Top Louisiana Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 8

Experience the extravagant and spiritual sides of New Orleans on a tour that showcases NOLA from several perspectives. Cover more sights in less time in a coach, while still stopping to admire the finer details on foot. See culturally infused architecture in the French Quarter, the mansions in the Garden District, and the famous Lake Pontchartrain Causeway en route to St Louis Cemetery No. 3. There, meander through a maze of haunting mausoleums, including that of Marie Laveau, the city’s most revered voodoo priestess.

Take the party to the bayou on New Orleans’ only pedal bike bar boat. Gather a group of friends or your bridal or bachelor party, and bring your own beverages to celebrate in a totally unique, only-in-N’awlins way. Help move the boat by pedaling right at your bar seat, or simply soak in the riverside scenery while raising a glass.

Maximize your New Orleans experience with a convenient digital pass that offers entry to over 25 top attractions in the area, including the National WWII Museum, Mardi Gras World, and more. Get skip-the-line for many of the attractions, and choose from different pass durations to fit the length of your stay. Enjoy flexible exploration of the city's rich culture and history.

Beat the heat on this New Orleans SUV tour that takes you to four of the city’s must-see areas. Get a local perspective on essential sights throughout the French Quarter such as Ursuline Convent and Jackson Square before continuing to the Garden District, Metairie Cemetery, and the 1,300-acre City Park. Throughout the tour, hear fun facts and get local-approved recommendations for restaurants, jazz bars, and other Big Easy haunts.

New Orleans is one of the few places in the United States where pirates once reigned. Learn all about this exciting chapter of New Orleans history on a pirate-themed history tour of the French Quarter. As you walk through Jackson Square and other historical areas, your guide shares stories of sword fights, smuggling, and the Battle of New Orleans that keep you hooked.

As one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans, the French Quarter has a storied past. Hear about the ghosts and ghouls who haunt this part of the city on a kid-friendly ghost tour that’s geared toward families. Your super-informative guide gives you a spook, but not too much for most kids to handle.

New Orleans is known as the Big Easy and there’s a chance you also know it from its appearance on the big screen. From movies to TV shows, New Orleans is a popular filming location and you’ll have the opportunity to see many spots where scenes were shot on this tour. Follow your guide to locations from over a dozen productions like Lolita and King Creole.

Travel through Cajun Country on this full-day New Orleans city tour and swamp adventure. Journey with your professional guide in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus as you learn about the history, culture and highlights of southern Creoles. You'll see major city highlights, areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, and tour the inside of a cemetery to see the above-ground tombs. Afterward, you'll head to the bayou for your choice of a leisurely pontoon boat ride or thrilling airboat ride.

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.

Get familiar with the neighborhoods of New Orleans by bike, without having to exert yourself, by signing up for this small-group tour by electric bicycle. While you'll see plenty of the French Quarter, you'll also get the chance to go beyond it, visiting historic areas including Marigny, Treme, Bywater, and Bay St. John while your professional guide tells you about the city's past and present.

Experience the comfort and safety of a private transfer between your flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to or from your cruise at the Port of New Orleans. Your driver will arrive ready to “Meet and Greet” you in their air-conditioned vehicle before you travel onward efficiently and easily.

Discover the supernatural side of New Orleans—and go beyond simple sightseeing—on this nighttime ghost and vampire tour for adults only. Hear tales of spooky sightings, chilling mysteries, and unsolved crimes. Walk through the city after dark, pass by top landmarks, including the LaLaurie Mansion, and turn hidden corners you might otherwise have missed.

Take a stroll through New Orleans’ history and culture on a walking tour of the Garden District with an experienced guide. Visit streets lined with gracious, antebellum homes, and learn how the city’s Creole and American residents competed with Greek Revival architecture and English-gardens. Learn about the elaborate crypts and monuments in one of New Orleans’ oldest and most beautiful cemeteries, hear stories about Lafayette’s most famous ‘residents,’ and trace Louisiana history through the names on the gravestones.

Experience the ultimate New Orleans bar crawl with a thrilling twist of ghostly tales. Your guide will share dark and fascinating stories of the city's past as you sip absinthe at Pirate's Alley and enjoy unique cocktails at the Harry's Corner Bar and MRB Bar and Kitchen. End your night at the iconic Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar famous as the oldest bar building in New Orleans.

Explore New Orleans’ rich history and stunning architecture on this small-group tour. Travel by air-conditioned van through iconic areas like the French Quarter, Bayou St John, and the Garden District, with guided walking tours of St. Louis Cemetery #3 and City Park’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Enjoy highlights like Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and a stop for beignets at the famous Café du Monde (own expense).

Take a walking tour through the historic Garden District with a local guide and small group. Experience the charms of the Old South as you explore this beautiful neighborhood of stately mansions. Learn about the area’s history—including its ties to Hollywood celebrities—and take in the atmosphere of its lush, tree-lined streets

Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms of New Orleans with during this walking tour that takes you to discover the world of jazz. Led by local musicians, choreographers, and cultural experts, delve into the rich history of the birthplace of jazz music. Explore sites where legends like Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet made music history. Join to experience the essence of jazz, champagne, and romance in this vibrant city.

Explore the fascinating culinary history of New Orleans from the comfort and safety of a bicycle, covering much more ground than you would on foot. Follow your guide around hidden corners to discover their favorite eateries, where you’ll taste Louisiana delicacies and hear the stories behind each dish. Gain insight you won’t get in a guidebook as your tastebuds become immersed in traditional dishes without the hassle of restaurant reservations.

No visit to New Orleans is complete without a visit to Bourbon Street, and this experience unlocks the party. Meet your local guide to enjoy welcome shots and collect your souvenir cup, which will be filled up as you visit your guide’s top bars and favorite hidden gems. Along the way, hear stories about the city, play some drinking games, and discover why Bourbon Street deserves its legendary reputation.

Explore New Orleans—and discover the area in a more active way than most other excursions—on this small-group Segway tour in and around the French Quarter, suitable for beginners. Take part in a safety briefing and training session before setting off, discover highlights including St. Louis Cathedral and Frenchmen Street, and visit lesser-known spots you might otherwise have missed. As you glide, learn about local history and culture.

Take a wild ride through the bayous of Cajun Country on this airboat adventure from New Orleans. In a small group, wind through tree‐lined swampland and spot abundant local wildlife, including nutria, alligators, and giant catfish, and stop at Destrehan Plantation to get a taste of the elegant antebellum south.

Go on a pub crawl of haunted spots in the French Quarter for a spirited 2-hour tour with a ghostly pallor. Sip adult beverages (own expense) then salute notorious characters in New Orleans history as you hear about legendary crimes of passion and the spooky side of The Big Easy. Choose from two evening departures daily.

Just off the trolley from the French Quarter, New Orleans’ Garden District is the city’s historical core. Learn about Garden District history and architecture from your guide as you walk down picture-perfect streets, past sights like the Lafayette Cemetery, and right by celebrity homes. Because it’s a small-group tour, you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, too.

Embark on a private kayak and canoe small-group tour through Louisiana's historic Manchac Swamp. A local naturalist guides you, providing explanations of historical information and the native ecosystem. Paddle through this slow-moving bayou, once home to the ghost town of Ruddock, and a passage for historic New Orleans explorers. Discover the swamp's rich history and diverse wildlife, creating an immersive and educational outdoor experience.