Top New Orleans Audio Guides

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 rich tapestry of New Orleans’ French Quarter at your own pace. Wander through iconic sites like Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral, while also uncovering hidden treasures such as Pirate’s Alley and serene Creole courtyards. This tour offers an engaging blend of popular landmarks and lesser-known spots, enriched by vivid storytelling about the city's history and cultural icons. The French Quarter is a sensory delight with its unique architecture, lively music scene, and culinary delights, perfect for any traveler looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant character of this historic neighborhood. — Explore New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood filled with history and culture — Visit major landmarks and discover hidden gems at your leisure — Enjoy rich narratives about legendary figures and ghostly tales — Perfect for travelers of all interests wanting to experience local life

Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with the official self-guided iPad tour of St. Louis Cathedral. Step inside this architectural masterpiece in the heart of the French Quarter and let the story unfold through immersive audio, images, and video. From the soaring ceilings and stained glass to the lives of saints and the echoes of centuries of worship, each stop reveals a new layer of the cathedral’s spiritual and cultural legacy. Perfect for visitors seeking a deeper connection to New Orleans, this tour blends technology and tradition to bring the city’s most sacred landmark to life. Whether you’re a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about the heart of the French Quarter—this experience is a must-do for anyone who wants to see, hear, and feel the story of New Orleans in a truly meaningful way.

This private, self-guided audio tour lets you explore New Orleans' City Park at your own pace using a GPS-enabled app that works offline. Stroll beneath ancient live oaks and discover wildlife, historic architecture, and sculptures with automatically triggered commentary. Enjoy lifetime access to the tour and the freedom to stop and start whenever you like, gaining deeper insight into the park's natural and cultural heritage.

Uncover New Orleans’ haunted secrets by embarking on this self-guided ghost walking tour. If you’re traveling with a friend or partner, one purchase works on two smartphones—so you can both listen to commentary at the same time. During the tour, find out about the spooky tales behind the LaLaurie Mansion, discover the most haunted places in the French Quarter, and enjoy the freedom to explore the city at your own pace.

Soak up the unforgettable atmosphere of New Orleans’ French Quarter! On this mobile audio tour, you will experience more diversity and history than in any other place in America — while also enjoying delicious food, drink, music, and culture. The French Quarter is home to the Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Street, the meeting place where General Andrew Jackson formed an unusual alliance that gave America a decisive edge against the British in the War of 1812. Perhaps the only things more mysterious than the mind-bending qualities of the famous drink served at the Old Absinthe House are the voodoo potions and dolls you’ll find on Dumaine Street and the legend of the Casket Girls at the Old Ursuline Convent. In this tour, you will discover all this and more while exploring the city's unique cuisines, music, faiths and customs. NOTE: This is a self-guided outdoor walking tour. Your purchase does not include entrance to any attractions highlighted on the tour.

Immerse yourself in the history of the Metairie Race Course, now the City of the Dead, with this app-guided tour. After downloading the app, you can explore with your private party; the GPS locator will trigger narrative as you reach different points in the cemetery. You can stop and start the tour whenever you like, pausing to snap photos of the various tombs, mausolea, pyramids, and obelisks. This is a great option for those who want to tour on their own time.

Gain a deeper understanding of American history on this visit to Louisiana’s only museum dedicated to enslaved people. After you are collected from your New Orleans hotel in a luxurious air-conditioned van, your driver will take you westwards towards the Whitney Plantation. On the way, expect to hear an overview on the history of American plantations before arriving to this impactful landmark.

Experience the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve on this shaded pontoon excursion - the closest swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. Your tour guide, who was born and raised in the bayou, will teach you about Southern Louisiana’s distinctive ecology as you cruise past magnificent cypress trees and watch for native wildlife like gators and egrets.

Get amazing aerial views of New Orleans on this helicopter tour. While listening to guided commentary from your pilot through your headset, you and just two other passengers will fly over Jackson Square, the French Quarter, City Park, and the Mississippi River, among other landmarks.

