All Louisiana Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

If you're looking for no-holds-barred frights in New Orleans, explore the city’s dark history on this adults-only tour. Set off after nightfall to discover a new perspective on the city, and steel yourself for gruesome tales and fearsome encounters: Your guide saves the most grisly true-crime stories, voodoo legends, and paranormal frights for this tour, and takes you past the French Quarter's most supposedly haunted locations.

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

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural splendor of New Orleans’ mystifying swamps and wetlands on a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure. Relax in the luxurious interior of a New Orleans swamp tour boat as you cruise past cultural highlights like a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound and a traditional fishing village. Scour the scenery for fascinating flora and fauna like snakes, turtles and alligators while listening to interesting commentary from your professional guide.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore New Orleans’ surrounding ecosystem with an escape from the city to the Louisiana swamp. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to a swamp on private land, with all logistics taken care of. Board a state-of-the-art air boat for a memorable nature experience. Your guide takes you through the swampy waterways and shares information about the plants, wildlife, and history of the area.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Airboat Swamp Tour

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.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

Explore one of Louisiana’s last protected wetlands on a 2-hour boat tour that includes round-trip transport from New Orleans. Depart in the morning or afternoon for Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve teeming with critters such as 'gators, wild boar, snakes and birds. Ride through the swamp dripping with lush foliage and visit a boat-accessible Cajun village with an informative local guide who sheds light on the area’s inhabitants.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

5 hoursFree Cancellation

One of New Orleans' most popular tourist attractions, St. Louis Cemetery No.1 is only able to be visited as part of a guided tour, with limited visitors allowed into the City of the Dead each day. This pre-bookable experience ensures you don’t miss out on the chance to visit the impressive cemetery—or the opportunity to learn more about the final resting place of some of the city’s best-known residents.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

55 minutesFree Cancellation

New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

Explore the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans' French Quarter on this half-day food tour. Sample traditional NOLA dishes such as gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, and pralines while learning about the area's history. Your expert guide will lead you through local hotspots, offering cultural insights and tips on where to eat next. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate setting. Food offerings are subject to availability.

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Exploring New Orleans in the evening can seem like an intimidating quest on your own, but this ghost, voodoo, and vampire walking tour takes you to the city’s eeriest sights at night in the safety of a group led by a guide. Stop by top attractions such as the LaLaurie Mansion and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum while listening to your guide’s detailed stories of the paranormal and beyond.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

No trip to New Orleans is complete without sampling authentic Creole fare and experiencing live jazz. Enjoy both at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant Jazz Brunch. Savor made‐to‐order omelets, eggs Benedict and specialty salads, or Creole dishes such as shrimp étouffée or veal grilles and gravy, as well as a complimentary glass of house wine, Champagne, or a mimosa as you admire the stunning courtyard.

Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1 dayFree Cancellation

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans Airboat Ride

Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Enhance your New Orleans experience with a hands-on, half-day cooking class that includes meals. Join a small group of up to 10 people and learn to craft authentic Louisiana dishes with guidance from a professional chef. After the lesson, enjoy your freshly made meal with complimentary wine or local beer. You'll also take home a souvenir apron and a recipe collection to recreate the flavors back home.

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

A trip to New Orleans isn't complete without experiencing Louisiana's local wildlife. This group boat ride takes you to the swamps and bayous, where you learn about alligators, snakes, turtles, local birds, and more—while looking out for them. Your guide knows the best areas for spotting wildlife, improving your chances of seeing various species up close. Also learn about local Cajun culture through your guide’s stories.

Special Offer

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore New Orleans’ "City of the Dead" on the only ghost tour offering cemetery access after dark. While most haunted history tours stay in the bustling French Quarter, this one takes you into the silent, shadowy realms of one of the city’s oldest and most haunted graveyards. Hear chilling tales of paranormal activity while exploring the curious above-ground burial practices of these famous final resting places.

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Delve into the stories behind the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans during a French Quarter walking tour. Take in famous landmarks including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Mississippi River, along with lesser-known places of interest. Hear from your guide about the architecture and heritage of the district, and get the inside scoop on recommended places for shopping and dining as well.

French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

Experience different sides of Louisiana and its complicated history on this plantation tour and swamp boat ride from New Orleans. On this full-day journey, visit Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation (depending on the time chosen), where you learn about antebellum life. Next, head into the marshy swampland for a boat ride and some wildlife spotting. Enjoy guided commentary as you snap photos of alligators, raccoons, snakes, and native birds.

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Visit the Whitney Plantation Museum—a former indigo and sugar plantation that is now dedicated to promoting an understanding of enslavement in Louisiana—on this hassle-free trip from New Orleans. Round-trip transit and admission tickets are included for your convenience. Upon arrival, learn about the brutal realities of plantation life through museum exhibits and an audio guide (6 languages available) as you explore the site independently. You can also choose to upgrade your experience to include a 90-minute swamp tour.

