Things to do in New Orleans
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New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour French QuarterYou walk through the French Quarter with a local guide who stops at seven documented paranormal sites — LaLaurie Mansion, the Pharmacy Museum, Jackson Square, Voodoo Authentica, and others — hearing the real history behind vampire legends, voodoo practice, and the city's most haunted buildings. Groups cap at ten people, so you're never lost in a crowd, and the guide handles all the storytelling so you just follow and listen.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real French Quarter history — the dark parts included — told by someone who actually lives here, and you're comfortable walking uneven streets for a couple of hours in a small group.
Honey Island Swamp Tour New Orleans: Quiet Boat, Wildlife CloseYou get picked up from downtown New Orleans, driven across Lake Pontchartrain, and spend two hours on a small flat-bottom boat moving through Honey Island Swamp with a local guide who explains the ecosystem and Cajun history. The boat's size lets it slip into narrow passages where you see more wildlife and visit a Cajun village only accessible by water. Life jackets are included for children, and you're back in the city by afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Louisiana's swamps and wildlife without arranging your own transport from the city. The small boat size is what lets you slip into narrow passages and get closer to alligators and birds than larger tours can reach.
New Orleans: Ghost, Crime & Voodoo Tour at 8PM with HellvisionYou 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.
French Quarter Food Walking Tour: Gumbo, Oysters & TastingsA 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.
New Orleans: Airboat Ride & Alligator Spotting Jean LafitteYou get a 1 hour 45 minute airboat ride through a cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte with a local guide, unobstructed views of alligators and other wildlife, and the choice between small intimate groups or larger boats. If you book with pickup, the driver collects you from your hotel 1 hour 15 minutes before departure and returns you after the tour, which saves you the 30-mile drive and the problem of finding transport to an area without rideshare services.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see alligators and bayou wildlife without arranging your own 30-mile drive to an area where rideshare doesn't operate—the pickup option takes that logistics problem off your hands entirely.
New Orleans: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & 18 StopsYou board at any of eighteen stops and ride the red route through Jackson Square, the French Quarter, Garden District, and the Arts District, hopping off to explore museums, markets, and streets at your own pace. The live guide provides commentary throughout, buses arrive every thirty minutes, and your ticket covers the full day from first departure until 4pm. No reservations needed for individual stops, no guide waiting for you to catch up—just a ticket and a city that rewards wandering.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see multiple neighborhoods and landmarks without arranging separate transport or timing themselves to a guide's schedule—the thirty-minute frequency means you can spend as long as you want at each stop and catch the next bus without waiting.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour: Marie Laveau's Tomb, New OrleansThe 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.
New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour 21+You 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.
New Orleans: Swamp Boat & Oak Alley Plantation Tour PickupYou’ll step beneath Oak Alley’s famous oaks, hear real Cajun stories inside a plantation home, then drift through quiet Louisiana swamps on a boat with just your group and a local captain. Expect wildlife—maybe an alligator or two—and plenty of small surprises along the way. It’s not just sightseeing; you’ll feel part of this place for a day.
New Orleans City Bus Tour: French Quarter to Garden DistrictA 2.5-hour bus tour of New Orleans with a live English-speaking guide covers the French Quarter, Treme, Marigny, the 9th Ward, and the Garden District, with stops at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 (on morning and midday departures) or the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery (4pm tour), plus a food break at Café Du Monde. The route may shift for parades, festivals or construction. Children from age 3 are welcome; the bus is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The fixed 2.5-hour route and cemetery stop mean you see the neighborhoods and burial grounds most walking tours skip, without building an itinerary yourself—the guide handles the pacing and the history while you sit.
New Orleans: Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour & Cajun VillageYou’ll leave New Orleans behind and glide through Honey Island Swamp on a small boat with a local guide who knows every twist in the bayou. Watch for alligators, raccoons, and birds up close; step into a Cajun village only boats can reach; hear stories you won’t find in any brochure. This is Louisiana’s wild heart—muddy shoes included.
New Orleans Cooking Class: Learn Gumbo, Jambalaya & PralinesA two-hour cooking demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking in the French Quarter where you watch a chef prepare gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, bread pudding, bananas foster, pralines and other Louisiana specialties. You'll hear the history and techniques behind each dish, then enjoy a generous lunch of all the items made in class, served with beer, iced tea and coffee. Take home the recipes to recreate the dishes yourself.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to understand Louisiana cooking through its signature dishes without spending the day in a kitchen — the demonstration format means you get the stories, techniques and flavors in two hours, then sit down to eat instead of cook.
New Orleans French Quarter: Voodoo & Marie Laveau Walking TourYou'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.
French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square & Mississippi RiverA 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.
New Orleans: Night Cemetery & Ghost Bus Tour BYOB PickupYou’ll wander through New Orleans’ Masonic Cemetery after dark with a local guide sharing ghost stories and secrets of above-ground burials. Enjoy BYOB drinks on board as you explore eerie tombs and pause beneath City Park’s ancient oaks—moments that stay with you long after you leave.
New Orleans: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery TourYou'll ride through six neighborhoods in three hours—French Quarter, Garden District, City Park, past the Caesars Superdome, along Frenchmen Street, and through the French Market—with a licensed local guide in an air-conditioned minibus. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you only show up and listen.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main neighborhoods and landmarks of New Orleans without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed 3-hour schedule and hotel pickup handle the logistics, leaving you free to listen and look.
New Orleans: Haunted French Quarter Carriage Tour & LaLaurie MansionYou ride through New Orleans' French Quarter in a small mule-drawn carriage with a licensed guide who connects the city's documented tragedies — fires, epidemics, murders — to the spirits people claim still haunt the buildings. You'll see St. Louis Cathedral and the LaLaurie Mansion, the real story behind the American Horror Story house. The whole tour takes an hour, stays under eight passengers, and requires you to arrive 15 minutes early at 700 Decatur Street.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main haunted history of the French Quarter without walking long distances or joining a large group — the mule-drawn carriage and 8-person limit are what make the stories feel personal instead of rushed.
New Orleans: Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour French QuarterYou 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.
New Orleans City Tour: St. Louis Cemetery & Garden District with PickupYou ride in an air-conditioned minibus with a professional guide who handles the route and the commentary, starting from your downtown or French Quarter hotel. You stop for beignets and coffee in City Park, walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 with its marble crypts, see the St. Louis Cathedral and the Garden District mansions, and pass Lake Pontchartrain and the New Canal Lighthouse. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you just show up ready to go.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see the main neighborhoods, cemeteries, and landmarks of New Orleans without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself — the minibus pickup from your hotel and the fixed route mean you just show up and the guide handles the rest.
National WWII Museum New Orleans: General Admission TicketYou walk in with a general admission ticket and explore the National WWII Museum's five pavilions at your own pace, with no time limit or guide. The museum covers both European and Pacific theaters through interactive exhibits, aircraft displays, oral-history kiosks, and thousands of artifacts. On-site dining is available separately. Plan for at least a few hours, though many visitors stay longer.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to spend time with WWII history without a fixed schedule or group—you control how long you stay and which galleries you linger in, which is what makes a six-acre museum feel manageable in one visit.
