NEW ORLEANS
The best of New Orleans.
The 15 most popular tours in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
A guided night walk through New Orleans voodoo, ghosts, and vampire legends in the French Quarter, with stops like LaLaurie and the Pharmacy Museum.
Most Popular“Spooky Rob our guide was wonderful and so informative. He made us laugh and he is a wonderful storyteller.”
Adults-only French Quarter night tour mixing true-crime, voodoo, and vampire legends, with optional VIP Hellvision projections.
“We had a great time! It was a small group and Jon was an awesome tour guide! Would recommend this tour!”
Taste French Quarter classics on a 3-hour New Orleans food walking tour: gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, beignets. Small-group option.
“Jack was very informative on the culture and history. All the food was wonderful, we would highly recommend it!”
Ride from New Orleans to Honey Island Swamp on a small boat, spot wildlife, learn Cajun culture, and see a village only reachable by water.
“a lot of information provided by captin steve. he made sure that every single person saw the things he pointed out”
A hop-on hop-off double-decker bus with live English commentary, linking Jackson Square to Frenchmen Street, the WWII Museum, and the river.
“Fun. You'll learn a lot. Could be hot, could be cold all on the same day. Our guides were personable.”
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 official tour from Basin St. Station: $25, about 55 minutes, Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie stories, guided access.
“Spooky Rob was amazing! I loved this tour and didn’t want it to end. It was rich in history and stories.”
Swap the city for Oak Alley or Destrehan plus a private Manchac Swamp pontoon ride with wildlife spotting and photo-friendly commentary.
“It was a great and heartfelt experience. It’s just a bit silky that you can’t take pictures inside the house.”
Adults-only ghost, voodoo and vampire tour in New Orleans. 90 minutes of French Quarter legends and gory stories, no building entry.
“Morgan was amazing! She is super knowledgeable and does a great job. Interesting and you get to learn some interesting history.”
2–2.5 hour New Orleans bus tour beyond the French Quarter to Treme, Ninth Ward, Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.
“Great Tour. Full of history. Great Tour Guide I just can't remember her name gosh. It's covers alot not just the French Quarters. Must do on first or second day.”
A 2-hour French Quarter walk with a licensed guide, mixing voodoo context, architecture, Jackson Square, Congo Square, and Storyville.
“This was an amazing account of the history and practice of voodoo and it's interaction with slavery and jazz. William, the tour guide, was so knowledgeable, I left the tour with a different understanding of voodoo than before I started the tour.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through New Orleans Garden District, led by a pro guide, plus a cemetery look from the gates.
“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.”
Drive to Slidell for a 2-hour Honey Island Swamp boat tour with a small open-air boat, wildlife spotting, and Cajun culture stories.
“We had a great time. Emmett did a wonderful job pointing out all the wildlife and explaining the area. Highly recommend to anyone traveling to the New Orleans area.”
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.
“A lot of information and details. Covered just about every topic from architecture, religion, food, etc. Our guide was great”
Walk Masonic tombs after dark on a New Orleans BYOB bus ghost tour, hunt with an EMF reader, grab beignets, and visit Katrina memorial.
“The tour was very informative and fun! Henry was a great tour guide. We learned a lot about the cemeteries and burial traditions. I would recommend this tour to anyone I know!”
Air-conditioned New Orleans minibus tour with hotel pickup, live guide commentary, City Park beignets, Garden District mansions, and St. Louis Cathedral.
“Joseph has a great personal and Very informative I definitely recommend touring with Joseph.Joseph was on time charismatic and entertaining”
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