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The 9 most popular audio tours in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
A low-cost self-guided haunted audio walk through the French Quarter, stopping at famous (and spooky) buildings without paying admission.
Most Popular“I down loaded this tour to listen to later and the link dissapeared like a ghost. Never even got to listen to it. App is hard to use”
Self-guided VoiceMap audio walk through New Orleans’ Tremé: see Mardi Gras Indian costumes, Mahalia Jackson, Louis Armstrong Park.
“A sugarcoated view of New Orleans history that misses the perseverance of the Treme community in spite of the domination of the rest of the city and nation. She highlights her heritage throughout but doesn’t seem to recognize the disconnect between her family history and the people of this neighborhood. Do the people of Treme…”
Audio-guided New Orleans ghost bus tour with GPS-triggered stories, a City Park Duelling Oaks stop, and spooky lighting for ~2 hours.
“Glorified bus ride at night with a dvd popped into the tv. Bus driver is not even allowed to talk, it stops by random location at pitch dark and you can’t see anything. $60 per person is a highway robbery. The lady at the convention center never said a word that this is how it…”
GPS-guided, offline audio stories in Metairie Cemetery, starting at Washington Artillery Park. $8.99 per person for about 35 minutes.
“Did via car. Was very good but didn't point out some key graves (one was mere feet from start and stop point”
Self-guided New Orleans ghost tour for $5 with high-quality audio in six languages, including Spanish. Use your phone and wander.
“It was awesome! I love that we had a self guided ghost tour around New Orleans. That was amazing!”
Explore New Orleans City Park in about an hour with a self-guided VoiceMap audio tour, offline maps, and key stops at NOMA and gardens.
“Loved the area, the park was beautiful. Wish we had more time for the extras. Very informative audio tour.”
A $9.99 self-guided audio stroll through New Orleans’ Faubourg St. John, the Creole Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery #3.
“We are locals and this is one of our favorite spots in the city - but to really dive in and intently walk the streets of the Esplanade Ridge was absolutely incredible! We learned so very much and at our own pace could really digest the intricacies and fascinating history of the area. We loved…”
Walk St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 with a $6.99 offline audio guide, GPS self-routing, and lifetime access for a stress-free New Orleans experience.
“Could not get voiceapp to work - guess us older people don't know how to use this new technology. Followed instructions, had Bluetooth ear buds, still didn't work”
A thoughtful New Orleans day trip to Whitney Plantation: hotel transfers, an audio tour, and key stops like slave cabins, Freedmen’s Church, and the memorial.
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