Top Louisiana Cultural Tours - page 2

Immerse yourself in the best of the French Quarter, and maximize your sightseeing time, on this small-group historical walking tour. Follow your guide along the mighty Mississippi River to Jackson Square, learning about New Orleans' cultural history along the way. See notable literary and cinematic landmarks, bustling scenes of local life, and architectural gems including some of the nation’s oldest buildings.

See the historical and haunted sights of New Orleans on a group walking tour that covers different territory from typical sightseeing excursions. Follow your guide around the French Quarter, past highlights such as the LaLaurie Mansion, Beauregard Keyes House, St. Louis Cathedral, and more. Plus, hear tales about ghosts, voodoo, and vampires as you explore, with the option to stop at bars along the way to purchase drinks (own expense).

The Whitney Plantation Museum is known for being the site where one of the biggest slave rebellions in the United States occurred. Find out about the history of slavery and the stories of those who lived on the plantation by going on this self-guided tour. To help you save time traveling on public transport and get to the museum with ease, pickup is included from New Orleans.

Discover the history of New Orleans, Louisiana and hear stories about alleged witches and the supernatural on this walking tour of the city’s Garden District. Experience a part of town that’s inspired fiction and appeared on TV, with a guide whose family has lived in New Orleans for hundreds of years. It’s a great experience for history buffs and lovers of spooky stories.

Step beyond the French Quarter and discover the hidden side of New Orleans on this private city tour. From colorful Bywater to historic Bayou St. John, your guide takes you off the tourist trail and into neighborhoods full of culture, history, and character. Along the way, gain insider tips to make the most of your trip and experience the Crescent City like a true local.

Immerse yourself in New Orleans' unique ambiance and centuries-long history on this private, custom-paced half-day tour. Traveling by luxury SUV with local guide Glen Henley, you'll see and do more than you could on your own. Discover the French Quarter, Lake Pontchartrain, the Garden District, and other top sights, learning insider stories that bring the city's rich culture and history to life.

Tour the Oak Alley Plantation, named for the alley of centuries-old oaks leading up to the antebellum Big House. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop and a souvenir shop during your free time. Alcoholic drinks and lunch are available to purchase at the restaurant on-site, with round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans. Upgrade your experience to include a 3-hour city tour of New Orleans with a stop to tour the above ground tombs at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.

Step aboard an air-conditioned bus to escape the heat for a comfortable, comprehensive tour of New Orleans. This whirlwind tour hits all the most important sights—the French Quarter, the Garden District, Treme, the 9th Ward, and others—in just a couple of hours. Plus, you get a guided tour of the atmospheric cemetery. Have the benefit of in-depth commentary and the chance to ask questions as you travel.

Experience the charm of New Orleans’ Garden District at your own pace with David, a licensed tour guide eager to share his passion for the city and its history with others. On this self-guided walking tour, you will stroll picturesque streets, discovering the fascinating stories behind mansions linked to Ann Rice and Nicolas Cage. Uncover the district's Civil War history, its role in slavery, and the survival tales of its stunning architecture. Delve into landmarks like Buckner Mansion and Sandra Bullock's Swiss Chalet. Discover the first home with indoor plumbing, the Walter Grinnan Robinson House, with its unique rain collection tank on the roof. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Take a two-wheeled ride through the raucous history and heritage of New Orleans on a bike tour that takes you from the lively streets of the French Quarter to the swampy bayous at the edge of the town. Learn about the city's founding as you follow a flat and leisurely route down oak-lined avenues, through leafy parks, and past creepy cemeteries to reach Bayou St. John. It's a great way to get off the tourist track and see the diverse neighborhoods of the Big Easy.

Learn more about a side of Louisiana’s history that should never be forgotten. Tour plantations with a guide who can share more about what life was like for enslaved people in the South. Admission to Oak Alley Plantation is included, and you can feel free to pick your guide’s brain about the things you see on the tour.

Eat your way through the French Quarter on a guided walking tour highlighting New Orleans’ rich culinary heritage. Sample beignets, gumbo, and local Cajun dishes while exploring America’s oldest public market and vibrant streets. Learn about the city’s diverse food culture and history, with stops including Jackson Square and the French Market.

