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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“Logan was exceptional in storytelling and very charismatic! My family and I were happy about seeing the French quarter, and being able to laugh at his dad jokes. We recommend!”
Taste French Quarter classics on a 3-hour New Orleans food walking tour: gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, beignets. Small-group option.
“jack was great lots of history, lots of good food on the tour didn’t eat the rest of the day. thanks”
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 official tour from Basin St. Station: $25, about 55 minutes, Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie stories, guided access.
“Tour guide Richie was amazing!! Had so much information and knowledge of the cemetery and New Orleans”
A 2-hour French Quarter walk with a licensed guide, mixing voodoo context, architecture, Jackson Square, Congo Square, and Storyville.
“The introduction to Voodoo when we were at the park. The guide provides the books and show us the African gods and goddesses.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through New Orleans Garden District, led by a pro guide, plus a cemetery look from the gates.
“Shawn was an amazing guide. He knew a lot about the Garden District and its history. He made the tour both fun and interesting.”
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.
“Lesley did an amazing job on our walking tour of the French Quarter with her deep knowledge of NOLA’s history, culture, food, architecture, etc. The tour enriched our time here and was the perfect way to launch our visit.”
A $21, 2-hour night walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with ghost tales, real-vampire lore, and a sidewalk look at LaLaurie.
“Fun talk and walk. Michael was very informative on history. He specified what was legend and what was documented over the years.”
Adults-only New Orleans true crime and ghost walk. 1h45 on foot with a small group, mobile ticket, and chilling stories at key sites.
“Jaime was superb She knew so much local history and made souch fun Despite being extremely cold, she kept it interesting. Well worth the trip”
A 3-hour French Quarter food-and-history walk with gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta, pralines, hot sauce tastings, and more for $85.
“Excellent tour! The food at each stop was delicious, the history and stories told were all very interesting. Good pace of walking and time spent at each experience. Gary was an excellent guide”
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.
“Loved our guide!! We learned so much. Amazing experience”
Small-group Garden District walk with views through Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 gates, plus 19th-century mansion stories for $35.
“James gave great insight into the history of the garden district. I learned a lot about the architecture, burials, people who lived there 200 years ago and who lives there now.”
French Quarter walking food tour with Creole legends and classic stops at Tujague’s, pralines, muffuletta, po-boys, and French Market lunch.
“Amazing opportunity to sample classic New Orleans cuisine while walking through French Quarter and being told fascinating details about city”
Sweet walking tour through the Garden District and Magazine Street with multiple beignet and donut stops plus coffee in about two hours.
“Really nice morning walking around the beautiful Garden District with our excellent tour guide Bobby, who also explained some of the history of the area. We had some amazing beignets and also some more modern-style doughnuts. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone with a sweet tooth or who wants to get out and explore…”
Walk New Orleans oldest cemeteries with a licensed guide, learn above-ground burials, visit the Katrina Memorial, 2-hour tour.
“Drew was a great guide - knowledgeable and passionate. We learned so much about cemeteries and the local history. Came away with a greater understanding and appreciation of all things New Orleans. It’s 100% a walking tour so don’t expect anywhere to rest along the way. Wear good shoes! Most of the way is flat…”
French Quarter small-group walking tour with included 1850 House Museum admission to see a Pontalba Apartment and learn local folklore.
“Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. This was a great tour! I learned fascinating information about the French, Spanish and Creole history.”
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