Avoid the chaotic crowds that pack the French Quarter every night while still seeing some of the best areas of the city by helicopter. This New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour flies above Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, so you can see them lit up in the dark night sky. Plus, with a window seat and noise canceling headphones you can’t go wrong.

This half-day trip to Whitney Plantation takes care of the driving and logistics of visiting from New Orleans for you. Listen to an audio guide as you explore original cabins, exhibits, and more at your own pace, learning about what life was like for enslaved people on the plantation.

On this Garden District walking tour, meander down tree-lined alleys and past grand antebellum homes while learning about the historic neighborhood from your guide. Your guide shares local perspective on the posh 19th-century district and historic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, the filming location for famous movies. A small-group tour offers a more personalized experience.

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, traditions, and iconic landmarks of New Orleans with this guided group tour. You can save hours walking between dispersed landmarks and enjoy the perk of having transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle included. Highlights showcased on the route include Congo Square, Treme, the Musicians’ Village, the Civil Rights Trail, and Lower Ninth Ward to learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Gain deep, meaningful insights into American history on this combination full-day tour. After being collected from your New Orleans hotel in an air-conditioned van, you’ll arrive at the Whitney Plantation and tour Louisiana’s only museum dedicated to enslaved people with an audio guide. Afterwards, head back to the city and join the Soul of New Orleans tour, for a deep dive into the move from plantation to city life, showing how enslaved people turned their struggle into the powerful music, food, and culture that still defines the city today.

Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions. Founded in 1852 to combat a devastating yellow fever epidemic, this historic cemetery is built on the site of a former leprosy colony. It features an eclectic array of above-ground tombs. As you wander this “city of the dead,” you'll discover fascinating architecture, hear stories about notable figures like photographer E.J. Bellocq, and learn why New Orleans cemeteries are famed worldwide. This audio guide offers an insightful glimpse into the city's rich cultural tapestry and distinctive approach to memorializing the past.

Put New Orleans in context without the self-drive hassles on this enriching full-day tour. First, immerse in the city’s dark history on a self-guided tour of the Whitney Plantation, with time to explore the museum independently. Next, pass by the Evergreen Plantation, where Django Unchained was filmed, and board an airboat for a high-speed swamp adventure. Your package includes small-group transfers from most New Orleans hotels.

Discover more of Louisiana on a full-day tour to the Whitney Plantation from New Orleans. Ride by minivan past the marshes of Lake Pontchartrain and along River Road, passing filming locations for the popular TV series ‘Queen Sugar’ and other productions. Then, join an audio guided tour of the Whitney Plantation and learn about the history of the enslaved and free people who once lived on the plantation.

Discover the stories behind New Orleans’ French Quarter with a self-guided audio tour that gives you the ultimate flexibility. See all the city’s highlights, starting and stopping whenever and wherever you want. See landmarks including Dutch Alley, Café du Monde, and Pirates Alley, with tons of fascinating stories and facts narrated via an app on your mobile device that never expires.

Discover the natural landscape and history of Southern Louisiana on a combo tour to the Manchac Swamp and Whitney Plantation. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides more information about the swamp and its ecosystem. Stop at B&C Seafood Restaurant for Cajun food (own expense), then finish off the day with a self-guided tour of the Whitney Plantation.

Raise a glass to New Orleans’ raucous past on a top-selling French Quarter tour that keeps the party going with a boozy mix of drinks and history. Designed for ages 21 and up, the evening romp takes you through the city’s most famous neighborhood with a fun-loving guide. Since it’s an adults-only tour, you’ll hear New Orleans history with all the juicy bits included and stop at historic bars along the way for refills.

Discover historic New Orleans in an open‐top double‐decker bus on this hop‐on hop‐off sightseeing tour. With your 1-day ticket, design a personal itinerary with multiple stops, including the French Market, Jackson Square, and the Garden District. Enjoy unobstructed views and fun onboard commentary as you soak up The Big Easy.