Named for New Orleans’ 73 neighborhoods, Seven Three Distilling produces spirits with true New Orleans flair. Learn about craft distillation and distilling in NOLA, tour the production area, and get up close and personal with the still, mash tun and bottling line at this artisan spirits producer. Finish with a tasting of five different spirits from the distillery range, which includes gin, rum, vodka, whiskey and bourbon.

Known for its unique burial rites, New Orleans’ hauntingly beautiful cemeteries are a must-visit, and this history-based tour shares information you’d otherwise not know. Stroll through Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery with a local who explains the culture surrounding New Orleans burial practices. You’ll see graves of famous New Orleanians including author Anne Rice, bandleader Louis Prima, and some of the many Louisiana governors and New Orleans mayors buried here.

The Saints and Sinners Walking Tour of New Orleans is not your typical tourist expedition. Lose yourself and a part of your innocence on this adults-only trip through the best and worst of the Big Easy. It's a tour that shines a light on the lurid past, present and future of this historic city. Leave your kids at the hotel and channel your inner sinner for this voyage through the New Orleans' heart of darkness.

Discover the rich tapestry of New Orleans on this walking tour of landmarks deeply rooted in the city’s cultural history. With a group, follow your guide and gain insight you won’t get in a guidebook as you hear the stories behind the highlights and learn about their importance to music, spirituality, and the legacy of enslaved people.

Take a walk through the St. Louis #3 Cemetery with author and historian Sally Asher, who wrote about the cemetery in her book "Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans." With this tour, you'll learn all about the different types of tombs and burial practices and learn about some of the people interred here.

Discover a different side of New Orleans—and admire a new perspective from the water's edge—on this steamboat tour down the Mississippi River. Board the historic riverboat—either the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel—for a morning or afternoon tour. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap photos of the picturesque shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional lunch (additional expense).

New Orleans is known for its classic cocktails—but for first-timers, it can be hard to know where to go. Leave all the planning to your guide on this craft cocktail walking tour of the French Quarter. Visit historic bars and restaurants, and sample classics such the Sazerac. Hear stories from your guide and mixologists, and learn the sometimes-scandalous history of the city's drinking culture as you sip your way through town.

Explore New Orleans’ Creole and historic French Quarter on a family-friendly walking tour designed to keep kids engaged and entertained. Led by a licensed guide with a background in elementary education, this interactive experience uses storytelling and hands-on activities to bring New Orleans’ Creole heritage and 19th-century life to life. Visit key landmarks, hear fun facts, and participate in re-enactments that make learning local history entertaining for all ages.

Taste your way through New Orleans on this spirited, small-group cocktail and food tour through the French Quarter. Visit restaurants and bars you'd be unlikely to find on your own and savor a range of classic Nola bites, all while your guide shares insider stories and culinary history. Enjoy four signature cocktails along the way, and benefit from the relaxed, dinner-party-style atmosphere.

Enjoy an only-in-New-Orleans experience when you embark on a paddle-wheel boat tour of the mighty Mississippi River. In the evening, hop aboard the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel, the Riverboat City of New Orleans, and admire views of the city from the water's edge. This cost-saving package additionally includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected), plus live jazz music to set the mood.

Experience the best of New Orleans on a historical walking tour that introduces you to the city’s diverse flavors and culture. Follow your guide to different locations and sample multiple dishes—such as gumbo and sweet fried plantains—plus four full-size drinks that showcase the best of New Orlean's cocktail heritage. Taste food and drinks you might otherwise miss while learning how they are integral to life in New Orlean.

Pedal through two centuries of New Orleans history on a combo bike tour of the French Quarter and Garden District. Learn about the city’s Creole roots as you ride along the banks of the Mississippi and through the legendary streets of the oldest neighborhood in town. Then, cross over to the ‘American’ side, where stately southern mansions overlook leafy boulevards and the time-worn tombs of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. It’s a great way to meet the many faces of New Orleans while enjoying fresh air and exercise.