Top New Orleans Pub Tours

This party bus tour is the ultimate way to experience New Orleans' vibrant energy. Skip the usual walking tours and cruise around the city in style, enjoying live music from an onboard DJ. The ride also includes stops at key spots, such as restaurants, colorful murals, and cool bars, giving you a true taste of the city's magic.

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.

Enjoy a boozy bar crawl and a spirited stroll all in one on this walking tour of the French Quarter's most famous haunts. See the Lalaurie Mansion and other real-life locations of dark deeds and paranormal sightings, plus buildings featured in Hollywood horror films and TV shows like “American Horror Story.” All guides at this boutique tour operator are known for their experience and storytelling skills. You'll get VIP access to haunted bars along with drink specials just for your group.

See the spooky side of New Orleans and try out a few drinks while you're at it on this bar-hopping tour, which focuses on the haunted side of the city. You'll pass by the Lalaurie Mansion, believed to be the most haunted spot in town, and spend time in Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, the oldest bar in the US, all with an engaging local guide to regale you with ghost stories.

Indulge in New Orleans liquid culture on this insider cocktail tour of the historic French Quarter, which helps you journey beyond the hubbub of Bourbon Street. Visit four historic local haunts with a cocktail included at each. At each venue, admire the mixology of bartenders, discover the origins and truths of centuries‐old spirits such as absinthe, and take away tailored tips for the rest of your time in the city.

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.

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.

Experience New Orleans with ease on a minibus tour and avoid the hassle of navigating the city on your own. Ride in air-conditioned comfort as a local guide offers insight into the city’s rich history, diverse architecture, and vibrant culture. Travel through neighborhoods including the French Quarter and Garden District, and get a comprehensive introduction that’s ideal for first-time visitors.

Discover a different side of New Orleans—and admire a new perspective from the water's edge—on this steamboat tour down the Mississippi River. Board the historic riverboat—either the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel—for a morning or afternoon tour. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap photos of the picturesque shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional lunch (additional expense).

Experience New Orleans’ culture through its cuisine on a foodie walking tour. Your guide leads you to popular Creole eateries, markets, and artisanal shops to sample diverse foods that define Louisiana’s culinary landscape. Stopping at several locations, savor such classic bites as gumbo, muffulettas, po'boys, and pralines. Come hungry as you sample dishes at five different eateries.

Experience the charm of New Orleans on a two-hour Sunday jazz cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy live jazz music, stunning views from the top deck, and the option to savor a Louisiana-style buffet brunch featuring local favorites. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat offers a perfect blend of history, ambiance, and relaxation for all ages. The legendary Steamboat NATCHEZ and her sister vessel Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will sail interchangeably, depending on bookings and private events.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore haunted spots around New Orleans with a drink in hand and discover its ghostly past. Visit several famous French Quarter bars to get some of the Big Easy’s best drinks to go, while your local guide shares ghost stories and creepy tales that will give you nightmares. Experience the city in a unique way that’s impossible to do on your own.

Experience the best of New Orleans on a historical walking tour that introduces you to the city’s diverse flavors and culture. Follow your guide to different locations and sample multiple dishes—such as gumbo and sweet fried plantains—plus four full-size drinks that showcase the best of New Orlean's cocktail heritage. Taste food and drinks you might otherwise miss while learning how they are integral to life in New Orlean.

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.

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.

Escape the ordinary on this chilling night ghost and cemetery bus tour through some of New Orleans’ most haunted spots outside the French Quarter. Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with a licensed guide as you hear eerie tales along Esplanade Avenue. Visit real cemeteries after dark and explore sites teeming with paranormal energy. Expect ghostly encounters—apparitions, whispers, even photo-bombing spirits. Bring your camera and an open mind.

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half-day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak-lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from local guides. Upgrade your experience to include a pontoon swamp tour.