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Our pick: New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter — US$ 38 (1h 45m, 4.55★ · 13,775). Best value: New Orleans Treme Walking Tour: Jazz History & Congo Square — US$ 21 (1h 45m, 4.91★ · 285).

4.8 96 experiences from US$ 9.99 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter
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New Orleans Treme Walking Tour: Jazz History & Congo Square
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New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires & Gangsters Night Walking Tour
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The 12 best-value of 96 options, side by side

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OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
New Orleans: Metairie Cemetery Audio Tour & Carnival StoriesUS$ 9.99 p.p.
US$ 9.99
35m4.08★ · 13free—
Self-Guided Tremé Walking Tour: Jazz, History & CultureUS$ 10.79 p.p.
US$ 10.79
1h4.29★ · 24free—
New Orleans: French Quarter Haunted Ghost & Vampire WalkUS$ 15 p.p.
US$ 15
2h4.47★ · 100free—
New Orleans Treme: Street Art Walk with Local GuideUS$ 20 p.p.
US$ 20
1h 20m4.87★ · 47non-refundable—
New Orleans Treme Walking Tour: Jazz History & Congo SquareBest valueUS$ 21 p.p.
US$ 21
1h 45m4.91★ · 285free—
Adults Only French Quarter History Tour: Raunchy New OrleansUS$ 21 p.p.
US$ 21
2h4.73★ · 145free—
New Orleans: Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour French QuarterUS$ 21 p.p.
US$ 21
2h4.72★ · 2,544free—
New Orleans French Quarter: Voodoo History & Jackson Square Walking TourUS$ 21 p.p.
US$ 21
1h 45m4.86★ · 163free—
New Orleans Music Tour: From Congo Square to Rock 'n' RollUS$ 25 p.p.
US$ 25
2h4.56★ · 75free—
New Orleans Cemetery Tour: Graves of the notoriousUS$ 25 p.p.
US$ 25
1h 30m4.99★ · 479free—
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted walking tour with guideUS$ 25 p.p.
US$ 25
2h4.18★ · 45free—
New Orleans Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery Gates TourUS$ 25 p.p.
US$ 25
2h4.72★ · 456free—

Real price per person across the 96 options: US$ 9.99–US$ 160 (median US$ 35). With 100+ reviews: 72 of 96.

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New Orleans: Ghost, Crime & Voodoo Tour at 8PM with Hellvision
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New Orleans: Ghost, Crime & Voodoo Tour at 8PM with Hellvision★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (7,114)1h 45mYou walk the French Quarter for an evening tour starting at 8pm from Louis Armstrong Park, moving through Congo Square, Bourbon Street, the Court of Two Sisters, and ending at LaLaurie Mansion. The guide handles the history and the stories; a bathroom break is included. If you add Hellvision, projectors bring archived images to life on the buildings. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, stay sober, and expect to be on your feet the whole time.Is it for me?Right for adults 17+ who want the dark history of New Orleans told by someone who knows it, without the tourist gloss. Expect to be on your feet for the full tour through the French Quarter, and plan your ride home in advance since the tour ends late and the guide cannot wait for stragglers.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 37View ›
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour: Marie Laveau's Tomb, New Orleans
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour: Marie Laveau's Tomb, New Orleans★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (4,698)55mThe Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is a guided 55-minute walk through the gates and paths of the oldest cemetery in New Orleans, stopping at the tombs of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, and other historical figures who shaped the city. Your guide meets you at the Cemetery Tour Desk inside Basin Street Station and leads you across the street to the front gates, where the in-depth tour of the cemetery begins. A live English-speaking guide is included; gratuity is optional.Is it for me?Book the daytime tour if you want the full history and the ability to read the tomb inscriptions and markers in natural light. The After Dark Night Tour is the option if you prefer to explore the cemetery under evening conditions and want a different atmosphere for the same walk.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 25View ›
New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour 21+
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New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour 21+★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (3,541)1h 30mYou walk through the French Quarter after dark with a licensed local guide, hearing stories of vampires, voodoo, and haunted mansions at Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, Royal Street, and the LaLaurie Mansion. The tour is adults-only, outdoor, and lasts the full evening. Arrive 30 minutes early or you lose your spot.Is it for me?Book this if you're 21 or older and want the actual dark history of New Orleans told by someone who lives there, without the theatrical staging—the outdoor-only format and the guide's local knowledge are what make the stories land harder than a typical haunted tour.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 38View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Voodoo & Marie Laveau Walking Tour
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New Orleans French Quarter: Voodoo & Marie Laveau Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (3,013)2hYou'll walk the French Quarter with a licensed local guide for two hours, visiting St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Voodoo Authentica, and Louis Armstrong Park while learning the real history of Marie Laveau and New Orleans voodoo traditions. The leisurely one-mile pace means you absorb the stories without rushing, and the guide handles all the navigation and context so you don't have to research it yourself beforehand.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand New Orleans voodoo and French Quarter history without arranging a guide yourself — the licensed local expert handles the research and pacing, so you just show up and listen.Free cancellationKids −44%fromUS$ 38View ›
French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square & Mississippi River
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French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square & Mississippi River★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (2,953)2hA 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans' French Quarter with a professional guide covers Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, the Mississippi River, and the Court of Two Sisters. Groups stay at 12 or fewer, and the tour operates in all weather — bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes, as sidewalks are uneven in places.Is it for me?Walk the French Quarter's oldest streets with a guide who reveals the layered history and stories that actually explain what this city is about.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans: Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter
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New Orleans: Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (2,544)2hYou walk through the French Quarter at night with a guide who separates real history from legend, see the LaLaurie Mansion from outside while hearing the full story of Madame Lalaurie's crimes, and learn about New Orleans' actual vampire subculture—who they are, where they gather, how they live. The tour is historically grounded, not theatrical, and small enough that you can ask questions as you go.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want New Orleans history that goes beyond the usual—ghost stories grounded in real events, plus a look at the city's actual vampire community. Expect to walk for two hours on old brick and pavement, which is what lets the guide show you the places and tell the stories without rushing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −66%fromUS$ 21View ›
New Orleans: Adults-Only True Crime & Ghost Walking Tour
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New Orleans: Adults-Only True Crime & Ghost Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (2,103)1h 45mYou’ll step into New Orleans’ shadowy side on this adults-only true crime & ghost walking tour through the French Quarter. Hear chilling stories from your local guide, visit infamous spots like Beauregard-Keyes House, and feel the city’s haunted history come alive around you. If you’re curious (and maybe a little brave), this walk lingers long after it ends.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 38View ›
New Orleans: Garden District Walking Tour & Cemetery Stories
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New Orleans: Garden District Walking Tour & Cemetery Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,602)2hYou’ll join a small group in New Orleans’ Garden District, guided by a local who brings history alive with personal stories. Peek through Lafayette Cemetery’s gates while learning burial traditions, stroll past 19th-century mansions shaded by oaks, and catch glimpses of daily life that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans: Yellow Fever Ghost Tour & Haunted Mansions
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New Orleans: Yellow Fever Ghost Tour & Haunted Mansions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (1,445)1h 30mYou'll visit seven haunted locations across New Orleans's French Quarter, starting at the historic Pharmacy Museum and moving through Pirates Alley, Marie Laveau's home, and LaLaurie Mansion. The evening walking tour covers documented paranormal activity and historical crimes dating back to the Civil War, with your guide narrating at each stop rather than rushing between them. You don't arrange transportation between stops or research the locations beforehand—the tour handles both.Is it for me?This tour suits history and paranormal enthusiasts who want to learn the documented stories behind New Orleans's hauntings rather than generic ghost folklore—the guide draws from actual crimes and archives, so you're getting real history, not invented scares.Free cancellationKids −28%fromUS$ 35View ›