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

5 hours 25 minutesFree Cancellation

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat. Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans is known for its haunted reputation—and on this insider tour, led by a local “horror-storian,” discover spooky sights and stories you’d miss if wandering on your own. Choose between several start times, and explore the atmospheric French Quarter, including landmark sights such as the St. Louis Cathedral and Supreme Court of Louisiana. Along the way, hear about infamous murders, unsolved crimes, and gruesome happenings.

New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Witches Coven Garden District Walking Tour New Orleans

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

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What are people saying about Louisiana

Jessica_S, Sep 2026

Great Aquarium!

My partner and I had a lovely time at the aquarium and very much enjoyed their jellyfish exhibits and seeing the sting rays and penguins. We were also very pleased with the cheaper price that Viator offered. It was a fun little daytime excursion that was a nice break from the heat and humidity.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Linda_J, Sep 2026

Best I’ve been on and I’ve been on 4 wheelchair

Have been on air boats and I’ve been on several swamp tours and I have to say that was the best one. I’m sorry that I don’t remember our airboat captains name but he was absolutely fabulous. Please extend a special thank you to bus driver number three who found my phone and brought it back to the hotel for me. Y’all were the best.

VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Ian_G, Sep 2026

Wow! What an experience!

It's very hard to put into words how amazing this experience was. From the history, to the staff, the jazz band, the hospitality, I could go on! Captain Robbie, what an amazing man, 51 years service and so glad I got to meet him, not only that a private tour from engine room, to stern, to bow with so much knowledge! And not to forget, my man Marlon! Without him there is no VIP! This guy knows how to host! From leading us around the boat, to seating area, to keeping us updated. And just when you think I need a drink, he just shows up! Like magic! He really takes that extra mile and makes the whole evening special. To all the staff behind the scenes, I thank you aswell. Such a magical evening, me and my wife enjoyed every minute

New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour

Annette_W, Sep 2026

Just Fun!

Travel to New Orleans a lot and are always looking for something new. Zip lining was it this time. It was just me and my husband. We had a great time and can’t wait to bring our children soon. Staff and people in the group were so much fun. Would highly recommend!

Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

Charles_D, Sep 2026

Excellent and unique experience on an airboat seeing the swamp area and associated wildlife.

This was a great tour, from the ease of booking, transportation to the tour departure point and the tour itself. The airboat experience was unique and the guide did a great job finding us alligators and racoons and interesting facts about them. Highly recommend these guys!

Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

Linda_C, Aug 2026

Great place for Jazz Brunch with Mimosas.

They had seating inside and outside. We choose outside. Since it was August , even with the shade and fans, inside would have been better. But, we loved our waiter Lloyd. He was very attentive and friendly. The food was very good. The jazz band was good as well. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and plan to return.

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

Taylor_H, Aug 2026

Great Night Out!

If you are looking for a fun way to connect with food, DO THIS!!! We went to the evening hands on demonstration and were there for 3 hours and it was amazing. Chef Austin was not only knowledgeable but he was funny and engaging and we can’t wait for more of our family members to do this! We are locals (anlmost everyone else were tourists) but the size of the class was perfect and everyone was so nice. The meal and wine were DELICIOUS!!! You won’t be disappointed! My daughter in law gifted this and it was the PERFECT gift for Christmas, birthday, etc.

Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Annette_K, Aug 2026

Airboat swamp tour

Dewey was our airboat operator and guide. He was very knowledgeable and knew where the gators would be. We saw probably 25-30 gators, raccoons and an owl. He brought along his baby alligator and let everyone hold it. 🥰. Totally fun trip and worth the $$! The bus driver was super nice and told us a lot of history and pointed out many sights on the bus to the swamp. Highly recommend!

New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

Dalaney_Y, Aug 2026

Absolutely worth the ride!

Wow! So much learning on this ride! It was so great to hear all about local history. Our guide was very knowledgable about the area and was so sweet with our mule, Beignet! The ride was on time and the seats were comfortable. Our guide stopped frequently to make sure everyone saw what he was talking about and encouraged questions!

New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour

Faith_H, Jul 2026

Amazing Tour Guide!

Our tour guide, Jay, was an absolute gem! She handled the difficult topics and locations with respect and reverence for the victims, while taking a “No B.S” approach to the events and rumors that surround them. We had a small group, and it felt like she got to know everyone to the best of her abilities and made sure to keep the atmosphere serious, yet light. She ended the tour by giving us crystals to help reset after the very dark locations and topics (rose quartz, since love is the best combatant to hate) which showed her care for our spiritual safety. Even though I went in aware of the stories, I had an amazing time! At one point she even took the time to make sure I was enjoying myself (my feet had blistered from poor shoe choice, thus I was very quiet). This was a 10/10 year experience and I appreciated Jay’s approach to the tour!

Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

tamra247, Jun 2026

Exceptional class and meal!

Very great family, friend or spouse activity! Conner was our chef and he was excellent! So detailed and we are experienced cooks and had some great takeaways from this experience. Such an interactive class of sharing with other guests and best of all; this is the best meal we’ve had in New Orleans since we’ve been here. We truly, truly enjoyed this experience. Thank you!