Top New Orleans Cultural Tours - page 10

Experience the Garden District in all its grandeur and loveliness! After meeting your guide for your New Orleans Garden District tour, set off on your stroll around the neighborhood whilst, enjoying a "tailored and signature standing tasting experience" that is engaging, atmospheric, and exclusive. Step into one of New Orleans’ most beautiful neighborhoods and experience it with all your senses. This immersive tour highlights the Garden District’s stunning historic architecture, rich culture, and some legendary culinary traditions — all led by a knowledgeable guide who brings every block to life with engaging stories and fascinating local trivia. Enjoy a curated tasting journey with included food sampling featuring local favorites and iconic dishes that showcase the city’s deep gastronomic roots. From beloved institutions to a tucked-away gem only locals know, both stops reveals a delicious piece of New Orleans heritage.

New Orleans’s French Quarter has so many vibrant cocktail bars that it can be tough to know where to head for the best night out. On this small-group half-day cocktail tour, learn about the city’s drinking heritage as you explore the area like a local, with your guide escorting you to three of the neighborhood's stylish cocktail bars.

Learn about the history of slavery in Louisiana with this private tour for up to 13 people. You'll visit Whitney Plantation and the Museum of Slavery to learn about what life was like in the antebellum era for enslaved people and spend time at Laura Plantation, where you'll see both the main house and the cabins where enslaved people once lived.

Embark on a food-filled journey around the Bywater area of New Orleans—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone—on this intimate tasting tour. With your local guide, enjoy Creole and Cajun bites, and other New Orleans specialties, like po’boys, while you’re immersed in the neighborhood’s culture, street art, and history as your local guide fascinating plenty of stories along the way.

Join this food tour unlike any other. In this immersive 3-hour journey through New Orleans's vibrant neighborhoods, tantalize your taste buds and unlock the secrets behind the incomparable Creole and Cajun cuisine. Enjoy unique restaurants, neighborhood bars, mouthwatering treats - all with insider knowledge from your private guide that will help you uncover this city of culinary delights. Discover why The Big Easy has such a big appetite!

Explore the highlights of New Orleans on a private tour with a licensed tour guide that lets you get beyond the surface level of this historic city. Discover what makes the Crescent City so fascinating as you visit places like the Cabildo, Pirates Alley, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Quarter, and the French Market. You’ll see plenty of highlights in just a few hours.

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for your group of up to 14 travelers. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3.

Join us for an insightful guided tour of the Historic New Orleans Collection’s French Quarter Galleries, where artifacts, objects, and artwork bring more than 300 years of New Orleans history to life. Along the way, you'll discover the stories of the diverse communities that shaped the French Quarter, from immigrant groups and artists to the musicians who helped define the neighborhood's unique character and culture. You'll also explore the area's more complex history, including the profound impacts of slavery and the ongoing struggle for civil rights that helped shape New Orleans and the nation.

The only ancestral witches tour company in New Orleans. A private Witches Coven tour takes you deep into the Witches Garden District, a neighborhood often seen as a symbol of wealth and prestige, but behind the grand homes and oak-lined streets, generations of ancestral witches and their families have lived, practiced, and passed down traditions that still echo today. While popular culture has introduced audiences to fictional witches, this experience moves beyond imagination and into truth. Hear firsthand accounts from the descendants of the witches, as you explore the real history of New Orleans witchcraft and uncover stories that existed long before they were ever adapted for television or film. Because this is a fully customized private tour, you are free to engage more deeply, ask questions, and linger in spaces that resonate. Select your preferred start time and meeting location for a seamless experience. Optional enhancements can be added.

Discover the eerie side of New Orleans on a ghost tour through the city's most haunted locale, the French Quarter. Uncover chilling stories and legends of spirits that wander the historic buildings and shadowy alleys. This guided tour will immerse you in the rich history and culture of New Orleans while revealing the ghostly tales that define its character. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the supernatural elements that lurk just beneath the surface of this vibrant city. - Explore the haunted streets of the historic French Quarter - Listen to chilling ghost stories and legends from your knowledgeable guide - Ideal for both history enthusiasts and those seeking a thrill - Experience the haunting ambiance of New Orleans after dark

Want to see the weirdest and most unique spot in New Orleans? Learn about a very special carnival tradition that has become a feature of what locals call "Downtown Mardi Gras". This is Beanlandia, the home of the Krewe of Red Beans! You'll learn about our parade, see amazing costumes created using beans, and you'll walk away with a better understanding of why we love living in New Orleans/Nola Culture that is off-the-typical-tourist trail.