Laura Plantation: Creole Family Stories & Slave Cabins Tour
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Laura Plantation: Creole Family Stories & Slave Cabins Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (1,344)1h 10mYou’ll walk through Laura Plantation’s colorful main house and gardens with a local guide who shares real Creole family stories — both joyful and hard to hear. Explore original 1840s slave cabins where Louisiana folklore was born, and feel history come alive in small moments you didn’t expect.Free cancellationKids −56%fromUS$ 32View ›
New Orleans Ghost Tour: French Quarter Haunted Locations & LaLaurie
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New Orleans Ghost Tour: French Quarter Haunted Locations & LaLaurie★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (1,312)2hYou walk a 2-hour route through the French Quarter with a licensed guide, entering a private haunted courtyard and a bar, seeing the LaLaurie Mansion and Jackson Square, and hearing historically documented ghost stories tied to real events. The guide focuses on verified history rather than theatrics, and the tour includes at least one interior space most ghost tours in New Orleans don't access. Book this if you want the actual documented hauntings rather than the legend version.Is it for me?Book this if you want documented ghost stories tied to real events rather than theatrical legends, and you're willing to walk for two hours through the French Quarter—the licensed guide and private courtyard access are what set this tour apart from the standard version.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour: Cities of the Dead
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New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour: Cities of the Dead★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (1,068)2hA 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans' cemeteries with a local guide covers tomb architecture, burial history and the city's unique practices. The tour includes stops at the Katrina Memorial, where you'll hear the story of Hurricane Katrina's victims, and the crossroads where multiple cemeteries meet. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; you choose between a 10:15am or 1:15pm departure.Is it for me?Pick the 10:15am slot for morning light on the tombs and time to linger at Morning Call; choose 1:15pm if you're exploring other neighborhoods first.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans True Crime Walking Tour French Quarter
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New Orleans True Crime Walking Tour French Quarter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (921)1h 30mYou walk the French Quarter with a local guide uncovering real crimes and the buildings where they happened, including stops at the Pharmacy Museum and the Cabildo. The group stays under eight people, which keeps the experience intimate and lets you ask questions as you go. Expect to be out for a couple of hours on foot, moving through side streets and main landmarks alike. All taxes and guide fees are included.Is it for me?Right for true crime fans and history buffs who want the actual stories behind New Orleans rather than the tourist version. The walking pace works for most fitness levels, and the small group size means you hear the guide clearly and can ask questions as you go.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
French Quarter Walking Tour with 1850 House Museum Admission
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French Quarter Walking Tour with 1850 House Museum Admission★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (883)2hA French Quarter walking tour led by a city-licensed guide covers the neighborhood's history, architecture and folklore, with admission to the 1850 House Museum included. The tour runs rain or shine and takes roughly two hours; restrooms are available for guests. Proceeds support Friends of the Cabildo, a nonprofit volunteer group backing the Louisiana State Museum.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to walk the neighborhood streets while also stepping inside the 1850 House Museum to see how residents actually lived—the two together give you both the street-level story and the domestic reality.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: Ghost, Vampire & Voodoo Night Walking Tour
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New Orleans: Ghost, Vampire & Voodoo Night Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (806)2hYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with a local guide who brings ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and unsolved mysteries to life. Hear chilling stories in haunted alleys and secret courtyards, see Jackson Square transformed at night, and catch the wild energy of Bourbon Street—all in just two hours.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour
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New Orleans: French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (737)2hYou’ll walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with a small group and a sharp local guide, hearing true crime tales at spots like LaLaurie Mansion and Jackson Square. Expect laughter, goosebumps, and maybe a new way of seeing these old streets—even after the tour ends.Free cancellationfromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour & LaLaurie Mansion
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour & LaLaurie Mansion★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (722)1h 30mYou walk ninety minutes through New Orleans' French Quarter visiting LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, and haunted restaurants and hotels where documented deaths and unexplained events anchor the stories. Small groups mean you're not lost in a crowd, and all fees are included upfront. Book if you want the ghost history without arranging a private guide.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want New Orleans' ghost stories without booking a private guide or arranging their own route through the Quarter. The ninety-minute length fits an evening without eating into a full day, and small groups mean you're not herded through with crowds.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter & Movie Sites
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New Orleans: Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter & Movie Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (710)2hYou walk the French Quarter for two hours starting at 8:30pm with a theatrical guide who pulls vampire stories from the city's actual crime archives and folklore. The tour includes a vampire tavern, Interview with a Vampire filming locations, and stops at Royal Street and Jackson Square. You don't arrange your own route or research—the guide handles the narrative and the timing, and you arrive at St. Louis Cathedral ready to go.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided evening walk through the French Quarter that treats the city's vampire history as something between fact and legend—the guide does the research and storytelling, so you just follow and listen. The fixed 8:30pm departure and 2-hour length fit an evening schedule without eating into your whole night.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans Cocktail Walking Tour: French Quarter Drinks
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New Orleans Cocktail Walking Tour: French Quarter Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (683)2h–2h 30mA guided cocktail walking tour through New Orleans' French Quarter that stops at three iconic bars to taste classic drinks and hear the history behind each one. The tour departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office on the Mississippi River, lasts around two hours, and includes a local guide, three cocktails with tax and gratuity, and access to historic courtyards and colonial-era buildings. Minimum age is 21; a VIP upgrade option adds a fourth drink and ends with live jazz at Fritzel's.Is it for me?Book the standard 4:00pm tour if you want the core history and three signature drinks in a two-hour window that fits a typical evening. Choose the VIP upgrade if you have time for a fourth cocktail and want to end the night with live jazz—it's the option that turns the tour into a full French Quarter evening.Free cancellationfromUS$ 28View ›
New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour & Buckner Mansion
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New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour & Buckner Mansion★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (570)2hYou walk 1.5 miles through the Garden District with a guide who covers Louisiana history, Greek Revival architecture, and the enslaved labor behind the mansions. You stop at The Rink for refreshments, see the Buckner Mansion from American Horror Story: Coven, and view Lafayette Cemetery from outside its gates. The tour takes two hours and includes a professional guide; everything else — food, drinks, tips — is on you.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand the Garden District's architecture and history without arranging their own route — the guide sets the pace and covers the context. The 1.5-mile walk over two hours is steady but not strenuous, though it's not recommended if you have spinal issues or cardiovascular concerns.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans Garden District: Mansion Tour & Walking History
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New Orleans Garden District: Mansion Tour & Walking History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (563)2hYou enter a restored 1859 mansion filled with period antiques and art, then walk through the Garden District's tree-lined streets past homes of famous residents, learning how new American money clashed with old Creole wealth in 19th-century New Orleans. A professional guide narrates the whole thing, and the tour takes two to three hours on mostly flat ground with one set of stairs inside the home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside an actual 19th-century mansion and understand the social history behind the neighborhood's architecture, rather than just walking past the houses from the street. The guide's knowledge of the rivalry between new and old money is what transforms a stroll into a real story.Free cancellationKids −73%fromUS$ 26View ›
