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15 Best Historical Tours In New Orleans

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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.

15 Best Historical Tours In New Orleans

New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour - Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Outside the Gates: Above-Ground Graves and Local Traditions
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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

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1.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

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★ 5.0

“Our guide, Caroline, was very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. I would have taken another tour from her if I had the time. The homes we saw were well chosen and the stories were entertaining. If standing still makes your back ache then load up on pain meds but it is worth it.”

2,879 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $35.00by TOURS by STEVEN

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour - Three daily departures, and why the timing is worth your attention
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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour - Stop 1: Jackson Square After Dark
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour - French Quarter Highlights: Vieux Carré Stories, Haunted Bars, and the LaLaurie Shadow
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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

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4.New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

Haunted History Ghost Tour in New Orleans’ French Quarter: LaLaurie Mansion, voodoo shop, Jackson Square, and eerie bars in 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“Great history tour and very entertaining! Loved beign able to see more of the French Quarter too. Would do this again!”

2,084 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $30.00by Haunted History Tours

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise - The Narration You’ll Hear on the River
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour - Price and what you actually get for $85
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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

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New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour - Stop 1 setup: learning fast, eating fast, and getting your bearings
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New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter - The absinthe ban story: why it still matters in the glass
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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

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9.New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

Walk the French Quarter with a guide and sip four classic cocktails at four historic bars, including Sazerac and Roffignac plus absinthe history.

★ 5.0

“Beth was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and you can tell she enjoys what she does. Which made this a great experience. This gives you insight into new orleans cocktail history!”

604 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $95.00by Doctor Gumbo Tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour - Where to start in the French Quarter (and how to plan your timing)
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New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

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New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour - Frenchmen Street and French Quarter clubs: hearing jazz, not just talking about it
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New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

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11.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

Jazz history meets live music in New Orleans. Walk Tremé, Congo Square, and the French Quarter with a local guide and a free drink.

★ 4.5

“This was a very informative tour about jazz in NOLA. Our tour guide Adam was very knowledgeable on the subject and there were only 4 guests in our group which made it even more fun. We went to a couple great jazz spots in the French quarter and had a great time. Quite a bit…”

477 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $60.56by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA

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Garden District Home and History Walking Tour - Step Inside the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Mansion (Built in 1859)
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Garden District Home and History Walking Tour

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New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride and Historic Plantation Tour - Oak Alley Plantation: 1839 Oaks, River Cypress, and Living Exhibits
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New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride and Historic Plantation Tour

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New Orleans French Quarter Walking and History Tour - Meeting at Cafe Beignet on Royal Street: a good start for a hungry city
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New Orleans French Quarter Walking and History Tour

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New Orleans Music Heritage Tour - Where you meet: Frenchmen Street and Louisiana Music Factory
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New Orleans Music Heritage Tour

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15.New Orleans Music Heritage 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.

★ 5.0

“Keith was a very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining guide. We loved his stories and his sharing of personal experiences.”

246 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $30.00by New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour

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