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Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Experience one-of-a-kind pieces such as Napoleon's Death Mask, Lincoln's life mask, a 1916 Rex costume, crowns and jewelry, the original Mr. Bingle, the only 35-star American flag, sugar cane carriages and equipment, and the original Mardi Gras Indian costume. Visit original oil paintings of the local landscape, steamboat paintings, and portraits of the plantation owners in the area. Explore the history of the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Civil War. This 30,000-square-foot museum also offers a buffet for breakfast and lunch for an additional $25, available to purchase on site. Located beside Houmas House Estate and Gardens!

New Orleans’s French Quarter has so many vibrant cocktail bars that it can be tough to know where to head for the best night out. On this small-group half-day cocktail tour, learn about the city’s drinking heritage as you explore the area like a local, with your guide escorting you to three of the neighborhood's stylish cocktail bars.

Experience the Garden District in all its grandeur and loveliness! After meeting your guide for your New Orleans Garden District tour, set off on your stroll around the neighborhood whilst, enjoying a "tailored and signature standing tasting experience" that is engaging, atmospheric, and exclusive. Step into one of New Orleans’ most beautiful neighborhoods and experience it with all your senses. This immersive tour highlights the Garden District’s stunning historic architecture, rich culture, and some legendary culinary traditions — all led by a knowledgeable guide who brings every block to life with engaging stories and fascinating local trivia. Enjoy a curated tasting journey with included food sampling featuring local favorites and iconic dishes that showcase the city’s deep gastronomic roots. From beloved institutions to a tucked-away gem only locals know, both stops reveals a delicious piece of New Orleans heritage.

Participants will delve into the neighborhood's unique story, learning about the wealthy Americans who developed the area, the stunning Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and the cultural forces that shaped this iconic part of the city. This tour provides much more than a scenic stroll past grand mansions; it offers a deeper understanding of New Orleans's complex past. Led by knowledgeable, city-licensed volunteer guides, the tour illuminates the influence of key historical figures, political events, and local geography on the district’s development. It's an essential activity for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to move beyond the French Quarter to appreciate the enduring statements of mid-nineteenth-century American life in the Crescent City.

Explore Louisiana’s wild beauty with this self-guided driving tour of the Creole Nature Trail. This fascinating expanse of land along the Gulf Coast features diverse ecosystems thrumming with wildlife, coastal views, and so much more. Dig into Cajun and Creole history, stroll along wetland walkways, relax on Holly Beach, and experience a land like no other with this easy audio tour. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Discover the charming Carrollton neighborhood where history and architecture intersect with the St. Charles Streetcar Line and the mighty Mississippi River. This former resort destination has evolved over 200 years into a community rich with culture and colorful characters galore. Tales of lumber and brick yards, butchers, riverboat captains and dairies are woven together to complete a dynamic picture of this vibrant neighborhood. Emily Manger, @TheCarrolltonian, will define its architectural styles, introduce historic figures, and highlight captivating moments in time. Stories span from the cradle of Carrollton to modern times spotlighting luminaries that shaped New Orleans at large.

Visit 10 haunted locations in the Big Easy, aka New Orleans, a city renowned for its dark, fantastic and macabre history. More than a simple tour, this excursion is an investigation into the occult legend that surrounds the French Quarter. Search for vampires and ghosts with a master storyteller guide, and even use a ghost-seeking detector for a glimpse of life on the other side.

Escape rooms can be a fun, interactive challenge, but being locked indoors isn’t a great way to explore a new city. On this self-guided scavenger hunt experience, take on the role of a New Orleans criminal investigator as you uncover clues and solve challenges while exploring some of the city’s most historic landmarks.

Join this food tour unlike any other. In this immersive 3-hour journey through New Orleans's vibrant neighborhoods, tantalize your taste buds and unlock the secrets behind the incomparable Creole and Cajun cuisine. Enjoy unique restaurants, neighborhood bars, mouthwatering treats - all with insider knowledge from your private guide that will help you uncover this city of culinary delights. Discover why The Big Easy has such a big appetite!

Forget blurry photos and preserve the memories of your New Orleans vacation with a private professional photo shoot for solo travelers, couples, families, or groups. A variety of locations and packages are available, from 1-hour sessions that include 20 professionally edited photos to 4-hour sessions that come with 50 photos, delivered within two weeks of your shoot.

Embark on a food-filled journey around the Bywater area of New Orleans—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone—on this intimate tasting tour. With your local guide, enjoy Creole and Cajun bites, and other New Orleans specialties, like po’boys, while you’re immersed in the neighborhood’s culture, street art, and history as your local guide fascinating plenty of stories along the way.

Discover New Orleans’ most beautiful neighborhood in a relaxed and personalized way on a private Garden District walking tour. Avoid shuffling along with a big crowd, as a guide just for your group shows you the most stunning antebellum mansions, celebrity homes, and the famous Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 (from outside the gates). Ask all the questions you like and get custom recommendations on how to make the most of your New Orleans vacation.