Destrehan Plantation: Guided Tour, Folk-Life Demo & Slave Revolt Exhibit
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Destrehan Plantation: Guided Tour, Folk-Life Demo & Slave Revolt Exhibit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (555)45mYou’ll walk Destrehan Plantation with a local guide in period dress, hear real stories from both sides of its history, see folk-life crafts in action, and explore exhibits like the 1811 Slave Revolt. Relax under ancient oaks or grab lunch at Indigo Café—the kind of day that lingers long after you’ve left.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: Ghost, Vampire & Voodoo Walking Tour Adults Only
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New Orleans: Ghost, Vampire & Voodoo Walking Tour Adults Only★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (512)2hYou walk the French Quarter for two hours with a guide who practices witchcraft or voodoo, stopping at the Lalaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, and haunted hotels while hearing the graphic, uncensored history of murders, voodoo, vampires and witchcraft. A bar stop breaks up the tour, and you get access to exclusive ghost photos taken by previous guests. Small groups keep it intimate.Is it for me?Book this if you want the uncensored, graphic history of New Orleans' darkest corners told by someone who actually practices within these communities—the kind of detail and honesty you won't get from larger tour groups or family-friendly alternatives.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot & Walking Tour
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New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot & Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (487)1hYou walk through the French Quarter's most photographed landmarks—St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, Preservation Hall, and more—while a local photographer captures you in each spot. Small groups mean personal attention, and you receive 15–20 edited photos within ten business days. No experience needed; just bring yourself and comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional photos of yourself in New Orleans without arranging a separate photographer or spending hours editing phone pictures—the small group size and local guide's knowledge of the best light and angles are what make the difference between a souvenir and a photo you'll actually frame.Free cancellation-10%Kids −15%fromUS$ 59View ›
New Orleans Cemetery Tour: Graves of the notorious
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New Orleans Cemetery Tour: Graves of the notorious★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (479)1h 30mYou walk St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 with author Sally Asher for 90 minutes, learning burial practices and the untold stories of notable citizens — from a secret photographer to the turducken's inventor. The tour covers less than a mile, includes insider cultural tips, and meets at the Esplanade Avenue gate.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the real New Orleans history — the scandals and contradictions, not the sanitized version — and don't mind a slow walk through a cemetery to get it. Expect 90 minutes on your feet with no rushing; that's what makes room for the stories that actually stick with you.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 25View ›
Garden District New Orleans: Celebrity Homes & Historic Walking Tour
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Garden District New Orleans: Celebrity Homes & Historic Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (473)2hYou walk two hours through New Orleans' Garden District with a local guide who shows you celebrity homes, 1800s mansions, and movie filming locations. The tour covers the main historic streets, includes stories about the neighborhood's famous residents, and is wheelchair accessible. Book if you want the main sights without arranging your own route or timing.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Garden District's main sights and celebrity homes without figuring out the route yourself — the fixed two-hour walk and local guide handle the timing and navigation, leaving you free to listen and look.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: Witchcraft, Voodoo & Ghost Tour with Spell Casting
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New Orleans: Witchcraft, Voodoo & Ghost Tour with Spell Casting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (469)2hYou walk the French Quarter with an expert guide who separates real history from Hollywood myth — from the Ursuline Convent and Napoleon House to the infamous LaLaurie Mansion and a working voodoo shop. The tour culminates in exclusive access to a witch coven's actual temple, where you participate in a group spell-casting ritual in the hidden courtyard. Plan for 2 to 3 hours on foot through the Quarter.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want New Orleans history beyond the surface — the real people, the documented hauntings, the cultural roots of voodoo and witchcraft — and who are comfortable with dark subject matter. The 2- to 3-hour pace keeps the experience focused and walkable, and the spell-casting ritual at the end is something you won't find on other tours.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 29View ›
New Orleans Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery Gates Tour
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New Orleans Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery Gates Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (456)2hYou walk through the Garden District's mansion-lined streets with a local guide who points out celebrity homes and architectural history, ride past the St. Charles Streetcar, and view Lafayette Cemetery #1's aboveground tombs from the gates while learning about New Orleans' burial customs and the stories of the people buried there. The tour is wheelchair accessible, moves at a comfortable pace, and takes two hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Garden District's real history—the architecture, the names, the why behind the mansions—without arranging your own research or getting lost on the streets. The small-group format and local guide mean you hear the stories that don't make it into guidebooks, and the two-hour length fits into an afternoon without eating your whole day.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour Mansions
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New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour Mansions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (412)2hA two-hour walking tour of New Orleans' Garden District with a licensed local guide covers Greek Revival, Italianate and Victorian mansions built in the 1800s, plus a visit to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 to learn the city's distinctive above-ground burial customs. Groups stay under 14 people. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; the tour runs in favorable weather only, with a reschedule or refund if canceled.Is it for me?Your guide teaches you to read architectural styles by standing in front of the actual houses, pointing out what makes Greek Revival different from Italianate and Victorian—the small group means you can ask about the details that catch your eye.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
New Orleans: Voodoo, Vampire & Ghost Walking Tour
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New Orleans: Voodoo, Vampire & Ghost Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (395)1h 30mYou walk the French Quarter for two hours with a local guide who covers verified ghost stories at LaLaurie Mansion, St. Louis Cathedral, and other haunted sites. You learn about New Orleans' vampire folklore, pirate history, and public executions—all grounded in historical research rather than theatrics. The guide is included; routes may change due to festivals or construction.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of New Orleans' haunted side without the theatrics—the guide's research-backed stories are what make the difference between a ghost tour and an actual account of what happened here.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −31%fromUS$ 32View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: True Crime Walking Tour
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New Orleans French Quarter: True Crime Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (354)2hYou walk the French Quarter's actual crime locations while a guide reads from police records and court documents, stopping at the buildings where documented murders, kidnappings, and unsolved deaths took place. The tour includes cases most guides skip—some only recently revealed from archives, others that made it onto crime reality shows. Expect graphic, unedited stories backed by historical records, not folklore.Is it for me?Book this if you want the unfiltered history of New Orleans' real crimes, not the sanitized version—the guide uses actual court documents and police records, which is what makes the stories verifiable instead of sensational.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter Walking Tour & Architecture Stories
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New Orleans: French Quarter Walking Tour & Architecture Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (331)2hYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide, stopping at places like Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral while learning about Creole Colonial and Spanish architecture. Expect real stories behind each building, laughter over mispronounced names, and sensory moments — from warm brick to distant church bells — that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
New Orleans: Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour & Untold Stories
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New Orleans: Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour & Untold Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (326)2hYou’ll wander under live oaks in Metairie Cemetery with an expert guide who shares wild tales of New Orleans’ millionaires, madams, writers, and gamblers. Expect laughter, odd details (like pyramids with sphinxes), and space for quiet reflection among marble angels. Entry is included — just bring your curiosity.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −64%fromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Walking Tour