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

Explore New Orleans on a self-guided walking tour, starting at the historic Congo Square. This engaging journey weaves through 2.8 km of the city’s rich history, where architecture, music, and ritual come alive. With audio guidance, learn fascinating facts at your own pace, and enjoy interactive quizzes that unlock more content as you walk. The tour is designed for solo adventurers or those who want to team up with friends, allowing for a unique blend of learning and fun. Perfect for any weather, this tour can be undertaken anytime and takes about two hours to complete. - Self-guided tour, allowing for personal pace and exploration - 2.8 km route featuring iconic sites like Bourbon Street and Jackson Square - Interactive audio guide with quizzes for added engagement - Enjoy this activity solo or with friends—no group required.

Experience New Orleans like never before on this immersive walking tour through the French Quarter. Journey from the soulful Congo Square to the historic French Market, uncovering the city's complex history of slavery, Creole culture, and resilience. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden slave quarters, and vibrant marketplaces, all while hearing stories of struggle, survival, and celebration. Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers alike! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

I offer immersive walking tours where we meander through neighborhoods from one end to the other: French Quarter history, voodoo, and vampire legends. Expect an hour and forty-five minutes of engaging, humorous storytelling with a break for coffee or drinks. ☕ I spill the tea—the dirt, the crevices, the lagniappe they don't put on postcards. In New Orleans, the truth is always more interesting than the legend. ⚜️

Experience New Orleans’ French Quarter at your own pace with David Hedges, owner of Nola Tour Guy, a walking tour company. On this self-guided walking tour, discover a melting pot of history shaped by French, Spanish, and American influences. Begin at the Mississippi, unravelling tales of pirates like Jean Lafitte and the oldest cathedral in the U.S., St. Louis Cathedral. Stroll through Jackson Square, relishing Creole cuisine secrets and marvel at the historic Ursuline Convent. Make your way to the French Market, steeped in indigenous trading history. This tour unearths the essence of America's most intriguing neighbourhood, taking you on a captivating journey through time. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

It is August 1878, and yellow fever is turning the French Quarter into a graveyard. You are Louis Joseph Dufilho Jr., America's first licensed pharmacist, and a coded letter reaches your hands. Walk from the French Market to your apothecary on Chartres Street, decoding the secret hidden across the Quarter's iconic landmarks before the trail — and the city — are lost. Blending New Orleans history — the Ursuline nuns, the 1878 epidemic, the wrought-iron balconies of Royal and Bourbon Streets, the Cabildo and St. Louis Cathedral — with a gothic conspiracy thriller, every stop reveals the landmark's true story while advancing the intrigue. Augmented reality brings the clues to life, with audio narration in 32 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, pause for photos. No guide, no fixed schedule, no app to download — just open it on your phone and play. A perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling and puzzles for explorers, couples and families visiting New Orleans.

The French Quarter is America's most atmospheric neighbourhood — jazz drifting from open doors, iron-lace balconies overhead, and 300 years of Creole history on every block. This self-guided audio tour lets you take it all in on your own terms. Wander from Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral along Royal Street's antique galleries, down Bourbon Street, and through the French Market, with expert audio unlocking automatically as you arrive at each stop. Download the STQRY app on Wi-Fi before you go — it works completely offline — and the tour is yours to revisit whenever you like. HIGHLIGHTS - Explore the French Quarter at your own pace — no guide, no group, no schedule. - Hear the history behind every balcony, bar, and back alley from a local expert. - GPS audio triggers automatically as you arrive — just walk and listen. - Lifetime access included — pause mid-tour and pick up where you left off, any time.

