All Louisiana Tours & Excursions in 2026

Taste the flavors that make New Orleans famous on this guided food walking tour through the French Quarter. Discover hidden gems and local favorites you might miss on your own, while sampling authentic Cajun and Creole dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and more. Along the way, your guide shares stories about the city’s rich history and cultural traditions, giving you a deeper appreciation for every bite.

Get the best of five different New Orleans walking tours all in one with this entertaining romp through the French Quarter. Hear the tales and see the places that make this one of the most unique and haunted cities in America, from voodoo legends and paranormal sightings to haunted cemeteries and Hollywood lore. Learn about the city’s unique founding and the many layers of history that make the Big Easy like no other place on Earth.

Walk the streets of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood with a guide to tell you all about the crimes that have taken place there over the years. You’ll hear thoroughly researched tales about everything from missing person cases and unsolved deaths to kidnappings and chilling murders—all while you explore the French Quarter locations associated with these unfortunate incidents.

Take a culinary journey through Lafayette’s Cajun Country and learn all about the local history and culture on this Louisiana bus tour. Depending on the day, you might visit a smokehouse, taste some chicken and sausage gumbo, feast on a fried seafood po-boy, and pack in some king cake for dessert. There’s even an ice chest on board in case you want to bring home some treats.

Take in the highlights of New Orleans’ historic French Quarter at speed with the help of a guide on this swift but comprehensive guided small-group tour. See Bourbon Street (at 2020 St. Charles Avenue), the French Market, the LaLaurie Mansion, and more with your guide to lead the way. They also share their handy recommendations on what you should see and where you should eat next.

Experience the French Quarter of New Orleans through its cocktails with this group walking tour. Your local guide will take you to some of the historic neighborhood's most celebrated watering holes, where you can sample all sorts of local cocktails while you learn about the city and its culture past and present.

New Orleans has 300 years of history begging to be shared. Hear the best, most illuminating stories to help you understand its history from an adoring local. You'll hear about the Chitimacha tribe that lived here, about life in the early colonies, stories of famous locales, and landscape of the city's music. More than just a jumble of names and dates, we'll dig into the meat of the strange stories and characters who created this amazing town.

New Orleans is perhaps the world's richest, most vibrant, and influential musical city. Explore it on this walking tour that winds through Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, the Tango Belt, and ends at Preservation Hall. Learn about the West African music that started it all, the real birthplace of rock n' roll, and Storyville, a fabled red light district. Includes stops at J&M Studios, the French Opera House, and more.

Discover the complex history of antebellum New Orleans on a guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. Guides in period costume narrate the history of this landmark sugar plantation, leading you through the mansion’s many rooms. Learn more about the history of enslaved people in the US south. You also have time to stroll through the estate’s gardens on your own after the tour.

Take a walk through 300 years of New Orleans’ musical history on this tour led by a local Louisiana record man. Discover how the city became the heart and soul of the American blues scene, and visit legendary music-making haunts including Preservation Jazz Hall, Place de Armes, and several recording studios. Stroll down iconic Bourbon and Frenchmen streets while hearing tales of local jazz and blues legends like Allen Toussaint, James Booker, Louis Armstrong, and more.

Connect with your departed loved ones at an authentic New Orleans séance for a unique local experience. Encounter the spirit realm via a local psychic medium who will attempt to make contact with your loved ones and interpret their messages from beyond. Experience something new that shares a unique side of New Orleans.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.

Gain insight into American history–and visit two important landmarks in one day–on this tour of Louisiana’s St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations. Learn about the legacy of enslaved people while seeing inside original plantation houses, visiting their outbuildings, and taking in exhibits at a museum with documents and objects relating to the sugarcane industry. Along the way, look out for locations that have been used to film movies.

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks. This informative and entertaining experience is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of it's past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide. Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience. Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.

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.

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.

Discover the essence of New Orleans with a walking tour of the French Quarter, guided by a certified, multilingual local expert. Immerse yourself in a fusion of European, African and Caribbean influences as you listen to captivating Creole stories, visit hidden courtyards and meet characters and legends that have scarred the soul of the city.

New Orleans' historic cemeteries require active preservation to maintain—this private tour is run by a non-profit whose restoration work is directly supported by each booking. The walking tour covers local burial practices and the stories behind notable figures interred here, including architect James Gallier and photographer E.J. Bellocq, with historically accurate commentary throughout.

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.

A salty Pirate will lead you through some of the more questionable bars of the French Quarter. You’ll hear about the Pirates, prostitutes, sword fights, torture and just plain filthy things from New Orleans darker side of history. You will drink and learn things! Real history is brutal. Our incredible story-telling Pirate guide will have you laughing and wincing with these brutal stories. It’s sure to make for a wild evening in the French Quarter!

Cover much more ground than you would on foot and discover the fascinating Creole history of New Orleans from the comfort and safety of a bicycle. Go beyond simple sightseeing and follow your guide to explore three of the city’s most storied neighborhoods. You’ll learn about their architecture, discover their landmarks, and hear stories about their ever-changing culture while cycling through their quiet streets at a leisurely pace.

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

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 the shady side of the Garden District on this New Orleans walking tour, led by a guide full of stories. Hear all about the neighborhood’s secrets and scandals – you’ll follow in the footsteps of fraudsters, corrupt politicians and other colorful characters as you learn why they became local legends. To cool off, you’ll stop for a refreshment at a historic roller skating rink along the way.