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New Orleans: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (326)45mYou’ll walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 after dark with a local guide—lantern in hand—hearing real stories about New Orleans’ famous residents like Marie Laveau and Homer Plessy. Expect quiet moments among old tombs, honest history (not ghost tales), and time to feel the weight of this city’s past under the stars.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 41View ›
French Quarter Walking Tour: New Orleans History Local Guide
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French Quarter Walking Tour: New Orleans History Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (305)2hA 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans' French Quarter with a live English-speaking guide covers the Mississippi River, French Market, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and hidden Creole courtyards. The guide explains how the 1788 fire rebuilt the Quarter's architecture, traces Creole society and slavery through the Quadroon Ballroom, points out where Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner worked, and recounts legends from Pirate's Alley. You walk about 2 miles at a leisurely pace, starting and ending near the river.Is it for me?You have a free afternoon and want the Quarter's history without spending the day assembling it yourself—a guide who knows the connections between the fire, the architecture, the people and the streets means the 2 hours hold together as one story instead of a series of buildings.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −75%fromUS$ 29View ›
New Orleans: Bad Broads Crime Walking Tour French Quarter
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New Orleans: Bad Broads Crime Walking Tour French Quarter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (302)1h 30mYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide who brings infamous women’s stories to life. Hear tales of voodoo queens and scandalous madams, pause at haunted corners like LaLaurie Mansion, and feel the city’s layered history under your feet. If you’re curious about crime, ghosts, or just want a different view of NOLA — this tour lingers long after it ends.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans: Voodoo Queen Walking Tour & Marie Laveau Sites
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New Orleans: Voodoo Queen Walking Tour & Marie Laveau Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (269)1h 30mYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide who knows all the stories — from secret offerings at St. Louis Cathedral to incense-filled shops and Congo Square’s history. Feel the city’s living spirit as you trace Marie Laveau’s footsteps and learn why voodoo is more than legend here.Free cancellationfromUS$ 32View ›
New Orleans Music Heritage Tour: 300 years of jazz, blues & rock
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New Orleans Music Heritage Tour: 300 years of jazz, blues & rock★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (250)2hA 2-hour walking tour through the Marigny, French Quarter and Treme neighborhoods of New Orleans, led by Keith, a Louisiana record expert, with songs and stories spanning 300 years of blues, jazz, gospel and rock n'roll. The tour includes stops at Preservation Hall, Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, Bourbon Street and J&M Studios — the birthplace of rock and roll — with Bluetooth speaker accompaniment of the artists and locations you visit.Is it for me?Book the 10am or 1pm departure if you want the neighborhoods quieter and the stories easier to hear; the 6pm tour moves through busier streets. All three departures cover the same route and stories — the time you choose depends on whether you prefer walking in daylight or early evening.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: Family Ghost Tour French Quarter & LaLaurie
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New Orleans: Family Ghost Tour French Quarter & LaLaurie★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (232)2hYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter on a family-friendly ghost tour with local stories at LaLaurie Mansion and Jackson Square. Expect small group laughs, gentle chills, and real history woven in—plus time for questions and silly moments along Royal Street. You might even catch yourself glancing over your shoulder by the end.Free cancellationKids −51%fromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans: Historic Cemetery Walking Tour & Katrina Memorial
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New Orleans: Historic Cemetery Walking Tour & Katrina Memorial★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (198)2hYou walk through three historic New Orleans cemeteries with a guide who knows the burial traditions, Masonic history, and stories of those lost to disease and disaster. The 1.5–2 hour tour includes St. Patrick #1 & #2 and the Katrina Memorial, with no entry fees or transportation to arrange separately. Bring water and comfortable shoes for uneven ground.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand New Orleans' history through its cemeteries and burial traditions without arranging separate transportation or paying additional entry fees — the guide's knowledge and the fixed route mean you get the full story in one afternoon.Free cancellationKids −21%fromUS$ 38View ›
New Orleans: Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide
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New Orleans: Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (187)1h 45mYou’ll walk New Orleans’ streets with a real Vodou High Priestess as your guide—hearing stories in Congo Square, learning ancestor rituals by the Egun tree, and visiting Marie Laveau’s site. Expect honest answers to every question and sensory moments that stay with you long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −37%fromUS$ 40View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour & Haunted Stories Walk
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour & Haunted Stories Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (186)1hYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter at night with a local guide who knows every haunted corner and story — from Jackson Square’s restless ghosts to the infamous LaLaurie Mansion’s dark secrets. Expect laughter, chills, and real moments as you explore atmospheric streets and hear tales that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 26View ›
New Orleans Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour
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New Orleans Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (178)2hYou’ll wander beneath ancient oaks in New Orleans’ Garden District, hear local stories about famous residents and old rivalries, and see Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from its historic gates with your expert guide. Expect a mix of architectural details, pop culture trivia, and quiet moments under the southern sun — it lingers with you after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −72%fromUS$ 25View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Voodoo History & Jackson Square Walking Tour
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New Orleans French Quarter: Voodoo History & Jackson Square Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (163)1h 45mYou walk through Congo Square and Marie Laveau's neighborhood, past Bourbon Street and Preservation Hall, ending at Jackson Square. The guide—a Master Storyteller—connects voodoo history, the slave trade, music traditions, and Louisiana politics across 105 minutes, leaving you able to navigate and understand the Quarter on your own. All fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the French Quarter's layout and history before exploring it alone, and you'd rather not piece together voodoo, music, and Louisiana politics from a dozen different sources. The Master Storyteller format is what makes the facts land.Free cancellationKids −76%fromUS$ 21View ›
New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square & Royal Street
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New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square & Royal Street★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (154)2hYou get a two-hour introduction to the French Quarter's main sites—Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, French Market, and Royal Street—with a local guide who explains the immigrant history and architectural details most visitors miss. The group stays under 14, so you hear everything. It's steady walking on flat ground, and the tour runs rain or shine.Is it for me?Book this if you want the French Quarter's main story—history, architecture, and why the neighborhood matters—without the chaos of a large tour group or the work of finding these spots yourself. The small size is what makes the guide's knowledge actually useful.Free cancellationfromUS$ 37View ›
Movie and TV Show Tour of New Orleans: 13+ Filming Locations
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Movie and TV Show Tour of New Orleans: 13+ Filming Locations★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (153)2hA two-hour walking tour of New Orleans movie and TV filming locations covers thirteen-plus productions including The Originals, Interview with the Vampire, NCIS New Orleans, Runaway Jury, Your Honor and Chef, guided by a licensed tour guide through the French Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods. The route includes the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum—the first licensed pharmacy in the United States—Jackson Square, Voodoo Authentica, and a pre-fire building that survived the Great Fire of 1788, each with its own film history and architectural story. Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels, though the tour involves continuous walking.Is it for me?Pick this if you're arriving with limited time and want to move through multiple filming locations without deciding which streets to explore—the guide sets the route and pace through the Quarter's film sites.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans Street Art Tour: Bywater & Murals with Artist Meet