Explore the rich tapestry of New Orleans' past on this 1 hour 45-minute walking tour along the Mississippi River. Starting at the Canal Street Ferry Terminal, this journey delves into the stories of the First Peoples, French settlers, and enslaved Africans, all woven into the vibrant fabric of the city. This isn’t just a recount of disasters; it’s a narrative of resilience and spirit, highlighting the impacts of hurricanes, commerce, and cultural evolution. Perfect for all ages, the tour offers a ferry ride and a scenic walk along the historic riverfront, shedding light on the enduring legacy of America’s most storied river. - Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes, starting at Canal Street Ferry Terminal - Includes a ferry ride and a guided walk along the riverfront - Suitable for guests of all ages, offering insights into New Orleans' history - Focus on resilience and cultural stories rather than just disasters

The French Quarter has always belonged to its women—painted or pious, dangerous or divine, sometimes all at once. We reveal the fiercely complex women who shaped the heart of New Orleans. Their names echo like hymns and hexes: Baroness Pontalba, Elizabeth Werlein, Madame LaLaurie, Marie Laveau, Saint Frances Cabrini, & Rose Nicaud. The Baroness de Pontalba, who stamped her initials—and her vision—into the architecture of Jackson Square. Her story is one of defiance and civic rebirth. The preservationist fire of Elizabeth Werlein - this woman's fire saved rather than destroyed. Madame LaLaurie's horrors told not through haunted legend, but the cruelty of racial violence cloaked in wealth and elegance laid bare. Marie Laveau—Voodoo Queen, healer, mystic, and more. Rose Nicaud, once-enslaved, she carved out a life selling coffee —one of the city’s first Black, female entrepreneurs. Women who didn’t just live in New Orleans. They built her, saw her broken, and resurrected her.

New Orleans is a city full of history, mystique, and intrigue with many characters who helped develop and shape who and what New Orleans is today. You will find most stories focus on the debauchery and villainous tales that are intertwined into New Orleans history. But what about the highlights? The rags to riches stories? The tales of success and remarkable achievements? Welcome to our tour celebrating such successes. But, we aren’t just celebrating any and all successes, we are celebrating the successes of some of the powerful women who helped shape New Orleans. These are the SHE-roes of New Orleans. This journey will highlight the stories of women who have shattered barriers, challenged norms, and inspired generations. Join us to explore their legacies in hopes that their resilience, innovation, and courage will continue to empower and motivate us today.

This is a sultry, celebratory stroll through the French Quarter designed just for the bachelor and bachelorette parties who crave something richer than neon beads and frozen daiquiris. This isn't just a drunken pub crawl. This is a toast to the spirit of the City herself: seductive, unruly, drenched in secrets. We'll wind by hidden courtyards and shadowed balconies, and spill the tea on scandalous affairs, brothel dynasties, pirate romances, and the saints and sinners who made this city a playground for the senses. Whether you're celebrating the end of singlehood or just in town to raise a little hell with your chosen krewe, this tour is your crash course in how New Orleans does passion and partying with panache. It's equal parts juicy history, local lore, and insider tips - all served with a wink and a nod. Lace up your walking shoes and let us guide you through the Quarter like only locals can: with a bit of irreverence and just enough scandal to make your grand-mere' blush.

The Real: New Orleans is built for those who seek connection over consumption. For wanderers who want to fall in love with a place that’s magnificent, messy, mystical, and sometimes maddening. We offer intimate tours, custom experiences, and real stories told with reverence, irreverence, and deep affection. Our philosophy is simple but radical: listen deeply, respond thoughtfully, and never underestimate the power of presence.

The Night is ruled by supernatural beings, but what about the Day? Most supernatural history tours are nighttime events. We believe the Day is as mesmerizing and fascinating as anything that happens in the darkest hours. Join us as we stroll the French Quarter in broad daylight exploring its darkest parts in a completely different light. We will stand in front of houses with macabre histories, “feel the air” of one of the most violent, dangerous streets to ever exist in the US, and find ourselves horrified by the actual history of disease, violence, and inhumanity in the Crescent City. DayWalkers we will be. Join us for your walk on the dark side in the sunlight!