NEW ORLEANS
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The 15 most popular evening experiences in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
Cruise New Orleans at dusk on an authentic steamboat with live Dukes of Dixieland jazz, captain narration, and optional Southern buffet dinner.
Most Popular“Excellent evening on the Natchez…very busy in the dining room but best to eat early and not miss any of the cruise….band were very good, really recommended!”
Dead of Night ghost and cemetery bus tour outside the French Quarter: Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Katrina memorials, City Park.
“I used to be a professional tour guide. I would like to say Christian was one of the best tour guides I have ever witnessed. The tour had many great stories including the history of New Orleans and how the events leading up to the city's founding led to many curses and mass death situations.…”
2-hour Paddlewheeler Creole Queen jazz cruise on the Mississippi with optional Creole dinner, cocktails, and skyline lights.
“I would have appreciated servers on the boat. It would have been nice not to have to leave our table on the upper deck to have to go down to the bar to get drinks.”
2-hour New Orleans night cemetery ghost BYOB bus tour with EMF readers, dowsing rods, ornate tombs, and chilling stories.
“It was fantastic. I will do it again on my next visit to NOLA.”
A 2-hour French Quarter walking tour that mixes ghosts, voodoo, vampires, and unsolved mysteries with top-notch storytellers for $25.
“Lazlo was AMAZING and very knowledgeable and passionate! I highly recommend him and this tour!!!”
New Orleans night ghost ride with a comfy air-conditioned bus, local guides, cemetery stops, and stories made for dark photos.
“Christian was a vivid, informative, attention keeping tour guide. We absolutely loved this tour. Highly recommend.”
A 45-minute after-dark walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with a local guide, lantern-lit tombs, and a smooth start at Basin St.
“Taylor was fantastic. Full of knowledge and humor. Learned a lot and got e trying we hoped for. Perfect pace and perfect time . We hit all the highlights we wanted to see”
A 2-hour small-group haunted walk through the French Quarter with real Louisiana stories, bar stops, and a final look at Lalaurie history.
“Well, we now know the life story of our tour guide, but unfortunately not a lot about New Orleans. It ran long and was terribly boring. We left the group early to go explore on our own.”
Haunted Destrehan Plantation at night from the French Quarter. Historian-led voodoo lore, ghost tools, pickup, and 2 hours on-site.
“Historical and spooky. Convenient to the French quarter for pickup, right off the street car line. The tour guide Trish was funny and informative.”
New Orleans brothels and Storyville walking tour from Cafe du Monde. Small group, expert guide, $37, bar stops optional.
“You will learn some interesting history about New Orleans and how the brothel business started and expanded.”
Walk from Louis Armstrong Park to Frenchmen Street for guided jazz history, Congo Square stories, and live music with a drink.
“Kevin was awesome, he's passionate about music and is every knowledgeable. He takes time to personalize the tour to meet his group. I give Kevin 5 thumbs up and I would recommend his tour to everyone.”
Tastebud Food Tours leads a small-group French Quarter sunset-style tasting with Cajun and Creole stories, gumbo, po-boys, and recipes.
“The tour leader and history was very good but disappointed in the food provided. We did expect to try some Gumbo, also a Beignets would have been nice.”
Night helicopter over New Orleans with window seats, headsets, parking, and views of the Superdome, French Quarter, Jackson Square.
“The experience was amazing! Highly recommend for a date night or just for the experience. The pilot made the experience.”
Three-hour French Quarter cocktail history tour with rum punch, Sazerac options, Peychaud’s classics, and jazz at Bourbon ’O’ Bar.
“The tour was a ton of fun. It was informative and laid back. The guide was amazing. The only thing I would note is there is no food during the tour, so eat beforehand! You will drink a lot of alcohol!”
Haunted Night Tour from New Orleans to Destrehan Plantation with after-dark access, 1811 revolt stories, and voodoo explained.
“Awesome to see and learn about.”
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