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New Orleans Street Art Tour: Bywater & Murals with Artist Meet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (149)2h–2h 20mYou walk through Bywater, St. Roch, and Faubourg Marigny with a guide who knows the local artists and the history behind the work. You get a break at St. Roch Market with access to food and drinks, see Laurel True's mosaics and work by the city's best-known street artists, and finish at a Banksy piece on the French Quarter's edge. You leave with artist contact information so you can follow up on work that interests you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see where New Orleans street artists actually work instead of the tourist version of the French Quarter, and you'd rather have someone explain what you're looking at than figure it out alone.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 40View ›
New Orleans: Congo Square Voodoo History & Marie Laveau Tour
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New Orleans: Congo Square Voodoo History & Marie Laveau Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (148)1h 30mYou walk Congo Square and the French Quarter with a guide who separates Voodoo's real history from its Hollywood version. You learn about Marie Laveau's actual life, handle traditional artifacts like gris-gris bags and vevers, and end at Voodoo Authentica—a functioning temple and educational space run by practitioners. The whole tour takes around two hours and includes access to explore the temple afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of New Orleans Voodoo without the tourist mythology—a local guide who knows the difference is what makes that possible in two hours.Free cancellationfromUS$ 39View ›
French Quarter Pirate Tour: Sword Fights & Smuggling Tales
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French Quarter Pirate Tour: Sword Fights & Smuggling Tales★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (148)1h 30m–2hA guided walking tour of New Orleans' French Quarter led by a local pirate historian who covers the real life of pirates in the early 1800s, including their involvement in the Battle of New Orleans, their customs and where treasure was buried. The tour walks through Jackson Square and historic pirate hideouts, lasts around 90 minutes to 2 hours, and includes a local guide; children from age 6 are welcome and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to walk at a conversational pace while hearing pirate stories—not a rushed history lecture or a stationary tour.Free cancellationKids −47%fromUS$ 38View ›
Adults Only French Quarter History Tour: Raunchy New Orleans
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Adults Only French Quarter History Tour: Raunchy New Orleans★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (145)2hAn adults-only walking tour through New Orleans' French Quarter that traces the city's history of vice, crime and scandal across two hours with a live English-speaking guide. You start with a buy-one-get-one Hurricane drink at the Voodoo Lounge, then walk past St. Louis Cathedral, former brothels tied to "House of the Rising Sun," and Gallatin Street—once home to pirates, gangs and a female serial killer. Minimum age 17; those 21 and older can bring their own drinks along.Is it for me?This tour walks the full two hours on foot through the Quarter, so come ready for steady movement. The content is built around vice, crime and scandal—not a family-friendly version of history—which is exactly why someone picks it over a standard tour.Free cancellationfromUS$ 21View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Pub Crawl & Haunted Bars
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Pub Crawl & Haunted Bars★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (141)2hYou’ll walk cobbled streets with a costumed local guide, sip cocktails in haunted bars, hear stories of voodoo and vanished pirates, and maybe catch something strange near St. Louis Cathedral. This New Orleans ghost pub crawl isn’t about jump scares—it’s about feeling the city breathe around you after dark.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour & Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
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New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour & Beignets at Cafe Du Monde★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (139)2hYou’ll wander historic streets in New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide who brings old stories to life. See Jackson Square, hear music drifting from corners, and end (if you choose) with beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde. Expect laughter, new flavors, and details you’d miss alone — plus plenty of time to linger after your tour wraps up.Free cancellationKids −54%fromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans Witches Coven Walking Tour: Witchcraft History
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New Orleans Witches Coven Walking Tour: Witchcraft History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (117)2hThe Witches Coven Walking Tour traces ancestral witchcraft through New Orleans' Garden District, where you walk past the grand homes and burial grounds of real practitioners who shaped the city's oldest Uptown families. A licensed guide descended from hundreds of years of New Orleanians leads the two-hour route through Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and the neighborhood's opulent architecture, separating documented craft history from the fictional accounts that dominate the city's supernatural reputation. The tour runs rain or shine and suits all fitness levels, though uneven terrain makes it unsuitable for those with mobility concerns.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and is a descendant of the witches and families whose stories shape the tour, so the commentary flows from lived family history rather than research alone—this works best for travelers who want the real accounts behind New Orleans' supernatural reputation, not the fictional versions.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans: Storyville & Bourbon Street History Tour
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New Orleans: Storyville & Bourbon Street History Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (108)2hYou walk 2 hours through the French Quarter starting at Jackson Square, stopping twice for drinks at actual bars, and learning how sex work shaped New Orleans from its founding through the Civil War and into Storyville. The guide is a professional historian of the city, not a performer, and the tour ends in front of a real brothel in the neighborhood that gave the industry its name.Is it for me?Right for anyone 21 and older who wants the real history of how women shaped New Orleans, told by someone who knows the streets and the stories—not a sanitized museum version, but the actual places where it happened.Free cancellationfromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans Garden District: Anne Rice House & Cemetery Walking Tour
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New Orleans Garden District: Anne Rice House & Cemetery Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (107)2hYou walk through New Orleans' Garden District with a local guide, passing the homes of Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock, and other notable residents while learning about the neighborhood's history as the American Sector. The tour includes exterior views of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and the Coven House from American Horror Story, all in a small group over roughly two hours with no separate transportation needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Garden District's architecture and celebrity homes explained by someone who knows the neighborhood, without spending half the day or figuring out which houses matter—the guide and the small group size handle both.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −51%fromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour: Frenchmen Street & Congo Square
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New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour: Frenchmen Street & Congo Square★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (107)2hYou walk four key sites — Louis Armstrong Park, the Old U.S. Mint jazz museum, Congo Square in Treme, and live music on Frenchmen Street — guided by a native New Orleans musician or cultural historian who explains the actual history instead of the tourist version. Museum entry and a small-group format are included, and the tour wraps before evening so you can catch dinner in the neighborhood.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand jazz history from people who actually lived it, not from a guide reading facts — the small-group format and native guides are what make the difference between a walking tour and an education.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 35View ›
Metairie Cemetery New Orleans: Historic Monuments & Graves Tour
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Metairie Cemetery New Orleans: Historic Monuments & Graves Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (106)2hYou walk 127 acres of Metairie Cemetery with a licensed guide who shares the stories of governors, mayors, Carnival royalty, and musicians buried there. The tour is run by Save Our Cemeteries, the nonprofit official operator, and takes two hours. Wheelchair accessible, no prior knowledge needed, and your ticket supports cemetery restoration work.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand New Orleans through its history and the people who shaped it, without arranging transport or a separate guide — the official operator and fixed two-hour format handle both.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans: Haunted French Quarter Walking Tour & Ghost Stories
