunity to explore a significant piece of the city’s heritage with the organization dedicated to preserving it.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle to and or from MSY Airport
Your flight will be tracked and your professionally trained and licensed chauffeur will be awaiting your arrival at the airport. All of our vehicles are Luxury Sedans and SUVs. With us, you will arrive to your New Orleans destination in style!
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
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Voodoo Queen of New Orleans Walking Tour
Explore some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo history with this 90 minute walking tour. Stop by an authentic voodoo shop and see a voodoo temple, learn about the stories behind the final resting place of the notorious Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. See her childhood homestead and learn about the history of Congo Square.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Transportation From downtown
Come take a journey back in time and see Louisiana's beautiful plantations. Over the years, these plantations inspired many people to write books, screenplays and feature them in movies. We pick up at all hotels in the Uptown, Downtown and French Quarter areas. If you are staying outside of this area, call to set up a pick up location. Seating is limited so reserve your tour.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
French Quarter Ghosts and Ghouls of New Orleans
Step into the ghostly charm of New Orleans with our mesmerizing walking ghost tour!
Guided by a local expert who’s both a haunted history aficionado and a storyteller, you’ll explore the city’s most spine-chilling sites. Wander through the atmospheric historic district as your guide recounts eerie tales of spectral residents in iconic locations. From the ghostly figures of Jackson Square to the haunting Old Ursuline Convent, each stop promises a thrilling peek into the past.
Over a mile of haunted ground, discover why New Orleans is known as the most haunted city on earth. Visit the Beauregard-Keyes House with its tales of tragic love and restless spirits, and the infamous LaLaurie Mansion, famed for its dark history and chilling voodoo lore. While entry into private buildings isn’t included, the stories and atmosphere will immerse you in the city’s macabre legacy.
Join us for a night where history and the supernatural blend, and experience the captivating haunt of New Orleans.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans
As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver!
Duration: 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghosts & French Quarter Nightlife
Step into the darker side of New Orleans on a haunted pub crawl through the French Quarter, where ghost stories, true crime, and historic bars come together for a night you won’t forget.
Led by an expert guide, you’ll hear the stories of Marie Laveau, pirates, and the city’s most notorious figures as you visit some of its most haunted and iconic bars. Thanks to New Orleans’ open container laws, you can sip and stroll as you explore.
This experience blends nightlife, history, and the supernatural, making it perfect for couples, groups, and solo travelers looking for a fun and social night out.
This is one of the most popular nightlife experiences in New Orleans and often sells out. Reserve your spot now to explore the French Quarter’s haunted history while enjoying a fun, social night out.
All guests must be 21+ with valid ID. Drinks are not included in the tour price.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl
New Orleans doesn't just serve food and cocktails—it serves legend. Come taste the difference.
Join Destination Kitchen Tours, New Orleans' top-rated food & cocktail walking tour, for 3 unforgettable hours through the French Quarter. This small-group, bespoke experience pairs signature cocktails with authentic local tastings, led by a passionate guide who knows the neighborhood's best kitchens, hidden bars, and legendary stories.
Skip the crowded walk-and-point tours. This is an intimate, walking dinner-party atmosphere where history, culture, and flavor collide—an authentic taste of New Orleans in a casual, high-end setting.
Women-owned and family-run for over a decade, Destination Kitchen Tours has earned 1,200+ five-star reviews and back-to-back travel industry awards, including TripAdvisor's Best of the Best.
Come hungry. Leave with new favorite bars, restaurants, and a deeper love for New Orleans.
Book now-space is limited on this top-rated French Quarter food and cocktail tour.
Duration: 2 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation
New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer
Avoid bad selfies and get professional photographs to remember your New Orleans trip with this private photo shoot with your own personal photographer. Explore the vibrant French Quarter and pose outside famous sights and landmarks such as St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street and Cafe Du Monde. After the tour, receive roughly 40-60 edited full-resolution digital photos to remember your trip. Chance to combine French Quarter sightseeing with a photoshoot No need to bring a camera—a professional photographer takes your photos Have the photographer’s undivided attention—this is a fully private tour Pose outside iconic New Orleans landmarks such as St. Louis Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
New Orleans Cemetery and Paranormal Investigation Bus Tour
Warning! This tour is only for the brave! We provide the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity to learn about our unique above ground burial procedures and storied past by venturing into actual graveyards after dark. Many have left this experience feeling haunted, or even captured photographs which can only be described as paranormal, so bring your camera!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
New Orleans: Craft Your Own Signature Perfume or Cologne
The only place we know of in the world instructs you on how to create your own signature scent. We offer all of the following: lab coat to wear during activity, workbook and detailed one-on-one instructions, and over 300 oils to choose from to make your scent. You'll make 3 perfumes and bottle and leave with the one you like best. You'll also receive a gift bag of Tijon products, a certificate, and have your formula kept on file for reorders as a perfume, lotion, or crème.
Unique, memorable, and most of all, fun!
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
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!
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans
An airboat tour through Louisiana’s famous swamps is the perfect way to experience the untamed side of New Orleans. Aboard a small airboat (Maximum 13 passengers) explore marshes and travel deep into secluded bayous as you cruise up to 45 mph (72 kph)! Enjoy the lush scenery, watch for wildlife, and hear entertaining stories and facts from your guide on your roughly 1.5-hour airboat ride. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
Duration: 4 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup from New Orleans
Step back in time at Oak Alley Plantation, a historic site in Louisiana’s sugar cane country. Known for its quarter-mile row of 300-year-old oak trees, Oak Alley showcases Southern history's complexities.
Explore the grand antebellum mansion, built on the labor of enslaved individuals. Our guides will share the contrasting stories of the wealthy plantation owners and the enslaved people who worked here.
Why This Tour:
The Oak Alley Plantation Tour offers a deeper look at one of the South’s most famous plantations. Learn about the wealth of the owners and the human cost behind it, highlighting the lives of enslaved workers and their resilience. This tour provides a balanced view of Louisiana’s history and its lasting impact.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
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.
Hope to see you soon!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
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
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans - Rebels, Scandals & Secrets
Meet the bold, scandalous women who left their mark on New Orleans’ darkest history. On this one-of-a-kind walking tour through the French Quarter, you’ll uncover the stories of the city’s most notorious female figures—rule-breakers, criminals, and icons who brought fear, chaos, and intrigue to the Crescent City.
As you explore the historic streets near Jackson Square, hear the shocking true stories behind their lives, their crimes, and the legends they left behind. With expert storytelling and unforgettable stops along the way, this isn’t just history, it’s the untold side of New Orleans you won’t hear anywhere else.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation