NEW ORLEANS
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The 14 most popular self-guided 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.”
Self-guided audio walk through New Orleans Garden District with offline VoiceMap directions, famous homes, and an easy end at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
“Approx 90 minute walk with plenty of stops - flat ground. Not strenuous at all. Meri, our guide, was FABULOUS! Lost of local lore mixed with great tips for the weekend traveler.”
A 1- to 1.5-hour self-guided French Quarter walk with auto-play audio, famous stops, and real New Orleans stories for $9.75.
“This is a great way to see areas. You can start and stop the audio. Very informative, and up to date.”
Self-guided New Orleans ghost tour for $5 with high-quality audio in six languages, including Spanish. Use your phone and wander.
“No ha sido satisfactoria. Yo pensava q sería en grupo. Para personas mayores como yo, el uso de les nuevas tecnologías no es fácil. Fue complicado acceder a la autoguia. No recomendable. Pero si GRACIAS por encontrar algo en castellano en los tour de New Orleans. Hay poco o nada en castellano.”
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.
“I’m sorry, our walk was cut very short due to a pouring rain storm, so we went into the art museum. From the little we heard we think it would have been good fun.”
GPS-guided, offline audio stories in Metairie Cemetery, starting at Washington Artillery Park. $8.99 per person for about 35 minutes.
“It was GREAT! The app was easy to follow and the narrating was perfect-it rained on us but we were still able to drive on the route and complete the tour. Loved it!”
A self-guided, offline puzzle game through New Orleans City Park, starting at the Museum of Art and ending at The Singing Oak.
“Very educational, creative and well thought out. We had a great time. The day was hot but definitely worth it.”
Self-guided kayak on the Bayou Bienvenue near New Orleans, through Bayou Sauvage Wildlife Refuge, for wildlife and calm waters.
“We had a great time. The staff was ready when we got there and had us launched pretty quickly after offering us an elevated view of the waters. We got our alligator spotting in and spotted a rare eagle. Fun, quiet day in the bayou after a busy fest weekend.”
A self-guided French Quarter mystery walk with 10 phone puzzles, famous stops, and a low-cost path from Lafitte’s to Central Grocery.
“This was SO MUCH FUN. You get to go to some really cool places and learn things you didn’t know! We had an absolute blast! Now we want to try them in other places!”
A $9.99 self-guided audio stroll through New Orleans’ Faubourg St. John, the Creole Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery #3.
“GREAT tour of a beautiful and historic NO. neighborhood The narrator is a native and folds in personal references that authenticate the tour--unlike many other tour guides. I also like that I can stop it and dwell on the beauty of an old home or historic site before moving on just by operating my phone...certainly…”
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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