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New Orleans: Haunted French Quarter Walking Tour & Ghost Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (105)2hYou walk through the French Quarter for two hours with a local guide who shares their favorite ghost stories from Jackson Square to LaLaurie Mansion, with a drink-and-restroom break halfway through. The tour covers why New Orleans is considered America's most haunted city, and you leave with the stories that locals actually tell.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real stories behind New Orleans' haunted reputation without having to research them yourself — a local guide who knows which locations matter and what actually happened in them is what makes the difference between a walk and an experience that stays with you.Free cancellationKids −51%fromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter Haunted Ghost & Vampire Walk
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New Orleans: French Quarter Haunted Ghost & Vampire Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.47 (100)2hYou’ll wind through New Orleans’ French Quarter by lamplight with a local guide sharing ghost stories outside LaLaurie Mansion and inside the Pharmacy Museum. Listen for footsteps that aren’t yours as you hear tales of vampires and haunted theaters—then decide for yourself what lingers in these old walls long after midnight.Free cancellationfromUS$ 15View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: History Walking Tour & Voodoo Stories
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New Orleans French Quarter: History Walking Tour & Voodoo Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (82)2hYou’ll walk cobbled streets with a local guide sharing raw French Quarter history—from Jackson Square’s beginnings to voodoo legends at Voodoo Authentica. See St. Louis Cathedral up close and end your day in one of New Orleans’ oldest bars with stories echoing long after you leave.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts & Legends Route
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New Orleans Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts & Legends Route★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (80)2hIf you want to hear true ghost stories and see where New Orleans’ darkest legends really happened, this tour is for you. You’ll walk with a local who knows every secret corner and get details most folks never hear.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
French Quarter Walking Tour New Orleans: Creole History & Jazz
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French Quarter Walking Tour New Orleans: Creole History & Jazz★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (79)2hYou walk four key sites in the Vieux Carré—Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Louis Armstrong Park and a 19th-century house courtyard—with a guide explaining how Creole culture (West African, Native American and European) shaped Louisiana's jazz, food and identity. Entry to the Hermann-Grima House courtyard is included, and the pace lets you absorb the stories instead of rushing through them.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand why New Orleans feels Caribbean rather than Southern, and who have time to absorb stories instead of rushing landmarks. The pace is steady—you are walking the French Quarter and stopping to learn—so plan for a morning or afternoon, not a sprint.Free cancellationKids −42%fromUS$ 35View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Walking Tour, Legends & Small Groups
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New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Walking Tour, Legends & Small Groups★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (76)2hYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter by gaslight with a local guide sharing haunting tales—LaLaurie Mansion chills, pirate bars, voodoo legends—plus stop for cocktails and see hidden corners most miss. Small groups keep things personal. The city’s mysteries will stay with you long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 35View ›
Ghost tour French Quarter: Vampire lore and LaLaurie Mansion
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Ghost tour French Quarter: Vampire lore and LaLaurie Mansion★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (76)1h 30mYou’ll walk New Orleans’ haunted French Quarter at night with a local guide, hear true ghost and vampire stories (including custom fang lore), and stand outside infamous places like LaLaurie Mansion. Expect laughter mixed with chills—and moments that linger long after you leave Royal Street behind.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
New Orleans Music Tour: From Congo Square to Rock 'n' Roll
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New Orleans Music Tour: From Congo Square to Rock 'n' Roll★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (75)2hA two-hour guided tour of New Orleans music history, starting at Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square and ending at Preservation Hall, tracing how West African traditions became the foundation of jazz, R&B, rock and roll, and bounce. The tour visits J&M Studios, the birthplace of the "New Orleans Sound"; walks through Storyville, the red light district where early jazz took shape; and ends among current street musicians keeping the tradition alive. Live English-speaking guide included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand how West African ritual, jazz, R&B, rock and roll and bounce all trace back to one city—the guide connects the landmarks and the musicians across two centuries of American music, so the history holds together instead of feeling like a list of stops.Free cancellationKids −72%fromUS$ 25View ›
New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour & Lafayette Cemetery
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New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour & Lafayette Cemetery★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (75)2hYou’ll walk shaded streets lined with live oaks in New Orleans’ Garden District, hear real stories from your local guide about Irish immigrants and old families, step quietly among Lafayette Cemetery No. 1’s above-ground tombs, and catch glimpses of daily life behind those famous iron fences—a slow afternoon that lingers long after you’ve left.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −100%fromUS$ 35View ›
Tremé Walking Tour & Photo Experience: Storyville District
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Tremé Walking Tour & Photo Experience: Storyville District★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (73)1h–1h 30mA 60-minute walking tour of the Tremé neighborhood and Storyville District in New Orleans, led by a live English-speaking guide. You'll visit Backatown Coffee Parlour at the site of historic Storyville, learn about the district's role as a red-light area from 1897 to 1917, see the Charity Hospital building and the Interstate 10 overpass that divided the community, and stop at the Mardi Gras Museum. The tour focuses on the authentic history and culture of this African American neighborhood rather than the typical tourist stops.Is it for me?If you're staying in the city without a car, this tour reaches you via public transportation and keeps you on foot through neighborhoods most visitors don't see. The guide's knowledge of the real history—not the sanitized version—is what makes the difference between walking past these streets and understanding why they matter.Instant confirmationKids −62%fromUS$ 27View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost Stories & True Crime Walking Tour
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New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost Stories & True Crime Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (58)2hYou walk through the French Quarter at night with a guide who knows the ghost stories and true crime history of Bourbon Street, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours, covers a mile on foot, and is wheelchair accessible. You'll finish early enough to have the rest of your evening free.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of New Orleans — the stories that shaped the city and the people who lived them — without having to research it yourself or wander the streets guessing which buildings matter. The evening timing means you can eat dinner first and still have your night free.Free cancellationfromUS$ 33View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter Walk with Local Guide & History
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New Orleans: French Quarter Walk with Local Guide & History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (52)2hYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide who knows every corner — from Jackson Square’s artists to hidden jazz stories and river views. Expect real conversation, unexpected music drifting down Royal Street, and sensory moments like warm beignets or distant steamboat horns. It’s not just sightseeing; you’ll feel woven into the city’s rhythm.Free cancellationKids −36%fromUS$ 32View ›
New Orleans Treme: Street Art Walk with Local Guide
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New Orleans Treme: Street Art Walk with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (47)1h 20mMeet locals in New Orleans’ Treme as you explore street art, jazz bars, and historic spots with a neighborhood guide. Snap photos, learn editing tricks on your phone, hear real stories behind murals—and taste a bit of everyday life you’ll remember long after you leave.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 20View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted walking tour with guide
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New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted walking tour with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.18 (45)2hYou’ll follow a local guide through New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark, hearing true ghost stories as you pass places like LaLaurie Mansion and Pirates Alley. Feel the city’s eerie atmosphere up close and share quiet moments with your group — experiences you’ll remember long after you leave those old streets behind.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter Disease History Walking Tour
