Things to do in New Orleans
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Bourbon Street Bar Crawl New Orleans: 4 Stops with ShotsA 2-hour guided bar crawl through the French Quarter and Bourbon Street in New Orleans with a local guide, 4 stops at bars and live music venues, welcome shots included, and a souvenir Crawl Cup that unlocks drink specials for the rest of your trip. Minimum age 21; public transportation and rideshare access available at the meeting point.Is it for me?The crawl moves at a steady pace through the French Quarter and Bourbon Street over 2 hours, so it suits anyone who wants to experience Bourbon Street's bar scene without spending a full night bar-hopping or planning which venues to hit. The guide handles the route and timing, which means you show up, drink, and move to the next spot without deciding where to go.
New Orleans: French Quarter & Garden District Private TourYou walk the French Quarter with a guide who explains the geography and architecture that made the neighborhood; drive through the oak-lined Garden District to see historic mansions and learn the political history behind them; view Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from outside the walls and hear about New Orleans' unique burial traditions; and return without arranging transportation or timing it yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand New Orleans' neighborhoods and history without arranging your own transportation or timing between stops—the private format and mixed walk-and-drive pace let you absorb the details without managing logistics.
New Orleans Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & Meet-and-GreetYou get picked up at baggage claim by a named driver, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and arrive at your destination with the fare already settled. No haggling, no wait, no uncertainty about the route or the cost — just a straightforward ride into the city.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi line and fare negotiation — the fixed price and waiting driver mean you move straight from baggage claim to your hotel without arranging anything else.
New Orleans Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at New Orleans Airport by a professional driver who's tracking your flight, ride in an air-conditioned private vehicle, and arrive at your hotel without negotiating a fare or waiting in a taxi line. The price is confirmed upfront, reminders land on your phone, and a 24/7 support team handles any changes. Book with your flight number and hotel address, and you're set.Is it for me?Book this if you land at MSY and want to skip the taxi queue and fare negotiation — the driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals, so you move straight from baggage claim to the car.
New Orleans Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class: French QuarterA 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.
New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost Stories & True Crime Walking TourYou 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.
New Orleans: French Quarter Walk with Local Guide & HistoryYou’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.
New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour: 3 Food StopsA three-hour bike tour through New Orleans' historic neighborhoods with stops at three local food spots, a live English-speaking guide, and a bicycle included. Start in a park under old oak trees and ride through 200-year-old locally zoned streets where the guide chooses the stops based on what they actually eat. Bring an appetite; water is provided. Allergies and eating restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary comfortably without translation. This tour suits anyone who wants to eat and move at the same time, from families with young children (infant seats available) to solo travelers—the pace works for all fitness levels, and the food stops are the main event, not the bike ride.
Oak Alley Plantation & New Orleans City Tour with PickupYou get hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to Oak Alley Plantation, and a guided route through five distinct New Orleans neighborhoods — French Quarter, Garden District, Faubourg Treme, Lower Ninth Ward, and Warehouse District — with a coffee-and-beignets stop in City Park. The tour runs every day in an air-conditioned minibus, and you choose between morning or afternoon departure to fit your schedule.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see both Oak Alley Plantation and the main New Orleans neighborhoods in a single day without arranging transport, buying separate tickets, or planning the route yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three.
New Orleans Treme: Street Art Walk with Local GuideMeet 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.
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted walking tour with guideYou’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.
New Orleans: Whitney Plantation & Manchac Swamp Kayak ComboYou paddle through Manchac Swamp with a guide who knows the ecosystem and the wildlife, stop for Cajun food at a local seafood spot where you choose whether to eat, then spend the afternoon at Whitney Plantation Museum learning the history of enslaved people on Louisiana plantations. Round-trip transportation from New Orleans is included, and the whole day runs 8 to 9 hours with a natural rhythm that doesn't feel rushed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Louisiana's swamp and plantation history in one day without arranging transport, kayak rentals, or museum tickets separately—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on paddling and learning.
Oak Alley Plantation: New Orleans Tour & Hotel PickupYou're picked up from your New Orleans hotel and driven to Oak Alley Plantation with commentary on the region's geography and hurricane defenses. Spend two hours exploring the mansion with a 30-minute guided tour, then walk the grounds to see slave cabins, overseers' quarters, and the blacksmith shop at your own pace. Lunch is available on-site if you want it. The return journey is included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to visit Oak Alley Plantation without arranging a rental car or navigating the drive yourself—the guide's commentary on the region makes the journey part of the experience, not just the getting there.
Manchac Swamp: 4-Hour Kayak Tour & Cypress ForestYou paddle for four hours through Manchac Swamp's cypress forests with a local naturalist guide, exploring deeper bayou routes away from crowded standard tours. Hotel pickup and all gear — kayak, paddle, life jacket — are included. This tour suits experienced paddlers with moderate fitness who want to spend a full morning or afternoon on the water without arranging their own transport or equipment.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're an experienced kayaker looking to spend a full morning or afternoon on the water without arranging your own gear or transport — the four-hour commitment and experienced-only format are what keep the pace steady and the crowds out.
Oak Alley Plantation & New Orleans: Cemetery & City TourYou start at your hotel and spend the day in a minibus with a licensed guide who knows the city's real history. Oak Alley Plantation gives you an hour to walk the grounds and see the 1837 mansion, then three hours driving through New Orleans covers Jackson Square, the French Quarter overview, the Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery with a short guided walk. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; lunch is not.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main New Orleans story — plantation history, city landmarks, and the harder truths about Katrina — without arranging your own transport or timing between stops. The minibus format and licensed guide mean you get context for what you're seeing, not just a list of places.
New Orleans: French Quarter Disease History Walking TourYou’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.
New Orleans: French Quarter & Treme Walking Tour PrivateYou 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.
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Ghost Tour, Small GroupsYou 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.
New Orleans: French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour with Local GuideYou bike through Bywater, Marigny, and the French Quarter with an owner-guide from Paved Paradise Tours, stopping at St Vincent de Paul Cemetery to learn about New Orleans' unique funerary traditions, then continuing past Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Frenchmen Street's live music venues. The tour includes helmet, water, poncho, and bike; you need moderate fitness for the ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the French Quarter, cemetery, and live music district without planning the route yourself or renting a bike separately — the owner-guide's local knowledge is what makes the stops matter.
New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp TourYou get a small-group airboat ride through private swamp with a captain who explains the wildlife and culture, then a full tour of Oak Alley Plantation's 1837 mansion and its famous 28-oak alley. Parking is included, and the van returns you to your hotel by late afternoon — no separate logistics to manage.Is it for me?Book this if you want both the swamp and the plantation in one morning without arranging separate tours and transport — the private airboat dock near the plantation cuts travel time, and the small group size means the captain can actually respond to what you want to see.
