Bourbon Street Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Bourbon Street. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

• Adults-Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

• New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

• New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

• French Quarter Walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

It’s free to visit Bourbon Street, and many of the bars and live music venues have no cover charge. However, many travelers choose to visit as part of a guided tour—self-guided audio walking tours start at just US$6, while group walking tours start at US$21 per person.

Yes, Bourbon Street is one of New Orleans' most famous thoroughfares, running right through the heart of the French Quarter. Whether you pass by on a walking tour, join a music-themed tour or bar crawl, or discover the city's dark side on a ghost tour, don't miss Bourbon Street's legendary nightlife.

Per one customer who booked the Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour, "This was such an amazing experience, we learned so much about the city, the stories were engaging, and the history we learned about was so enlightening. Our tour guide was a professor who really knew his history! Cannot recommend this tour enough."

Bourbon Street is New Orleans’ most famous street. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, it features historic architecture, bars, restaurants, and is a major destination during Mardi Gras. For many visitors, Bourbon Street epitomizes Nola’s Laissez les bons temps rouler (Let the good times roll) attitude, and is the place to go for late-night revelry.

Bourbon Street is thought to be one of the oldest streets in the country, dating back to 1718 when New Orleans was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The French Quarter was designed by engineer Adrien de Pauger, and Bourbon Street was named in honor of France’s Bourbon royal family.

That depends on what you’re after. Plan to visit in the daytime if you want to see the street’s historic architecture without crowds, or if you’re traveling with children. Swing by in the evening, or visit during Mardi Gras, if you want a taste of Bourbon Street’s notorious party-hard ambiance.

While you’re safe to walk down Bourbon Street with kids during the day, the street has limited activities specifically for children. However, much of the French Quarter is great for families: Kids can try sugar-dusted beignets, visit the Louisiana State Museum, or go on a carriage ride.

Yes, you can drink alcohol in public on Bourbon Street and in the French Quarter. In fact, it’s common to walk down the street with a drink in hand. Be aware that you must be at least 21 years old to drink, and open glass containers are not permitted.

Yes, you’re pretty much guaranteed to encounter live music on Bourbon Street and elsewhere across the French Quarter. Dropping into venues to catch live acts is a way of life in New Orleans, and one of Bourbon Street’s top musical destinations is the Jazz Playhouse.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Bourbon Street. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New Orleans:

• French Quarter

• LaLaurie Mansion

• St. Louis Cathedral

• Garden District

• Jackson Square

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New Orleans.