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New Orleans: French Quarter Disease History Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (33)2hYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide who doesn’t shy away from gritty stories or odd medical history. Expect stops at Jackson Square and the Pharmacy Museum, tales of voodoo and yellow fever, plus small moments that make you see these streets differently by the end.Free cancellationKids −51%fromUS$ 37View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Ghost Tour, Small Groups
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New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Ghost Tour, Small Groups★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (26)2hYou walk the French Quarter at night with a licensed local guide and up to eight other people, stopping at buildings tied to documented hauntings—Madame Lalaurie's house, a restaurant with a lingering presence, a church with its own story. The guide separates real history from legend and focuses on the people and events that left their mark. No jump scares, no gimmicks, just the stories that have stayed in the city for centuries.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the actual history of New Orleans' hauntings without the theater—a licensed guide and small group size mean you hear the real stories and can actually see the buildings they're attached to, instead of being part of a large crowd on a scripted tour.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Self-Guided Tremé Walking Tour: Jazz, History & Culture
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Self-Guided Tremé Walking Tour: Jazz, History & Culture★★★★★★★★★★ 4.29 (24)1hIf you want to feel New Orleans beyond Bourbon Street, this self-guided Tremé tour is it. You’ll hear real stories, see jazz history up close, and walk streets where culture lives in every corner. Go at your own pace—there’s no rush when the city’s this alive.Free cancellation-10%fromUS$ 10.79View ›
New Orleans: Metairie Cemetery Audio Tour & Carnival Stories
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New Orleans: Metairie Cemetery Audio Tour & Carnival Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.08 (13)35mYou’ll wander Metairie Cemetery at your own pace with a GPS audio tour, hearing tales of Carnival royalty, military heroes, and secret symbols as you walk beneath live oaks and marble angels. Includes lifetime access so you can return or pause whenever you want—expect moments that surprise you and stories that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 9.99View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost & Voodoo Walking Tour
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New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost & Voodoo Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (12)1h–2hYou meet your guide at a historic bar courtyard on Bourbon Street and walk through the French Quarter for 1–2 hours, stopping at Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and other landmarks while hearing ghost, voodoo, and vampire stories. You can check out a real EMF paranormal detector to use during the walk, grab a drink at bars along the route, and take photos. The tour moves at a moderate pace and includes a local guide; drinks and gratuities are separate. Arrive a few minutes early to check in at the Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop gates.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want the French Quarter's history and ghost stories from someone who lives there, without arranging your own route or timing—the local guide and fixed schedule handle both, and the paranormal angle keeps it engaging beyond a standard walk.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 35View ›
1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans
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1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)2hThe 1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans is a two-hour guided experience led by costumed historical interpreters who recount the largest slave uprising in U.S. history. You walk the plantation grounds, view the 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit in the overseer's cabin, explore dependency buildings including a slave cabin with an enslaved registry, and watch a folk-life demonstration. The tour is built on deeply researched historical accounts and original documents held in the Legacy Room. Children are welcome from age 7; the grounds are wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?This tour is built for anyone seeking a substantive account of Louisiana's history beyond the standard plantation narrative. The two-hour format and self-guided option afterward let you spend as much time as you want on the grounds without a rigid schedule, and the costumed interpreters ground the story in documented resistance rather than romanticized versions of the past.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 30View ›
French Quarter New Orleans: History & Architecture Walking Tour
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French Quarter New Orleans: History & Architecture Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (2)1h 30mYou walk the French Quarter's original grid with a guide whose family has deep roots in New Orleans, stopping at Jackson Square and the colonial-era buildings that still line the streets. You hear the stories behind the architecture — which structures survived fires, how three centuries of Spanish, French, Creole, and American influence shaped the neighborhood — and you get an optional restroom break. The tour covers the entire French Quarter on foot and takes in the live jazz and blues that drift from the bars and courtyards around you.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want the real history of New Orleans from someone whose family actually lived it, and who don't mind walking on uneven streets to get it — the ancestral knowledge is what makes the stories stick.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Garden District walking tour New Orleans: Architecture & cemetery
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Garden District walking tour New Orleans: Architecture & cemetery★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)2hA two-hour guided walking tour of New Orleans' Garden District covers the neighborhood's architecture, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and the homes of notable residents past and present. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide and visits to Commander's Palace Restaurant. Small groups depart from near St. Charles Avenue, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour starts near St. Charles Avenue and moves through the neighborhood on foot, so you don't need a car or have to arrange your own transport—public transit gets you to the meeting point, and the guide handles the rest of the day from there.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
Laura Plantation Tour: Black Union Soldiers' Stories
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Laura Plantation Tour: Black Union Soldiers' Stories50mA 50-minute guided outdoor tour at Laura Plantation that centers on nine enslaved men who escaped and fought as Union Soldiers during the Civil War. The tour walks the plantation grounds and the authentic 1840s slave cabins where these men lived, telling their individual stories and the impact of slavery and the Civil War in Louisiana. A self-guided exhibit is available before or after the tour for deeper context into the lives of the enslaved community.Is it for me?This is a shared guided tour, so you'll walk with other visitors and a live guide rather than exploring on your own. Choose it if you want the stories of these nine men told by someone who knows the history, grounded in the actual places they lived—the cabins and grounds where their lives unfolded before they escaped.Free cancellationKids −56%fromUS$ 32View ›

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French Quarter Food Walking Tour: Gumbo, Oysters & Tastings
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French Quarter Food Walking Tour: Gumbo, Oysters & Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (6,720)3hA three-hour food walking tour of New Orleans' French Quarter where you taste your way through Creole and Cajun cooking at multiple restaurants and food establishments, guided by a knowledgeable local. The tour includes tastings of gumbo, po'boys, boudin, muffuletta, jambalaya, oysters, crab boudin balls, beignets and pralines—enough to read like a meal. You can book the standard group tour or upgrade to a small-group option capped at 13 guests for a closer connection to the food and stories.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste your way through New Orleans' Creole and Cajun cooking without planning which restaurants to hit—the guide handles the route and the tastings are all arranged, so you show up and eat your way through the Quarter.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 82View ›
New Orleans Food Tour: Creole Cuisine & French Quarter History
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New Orleans Food Tour: Creole Cuisine & French Quarter History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,683)3hYou walk through the French Quarter with a history-focused guide, stopping at five restaurants to sample gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas, pralines and hot sauces while learning the origins of each dish. The tour covers 1.5 miles at a relaxed pace, includes server gratuities, and ends at Jackson Square around happy hour. A vegetarian menu option is available; note that gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options are not offered.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the main dishes that define New Orleans food — gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas, pralines — without arranging five separate restaurant visits or deciding what to order; the guide's history narrative and the set menu structure mean you learn and eat in one coherent afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
New Orleans: Food & Cocktail Walking Tour French Quarter
