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The 15 most popular historical tours in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
A 2-hour small-group walk through New Orleans Garden District, led by a pro guide, plus a cemetery look from the gates.
Most Popular“Not a ton of walking, but very informative. Learn and hear about a dozen homes and the different style of architecture. Also lots of other history about the Garden District.”
A 2-hour French Quarter walking tour with a pro guide, $35 price, small groups, and stops at Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Royal Street, and the river.
“My first time in New Orleans on January 21st was an excellent experience thanks to the tour guide Libby. Her knowledge of the people, history, culture as well as her personal experience and recommendations was well worth the time and money.”
A small-group, mule-drawn night carriage ride through the French Quarter with spooky 18th-century stories and real New Orleans dark history.
“This is one of the greatest tour I have taken. Armstrong our mule was gentle, he knew the route to the tour, he listened to every tug/guidance of the reins. Our tour guide Matt knew his narration so well he commented for 1 hour non stop. We gained so much from this trip than all…”
Haunted History Ghost Tour in New Orleans’ French Quarter: LaLaurie Mansion, voodoo shop, Jackson Square, and eerie bars in 2 hours.
“We had a small group. It was only 4 of us. I didnt have any expectations going into the experience but my biggest take away was the history, and shedding new light on grief. My tour guide was great! She was very knowledgeable, relatable, and her personal stories tied it all in for me. I…”
A narrated paddleboat cruise from New Orleans to Chalmette Battlefield, with ranger time ashore and optional onboard food and drinks.
“The food was excellent, especially the whiskey glazed bread pudding. The narrator, Charles was mesmerizing!! The Battlefield Tour was good. Everything was perfect, even the weather!”
A 3-hour French Quarter food-and-history walk with gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta, pralines, hot sauce tastings, and more for $85.
“To be clear, it’s minimal walking to get a chance to sample local cuisine-and covers history of corresponding food. We thought originally it would be a combination of some historical architecture/history with a sampling of food along the way”
Ride a paddlewheel down the Mississippi, hear the Battle of New Orleans story, and tour Chalmette Battlefield with park rangers.
“Iconic to sail on a paddle steamer on the Mississippi, very cold wet day, stopped for Battlefield tour. Guide on board was extremely informative and amusing. Shame about the weather but still very enjoyable.”
Walk New Orleans for gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, and fried plantains, plus 4 full cocktails, with a guide tying it all to local history.
“Our tour guide was wonderful. Ben was knowledgeable, friendly, considerate and warm. The food and drinks were great and the ambience at the restaurants gave us a good sense of New Orleans.”
Walk the French Quarter with a guide and sip four classic cocktails at four historic bars, including Sazerac and Roffignac plus absinthe history.
“It’s incredibly fun. Our guide, Gary, introduced us to New Orleans with FANTASTIC cocktails and a leisurely walk around the Quarter at twilight ~ to several very cool bars. We would never have known how to find these spots. Great stories and history, and great sense of humor. Highly recommend this!!”
A 3-hour French Quarter food history walk with up to 9 Louisiana bites, from gumbo and po-boys to pralines and bananas foster.
“Mike was amazing and the food was unreal. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone!”
Jazz history meets live music in New Orleans. Walk Tremé, Congo Square, and the French Quarter with a local guide and a free drink.
“We had a great time! Adam, our tour guide was very passionate about jazz and very informative. Highly recommend the tour!”
See the Garden District’s best homes and stories in 2 hours, with an inside stop at a historic opera guild mansion for $26.
“Pepe was a FABULOUS tour guide. He's super knowledgeable, friendly, has a great sense of humor, and is able to connect the historical information of the tour to current day expressions, idioms, etc. that most people likely don't know. Definitely worth it!”
Oak Alley or Destrehan plus a Manchac Swamp boat ride with alligators and Rougarou stories. A 7.5-hour Gray Line day trip.
“Loved the swap tour, our guide was so passionate about his heritage and history of the Cajun people and traditions. Highly recommended. Alligators galore, with the odd smattering of crafty cheeky Raccoons!!”
New Orleans French Quarter walking history tour for $29. Small group, 2-mile route with levees, markets, and literary stops.
“David had great knowledge of NO history, art and architecture. We had a great time and woulf recomend the tour.”
A 2-hour New Orleans music walking tour with local producer Keith, song clips on the street, and stops from Frenchmen to Congo Square.
“Great experience and very informative. Learned so much about the jazz history of New Orleans. Highly recommend if you are a jazz music lover or interested in some of the history of New Orleans.”
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