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The 15 most popular walking 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“The walk was informative. I would have liked more stories, but the ones we had were great. Saw some buildings we wouldn't have noticed during the day.”
Taste French Quarter classics on a 3-hour New Orleans food walking tour: gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, beignets. Small-group option.
“We really enjoyed this good your. It gave us the opportunity to visit some very nice restaurants and taste some delicious food. It was a good introduction to NO cuisine. Bate was such a fun guide”
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 official tour from Basin St. Station: $25, about 55 minutes, Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie stories, guided access.
“Fantastic tour! 10/10! Buddy was our tour guide and he was very informative! Now I need more words...”
A 2-hour French Quarter walk with a licensed guide, mixing voodoo context, architecture, Jackson Square, Congo Square, and Storyville.
“Very enjoyable tour and will use again in the future. Always looking for fun tours when my family comes to town”
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 great and entertaining. Appreciated all of her knowledge of New Orleans and the garden district. I just wish it wasn’t so cold…”
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.
“Our guide told us very interesting information about the French Quarter and the history of New Orleans. We really enjoyed the walk with our Service Dog.”
A $21, 2-hour night walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with ghost tales, real-vampire lore, and a sidewalk look at LaLaurie.
“This was just ok. The ghost stories were too long so you’d stand in one place to hear a very detailed story. We heard three stories only in the first hour. Shorter and more stories would be more fun. Our guide also came across as uninterested in being there.”
Adults-only New Orleans true crime and ghost walk. 1h45 on foot with a small group, mobile ticket, and chilling stories at key sites.
“Our tour guide Jamie was captivating and interactive with the whole group. The factual true crime events are extremely interesting and can be understood how it flows into the paranormal. The tour time feels like it goes by so fast and you don’t want it to end.”
A 3-hour French Quarter food-and-history walk with gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta, pralines, hot sauce tastings, and more for $85.
“Our tour guide was John and he was great! Lots of tidbits about New Orleans and the history part of the tour was very informative. The food was very tasty and plentiful - we did not come away hungry.”
A guided walk into St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, closed to the public, with Marie Laveau, Nicolas Cage’s tomb, and New Orleans burial customs.
“Zelda was an awesome tour guide. she was very knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery and New Orleans. She was spunky and funny. I learned things and I have been on that tour before. She's a great guide.”
Small-group Garden District walk with views through Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 gates, plus 19th-century mansion stories for $35.
“Tim was our guide and was so great! So much history and knowledge of the area, friendly and fun facts. I've done many Garden District tours before and I learned more than I had before. Highly recommend”
French Quarter walking food tour with Creole legends and classic stops at Tujague’s, pralines, muffuletta, po-boys, and French Market lunch.
“I went on my first solo trip to New Orleans and wanted to experience the local cuisine while learning about the city’s history. Charles was our tour guide, and he was absolutely amazing! You can immediately tell how passionate he is about New Orleans - its food, history, and culture. Every stop had delicious food…”
Sweet walking tour through the Garden District and Magazine Street with multiple beignet and donut stops plus coffee in about two hours.
“Very enjoyable walking tour including tasty beignets and donut tastings and local history. Our tour guide provided detailed discussions of the varied history of the area on and around Magazine Street. We highly recommend this tour!”
Walk New Orleans oldest cemeteries with a licensed guide, learn above-ground burials, visit the Katrina Memorial, 2-hour tour.
“Great experience with V. She was smart and entertaining. Would do it again for sure. Family friendly.”
French Quarter small-group walking tour with included 1850 House Museum admission to see a Pontalba Apartment and learn local folklore.
“Elaine knew the area and loved sharing with us Lots of local suggestions. Easy walk. Fun area. Go for it!”
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