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New Orleans: Food & Cocktail Walking Tour French Quarter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (862)4hYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter tasting gumbo, muffulettas, fried plantains, and pralines while sipping classic cocktails like Hurricanes and Pimm’s Cups. With a local guide leading you to six different spots—including an award-winning grill and family-run candy shop—you’ll hear stories behind every dish. It’s lively, filling, sometimes messy—and full of flavor.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 160View ›
New Orleans Jazz History Walking Tour: Live Music
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New Orleans Jazz History Walking Tour: Live Music★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (628)2h 30mA 2.5-hour walking tour of New Orleans' jazz history starts at Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, moves through the French Quarter with a local expert, and ends with live music and a drink at a venue your guide picks for that night's best performance. The route covers roughly 1.5 miles on foot; participants must be 21 or older, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.Is it for me?Choose the small group tour to share stories with other jazz enthusiasts, or book privately if you want to pause longer at neighborhoods that speak to you and adjust the route based on what interests you most.Free cancellationfromUS$ 61View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Cocktail History Walking Tour & 4 Drinks
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New Orleans French Quarter: Cocktail History Walking Tour & 4 Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (627)3hYou meet your guide at Patrick's Bar Vin and taste four classic New Orleans cocktails across four historic venues over three hours: a Rum Punch, Sazerac, Brandy Crusta, and Roffignac. You learn the real origins of each drink and walk past St. Louis Cathedral and through Royal Street with someone who knows the French Quarter's bar culture firsthand. The tour ends at Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, where you can stay for live music or head to Frenchmen Street on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand New Orleans cocktail culture instead of just drinking your way through Bourbon Street — the guide and the venues do the work of connecting the drinks to the city's actual history, which is what makes three hours feel like you learned something instead of just had a good time (though you'll have that too).Free cancellationfromUS$ 95View ›
New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour
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New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.46 (120)4hA 4-hour activity in New Orleans combining a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking with a guided cocktail walking tour through the French Quarter. You watch a professional chef prepare jambalaya, gumbo and pralines, sample the dishes with coffee and beer, then walk to historic bars to learn the origins of the Sazerac and other classics while sipping two included drinks. Minimum age is 21; the cooking class is demonstration only, not hands-on.Is it for me?This works well for small groups or friends who want to understand New Orleans food and drink culture in one afternoon without splitting the day between separate activities. The fixed schedule—cooking class first, then cocktails—keeps everything connected, and the two included drinks mean you're not negotiating prices at each bar.Free cancellationfromUS$ 106View ›
New Orleans: Treme Second Line Parade & Brass Band Walking Tour
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New Orleans: Treme Second Line Parade & Brass Band Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (103)2h 30mYou walk alongside a live brass band and dancers through Treme's streets on a 2.5-hour Second Line parade tour with guide King Hollis Burton. You'll learn the history of African American fraternal societies and Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs while experiencing the music and movement firsthand. Bottled water is provided, and the route varies based on where the parade is that day, so you see the neighborhood as it actually celebrates.Is it for me?This is for anyone who wants to understand New Orleans culture by being inside it rather than watching from the sidelines—the walking pace and live parade format mean you're moving with the community, not standing still taking photos.Instant confirmationKids −50%fromUS$ 30View ›
New Orleans: French Quarter & Treme Walking Tour Private
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New Orleans: French Quarter & Treme Walking Tour Private★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (29)2h 30mYou walk through the French Quarter and into Treme with a private guide who shares the history of Creole settlement, architecture, and New Orleans' role as the birthplace of jazz. The tour covers up to 2 miles at your own pace with breaks as needed, tailored to what interests you most. Hotel pickup is not included, so you'll meet your guide at a set location in the French Quarter.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore the French Quarter and Treme on foot with someone who knows the neighborhoods well, without the pace and stops dictated by a group schedule.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 320View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: 2-3 Hour Walking Tour & Local Guide
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New Orleans French Quarter: 2-3 Hour Walking Tour & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (11)3hYou walk 1.5 miles through the French Quarter with a licensed local guide over 2 to 3 hours, stopping at Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Pharmacy Museum, and eight other historic sites where the guide discusses the people and events that built the city. Small groups mean real conversation instead of a script. Contact the guide before booking to confirm availability.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to understand the French Quarter's actual history — the people, the fires, the governors, the pharmacy pioneers — rather than just see the streets. The small group size and local guide mean you get real conversation instead of a script, and the fixed route takes the planning off your hands.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 350View ›

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New Orleans: 3-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass & Guided Walking Tours
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New Orleans: 3-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass & Guided Walking Tours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (604)3dYou’ll feel New Orleans come alive as you ride open-top buses between neighborhoods, join guided walks in both the French Quarter and Garden District, and catch local stories along the way. Expect jazz in the air, unexpected detours for food or music, and time to wander wherever curiosity pulls you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −67%fromUS$ 54View ›
New Orleans: Hop-On Hop-Off & Garden District Walking Tour
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New Orleans: Hop-On Hop-Off & Garden District Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (238)2dYou get two days of unlimited bus access across 18 stops in New Orleans, with the freedom to hop off and explore the French Quarter, Arts District, Magazine Street, and Mardi Gras World at your own rhythm. The included Garden District walking tour adds 45 minutes of guided architecture history at one of five daily times. Buses return every 25 minutes, so you're never stranded, and discounts at local restaurants and shops sweeten the deal.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see New Orleans' main landmarks and neighborhoods without committing to a fixed schedule or group pace. The two-day ticket and 25-minute bus frequency mean you control how long you linger at each stop, and the included Garden District walk adds depth without eating up your whole afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −67%fromUS$ 47View ›
New Orleans Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class: French Quarter
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class: French Quarter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (64)5h 30mA 5.5-hour food walking tour and cooking class in New Orleans combines 6-7 tastings through the French Quarter with a hands-on cooking demonstration at New Orleans School of Cooking. The guide leads you through historic food venues, then you watch and learn to prepare Louisiana dishes including gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding, pralines and biscuits with molasses, served with local Abita beer and refreshments. Minors may attend with a parent or guardian present.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to taste the quarter's most-visited food spots and then learn the recipes in a working kitchen on the same day—the walking portion gives you the context, and the cooking class gives you the technique and a full meal. It's built as a small group, so you're not navigating a crowd, and the guide's knowledge ties the food to the city's history as you move through it.Free cancellationfromUS$ 117View ›

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New Orleans: French Quarter Food Tour with Tastings
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New Orleans: French Quarter Food Tour with Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (227)You’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide who knows everyone’s story—sampling gumbo, étouffée, and bread pudding while hearing how Cajun and Creole dishes came to life here. Taste history in every bite, chat with chefs, and feel the city’s rhythm under your feet—it stays with you longer than you expect.Free cancellation-20%Kids −38%fromUS$ 33View ›

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Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 92 of the 96 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.55 out of 5 across 13,775 reviews.

Are private options available?

Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.

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