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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 Loved this history of the buildings while weaving the ghost and vampire stories into it. Was thrilling and educational.”
Self-guided VoiceMap audio walk through New Orleans’ Tremé: see Mardi Gras Indian costumes, Mahalia Jackson, Louis Armstrong Park.
“It was very easy to access the audio tour. My family and I enjoyed the learning about the neighborhood.”
Audio-guided New Orleans ghost bus tour with GPS-triggered stories, a City Park Duelling Oaks stop, and spooky lighting for ~2 hours.
“Really not worth it. The bus plays different videos that are disconnected with the city that has so much rich and interesting history. Advertised as taking you to locations, but we were only dropped off at three where the premises was closed so you just stand around outside for a few minutes.”
GPS-guided, offline audio stories in Metairie Cemetery, starting at Washington Artillery Park. $8.99 per person for about 35 minutes.
“I tried to download the audio self-tour and gave up. I had to download 2 apps - Viator and an audio app - paid for the tour, then couldn’t access it. The instructions were unclear. I think I had to go to the funeral home on the cemetery grounds, but that wasn’t clear. Also, the…”
Self-guided New Orleans ghost tour for $5 with high-quality audio in six languages, including Spanish. Use your phone and wander.
“Es la única actividad que hemos encontrado en español y que se adaptara a nosotros ya que la puedes hacer a tu ritmo. Por el precio tampoco está mal aunque muy básica.”
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.
“The tour was very interesting and knowledgeable. It's for a walking tour, but we rode bikes and did just fine with it.”
A $9.99 self-guided audio stroll through New Orleans’ Faubourg St. John, the Creole Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery #3.
“This tour is just perfect for walkers, cyclists or even motorists. The stops are beautiful and engaging. I especially loved hearing about the Free People of Color in New Orleans as well as the less well known tales of the Luling Mansion.”
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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