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“Lacey our tour guide was wonderful! Interesting and lots of stories amd fun. Highly recommend. Mother and daughter so great For all ages”
Adults-only French Quarter night tour mixing true-crime, voodoo, and vampire legends, with optional VIP Hellvision projections.
“John was an excellent storyteller and added great context and lore to some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter. It’s lighter on the itinerary since you’re not actually touring each site, but we liked that aspect—it highlighted places we absolutely would’ve walked right past otherwise.”
Taste French Quarter classics on a 3-hour New Orleans food walking tour: gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, beignets. Small-group option.
“Lots of food. I didn't eat for the rest of the day. Nate showed us all the delicacies that New Orleans has to offer.”
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.
“Capt David was funny, knowledgeable, and gave such a great tour. Transportation and the whole process was easy.”
A hop-on hop-off double-decker bus with live English commentary, linking Jackson Square to Frenchmen Street, the WWII Museum, and the river.
“It is comfortable, safe, friendly, and educational/informational. The driver is great as was the narrator. Very friendly and knowledgeable for sure. Definitely recommend it.”
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 official tour from Basin St. Station: $25, about 55 minutes, Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie stories, guided access.
“Alan was great! We learned so much. I’ve always want to visit a NOLA cemetery and learning all about it and the people there was the best way to do it.”
Swap the city for Oak Alley or Destrehan plus a private Manchac Swamp pontoon ride with wildlife spotting and photo-friendly commentary.
“Both the plantation and swamp tour guides were excellent . They were all very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Adults-only ghost, voodoo and vampire tour in New Orleans. 90 minutes of French Quarter legends and gory stories, no building entry.
“Our guide, Chris, was the best! He was friendly, funny, knowledge, and professional. The stories and sites were great. The tour provided insight into places I want to visit on a future trip to New Orleans.”
2–2.5 hour New Orleans bus tour beyond the French Quarter to Treme, Ninth Ward, Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.
“our tour guide was phenomenal. He had so much knowledge. His stories were very entertaining. Highly recommend”
A 2-hour French Quarter walk with a licensed guide, mixing voodoo context, architecture, Jackson Square, Congo Square, and Storyville.
“Great guide! Was super helpful and friendly. Made me feel safe walking around the city with a group being a single younger woman.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through New Orleans Garden District, led by a pro guide, plus a cemetery look from the gates.
“Angie was an amazing tour guide and filled with information. Her knowledge about the area was beyond incredible. She definitely made a 2hr tour enjoyable. Will definitely recommend this tour to everyone.”
Drive to Slidell for a 2-hour Honey Island Swamp boat tour with a small open-air boat, wildlife spotting, and Cajun culture stories.
“It is a fun way to see the wildlife and Bayou... Emmett was a fun tour guide and kept us all entertained. Sorry to see the alligators swimming to the boats for food - not a good idea I think!! Won't bigger gators figure this out and come eat the little ones???”
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.
“Interesting tour for first-timers to NOLA (my kids) and a good refresher for me since it’s been over a decade since my last visit. Loved getting reacquainted with the charming French Quarter, the history of NOLA, and contemporary information as well.”
Walk Masonic tombs after dark on a New Orleans BYOB bus ghost tour, hunt with an EMF reader, grab beignets, and visit Katrina memorial.
“Terrible pickup place. Road construction restrictions led a direct drop off and it should’ve been changed to somewhere less secluded. The tour guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and took very good care of us during the tour. 5 stars for him! The two stars are for the people on the phone who were…”
Air-conditioned New Orleans minibus tour with hotel pickup, live guide commentary, City Park beignets, Garden District mansions, and St. Louis Cathedral.
“Bob, our driver and Tour Guide, was very knowledgeable and a very good driver through heavy traffic at times. Stops included time to enjoy a portion of a huge Sculpture Garden and a huge exclusive Cemetery. Learned a great deal about Katrina and its effects on home building, canals, levees, and pumping stations after two…”
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