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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“Spooky Rob our guide was wonderful and so informative. He made us laugh and he is a wonderful storyteller.”
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!”
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.”
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.”
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”
A $21, 2-hour night walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with ghost tales, real-vampire lore, and a sidewalk look at LaLaurie.
“Yvette was an amazing guide. She put so much thought into the stories she told us and ensured we all had a good experience. I had an excellent time and learned so much from her, I would gladly have her as a tour guide again!!”
Adults-only New Orleans true crime and ghost walk. 1h45 on foot with a small group, mobile ticket, and chilling stories at key sites.
“This was a fun way to hear the darker side of the city. Our host was very friendly and worked really hard to make sure we were having a good time.”
A 3-hour French Quarter food-and-history walk with gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta, pralines, hot sauce tastings, and more for $85.
“Great tour with a great guide who helped us understand the history and origins of the food. I would do this again!”
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.
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.
“Guide was rude when we came in and asked if he was the guide. We decided that not to take the tour because of the guide.”
Walk New Orleans oldest cemeteries with a licensed guide, learn above-ground burials, visit the Katrina Memorial, 2-hour tour.
“This is a true walking tour around the cemetery district. Tips.”
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”
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