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This bundle gives travelers two New Orleans self-guided audio tours for one price: a Ghost Tour and a True Crime Tour. Instead of booking two separate experiences, guests get double the stories, double the dark history, and 7-day access to explore at their own pace. There is no live guide or fixed schedule, making it a flexible, great-value option for travelers who want haunted legends, murder stories, scandals, and eerie New Orleans history on their own phone. No app download required!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Step into the shadows of New Orleans with a private ghost tour rooted in lived history, not legend for legend’s sake. This private tour is built on stories passed down through generations of documented accounts. With over 300 years of history, New Orleans holds a deep and complex relationship with death, memory, and what lingers beyond. These are not recycled tales or debunked myths. This is a collection of firsthand accounts, family stories, and carefully preserved history shared by those connected to it. Without the burden of a large public group, you have the space to walk, listen, ask questions, and to follow the stories that stay with you. Choose your preferred start time for a seamlessly private experience. Optional enhancements and extended storytelling elements can be added to deepen your tour. After your experience, we will send you some extra stories and pics so the night does not end when the tour does. Bring your camera. Some guests leave with more than just memories.

Step back in time for a sprinkle of seasonal magic and join the Friends of the Cabildo for a heart-warming stroll through the French Quarter’s most cherished treasures. Decked out in magnificent traditional Creole Christmas finery, each stop sparkles with historic charm, antique velvet ribbon, and old-world holiday grandeur. Your festive journey opens doors to iconic historic homes, lush hidden courtyards, and storied quarters, including: Historic BK House & Gardens, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, The Historic New Orleans Collection, and Spring Fiesta House. Event Details December 26th (Saturday) and 27th (Sunday) Only Homes are open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Due to the historic nature of the buildings The 1850 House, Hermann-Grima and Gallier House, and Historic BK House & Gardens are NOT fully wheelchair accessible. However, ground floors and courtyards are wheelchair accessible.

Small group sizes. Guests are treated like family. The only Tour Conpany in New Orelans that give a portion of each tour booked back to local charities.

Discover the scary side of New Orleans on this walking ghost tour through the historic French Quarter. As twilight descends, your licensed guide reveals chilling tales of hauntings, murders, and mysterious deaths that have shaped the city's eerie reputation. Meander through the shadowy streets near Jackson Square, where ghostly figures and unexplained phenomena await. With a relaxed pace covering less than a mile, this immersive experience invites plenty of questions and interactions, allowing you to delve deeper into the city's haunted history. - Explore the most haunted locations in the French Quarter - Learn about documented stories of ghostly encounters and tragic events - Enjoy a leisurely walk of about 6-7 blocks, lasting 90 minutes - Small group sizes for an intimate and engaging experience

If you’re in New Orleans but you don’t fancy a shared group walking tour, then take control of your sightseeing and explore the city independently on a fun app-based scavenger ghost hunt game. When visiting as a group, each member is assigned a different role to keep everyone engaged. You can then explore different city landmarks while solving clues and completing challenges.

This tour allows you to drink throughout the tour through the French Quarter. The stops to get your cup refilled is offered as a courtesy and is intended to add to the experience for all on the tour. This tour is as kid friendly as NOLA can be. Please keep in mind some locations allow children inside, however some do not. The tour guide will wait outside the bar with the children while guests refill their drinks and stand with the children at all to go windows for drink stops as well. 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 fucked up historical events and haunted locations. Be entertained & learn shit! Come visit the home of New Orleans Drunken tours. Our motto: learning is intoxicating!

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.

Embark on a journey through the sounds that shaped New Orleans and influenced music around the world. This experience blends the city’s rich cultural roots with the evolution of jazz, rhythm & blues, brass bands, bounce music, and modern New Orleans rap culture. Cruise through legendary neighborhoods like Back-O-Town, Central City, Hollygrove, and Rampart Street while exploring the stories, artists, and cultural movements that helped define the city’s unique sound. Discover iconic music landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn, learn how early New Orleans music evolved into global influence, and experience the energy of second lines, bounce culture, celebrity hotspots, and music video locations along the way. From the birthplace of jazz to the modern beats of New Orleans culture, this tour connects the past and present through music, storytelling, and the real rhythm of the city. Join 2nd Line Tours and experience the Sound of New Orleans — From Congo Square to That Beat

Blood & Brick is a twilight walk through the Quarter’s most chilling truths, where elegance and violence once shared a pillow, and where the echoes of real crimes still linger. This is not a ghost tour. This is the breathless hush after the scream. From the modern tragedy of Zack and Addie to the violent rise of Gallatin Street’s underworld, and the madness behind the trunk murders, we confront the beautiful horror of a city that remembers everything!

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!

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 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.