Enter the exceptional and private sanctuary of ICONS. The world's only art museum dedicated exclusively to the greatest modern icons. The private tours, carried out by the artist himself, makes for one of the most unique and fascinating art experiences available anywhere.

Learn about New Orleans outside of the bustling French Quarter with an audio walking tour of the Bywater neighborhood. Hear about the historically working-class neighborhood’s history and highlights, including art galleries, local parks, and landmarks along the Mississippi River. Simply download the audio tour onto your smartphone and explore the district at your own pace.

Discover the romance and heartbreak of New Orleans with a 1-hour love story walking tour of the French Quarter with a local guide. Trace a path through the neighborhood’s historic streets as you hear about passionate antebellum couples and family dynasties, legendary beauties and betrayal. Explore picture-perfect alleyways and streets and learn about the European, African and Caribbean heritage of the city, and of the high drama, tears and triumphs behind the elegant façade of New Orleans society.

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for your group of up to 14 travelers. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3.

No Karens allowed! Dive into the gore and shock value of New Orleans’ macabre history and horrors. Our unfiltered, insider-led private tour is guided by locals deeply connected to witchcraft, Voodoo, and vampire communities, offering a rare, authentic perspective. This tour stands apart by showing you what others won’t: real ghost photos captured by past guests and historic images that bring these dark tales to life. From gruesome true crimes and eerie legends to paranormal sightings and the shocking horrors of history, we don’t hold back on the graphic details. Tailored to your interests, this immersive walking tour explores ghostly landmarks, vampire lore, Voodoo rituals, and witchcraft history. We bring history alive with vivid storytelling, insider knowledge, and no filters. Warning: This tour is not for the easily offended, squeamish, or anyone looking for a family-friendly outing. It’s raw, real, and unforgettable—just the way we like it.

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Discover the best of Louisiana in one unforgettable day with Legendary Tours’ Combo Swamp & Plantation Tour near New Orleans. Start your experience at one of Louisiana’s historic plantations, where you’ll explore the preserved home and grounds while learning about the region’s rich and complex history. Then, venture into the Louisiana bayou on a guided swamp tour through moss-draped cypress trees. Spot alligators, turtles, snakes, wild boar, and native birds in their natural habitat. This all-in-one New Orleans plantation and swamp tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience authentic Southern history and wildlife without booking separate excursions. Why book with Legendary Tours? ✔️ Comfortable round-trip transportation ✔️ Seamless same-day scheduling ✔️ Small-group, personalized experience ✔️ Friendly, reliable local service Book your New Orleans Swamp & Plantation Combo Tour today and experience Louisiana the legendary way.

Explore the highlights of New Orleans on a private tour with a licensed tour guide that lets you get beyond the surface level of this historic city. Discover what makes the Crescent City so fascinating as you visit places like the Cabildo, Pirates Alley, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Quarter, and the French Market. You’ll see plenty of highlights in just a few hours.

Enjoy a private tour of the French Quarter for up to 10 people. As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the French Quarter and learn about the history of the "Vieux Carré.".Our local guides will enlighten you about the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems to see on your visit here. We will guide you on tour from the mighty Mississippi River, to buildings older than our country, to present-day curious and unique locales. Understand why people become captivated with our city and keep coming back for more.

The only ancestral witches tour company in New Orleans. A private Witches Coven tour takes you deep into the Witches Garden District, a neighborhood often seen as a symbol of wealth and prestige, but behind the grand homes and oak-lined streets, generations of ancestral witches and their families have lived, practiced, and passed down traditions that still echo today. While popular culture has introduced audiences to fictional witches, this experience moves beyond imagination and into truth. Hear firsthand accounts from the descendants of the witches, as you explore the real history of New Orleans witchcraft and uncover stories that existed long before they were ever adapted for television or film. Because this is a fully customized private tour, you are free to engage more deeply, ask questions, and linger in spaces that resonate. Select your preferred start time and meeting location for a seamless experience. Optional enhancements can be added.

On this two-hour, family-run walking tour of the Big Easy, you’ll discover the history-packed French Quarter’s most impressive haunts, from St. Louis Cathedral to the ghostly home of Marie Laveau. Listen to stories of voodoo and vampires along the way, using an EMF Meter to detect paranormal activity. Entertainment buffs can also get a peek at TV and filming locations.

Explore the alluring beauty of New Orleans with a unique 5.5-hour private driving tour. Unearth secrets from this vibrant city and its history through an exciting guided excursion to the many sights and attractions. Make good use of your time in NOLA, and visit Destrehan Plantation, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and Hurricane Katrina Memorial, while passing through many of the well-known neighborhoods.