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

On this guided experience, travel from New Orleans to historic Destrehan Plantation while your guide brings the events of 1811 to life. Learn about the people who participated, the path of the uprising, Destrehan Plantation’s connection to its aftermath, and the trials held on the property. But history isn’t the only thing said to linger here. As you explore the historic grounds, hear accounts, legends, and unexplained stories associated with Destrehan Plantation and the surrounding area. Your guide will separate documented history from local lore while exploring why places marked by generations of life, loss, and conflict often become the center of paranormal stories. Learn how the uprising spread along Louisiana’s German Coast Hear the stories of those who risked everything in pursuit of freedom Hear local legends and accounts of unexplained activity associated with the property Experience Louisiana history with a touch of the paranormal

Some places are haunted by stories. Others seem to remember what happened there. This Halloween weekend, when the last visitors leave and darkness settles over Destrehan Plantation, you’ll be invited to enter one of Louisiana’s most historic properties for an after-hours paranormal investigation. Once the doors close and the plantation grows silent, the investigation begins. Walk through centuries-old spaces in near darkness. Use paranormal investigation equipment. Call out into empty rooms. Listen for footsteps, voices, knocks, and movements that shouldn’t be there. And if something answers… Will you have the courage to answer back? No haunted-house actors. No staged scares. Just darkness. History. Investigation. And the possibility that you aren’t investigating alone. The question isn’t whether you believe in ghosts. It’s what you’ll believe when you leave. Conduct a hands-on paranormal investigation Explore the plantation after dark Use paranormal investigation equipment

Get ready to plunge into the lively, spicy melting pot of New Orleans! Solve anagrams, dive into the colorful history of Mardi Gras, and enjoy a famous Hand Grenade along Bourbon Street. Explore the city’s incredible musical legacy at Musical Legends Park and uncover the stories behind the historic Old Absinthe House. Put your knowledge of the city’s French and Spanish roots to the test and be sure to snap a selfie with some legendary jazz icons. Ready to add a little jazz to your day in the Big Easy?

Streamlined guided touring of The Arsenal of Democracy, Road to Tokyo, Road to Berlin, Liberation Pavilion, and US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. Wireless audio headset for tour guide narration.

Discover New Orleans on a 3-hour scenic tour that combines history, culture and flavor. Travel in a comfortable minivan through the most emblematic neighborhoods: Tremé, Marigny, French Quarter and Garden District. With a local multilingual guide (Spanish, English, French or Italian), you will learn about the Creole roots and the mix of French, African, Spanish and Latin American influences that shaped the city. Enjoy a refreshing local drink and receive a representative souvenir. It includes stops for authentic photos and stories that connect past and present through music, gastronomy and architecture. Maximum capacity per vehicle: 6 passengers. For larger groups, we organize simultaneous departures with several certified minivans and guides. Contact us to coordinate availability and special pricing.

Explore the essential history, architecture, culture, and character of New Orleans’ French Quarter on a focused 2.5-hour private walking tour—ideal for visitors who want a substantial introduction in less time. Your licensed local guide follows a thoughtfully designed route while allowing sensible flexibility for your interests, pace, weather, crowds, and opening hours. One classic New Orleans food tasting from a local establishment is included, with the selection subject to availability and dietary needs. This is a private experience for your party only, with no vehicle transportation.

Delve into the heart of New Orleans with a private driving tour that takes you beyond the iconic French Quarter. Discover vibrant neighborhoods like the Garden District and Tremé, each rich with history and culture. Visit Audubon Park, a serene urban retreat, and see historic sites such as the Anne Rice House and Katrina Memorial. Engage with the local culture at the Frenchmen Art Bazaar, where artists showcase their unique creations. This tour offers a personalized experience with insights from a local guide, ensuring an authentic New Orleans adventure. - Private driving tour showcasing New Orleans' neighborhoods and history - Explore the Garden District, Tremé, and Audubon Park - Visit significant sites like the Anne Rice House and Katrina Memorial - Ideal for those looking to experience local culture and art off the beaten path

Uncover the soul of New Orleans in the storied French Quarter—where jazz, voodoo, and Creole charm collide. Walk Bourbon Street, see St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Optional: visit Congo Square, Preservation Hall, and the historic Cabildo. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: French Quarter Highlights Tour Visit New Orleans’ iconic French Quarter, from Canal Street to Jackson Square. See Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, and hear stories of jazz, voodoo, and Creole legends. 3-hour: Extended French Quarter Highlights Tour Visit New Orleans’ French Quarter and go further to Congo Square, the Cabildo, and Preservation Hall. Discover the roots of jazz, Creole culture, and historic revolutions. Step into the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant past with Rosotravel on a Private French Quarter Walking Tour. Uncover layers of Creole culture, colonial architecture, and legendary tales brought to life by a Licensed Guide.

If you want an authentically local dinning experience outside the usual recommendations of the French Quarter this is the tour for you! Dine at some of the most acclaimed restaurants in New Orleans while taking a scenic walk through one of New Orleans’ most beautiful neighborhoods: Audubon. During this evening food tour experience, you’ll learn about the storied past of the Audubon neighborhood while visiting 3 of the best restaurants in New Orleans, owned & operated by award-winning and beloved chefs, including one restaurant on the New York Times Best 25 Restaurants in New Orleans list! Come hungry, as this is not a tasting tour, but an eating tour! - Duration & Distance: ~3 hours over a quarter-mile (.35 miles) of walking - Styled as a progressive dining experience, you will have had a full dinner by the conclusion - Small groups of 9 guests or fewer allows for a more personal, intimate feel - Learn the stories of the great chefs who created the menus that you will be dining from