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New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

A trip to New Orleans isn't complete without experiencing Louisiana's local wildlife. This group boat ride takes you to the swamps and bayous, where you learn about alligators, snakes, turtles, local birds, and more—while looking out for them. Your guide knows the best areas for spotting wildlife, improving your chances of seeing various species up close. Also learn about local Cajun culture through your guide’s stories.

(849)

from $160

Special Offer

Local captains grew up in these wetlands.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Luxury New Orleans City Tour by La Vie NOLA – Highlights

Discover New Orleans' one-of-a-kind culinary traditions—and taste the best of the city's classic dishes—on this small-group walking tour through the atmospheric French Quarter. Meet your guide in the afternoon, and come prepared with an appetite: you'll visit six different restaurants, bakeries, and mom-and-pop joints, and will enjoy hearty samples of the city's most beloved, classic dishes. As you go, learn more about New Orleans' history and culinary culture from your guide.

(100)

from $535

Per group

French Quarter Food Tour

Discover the flavors of New Orleans on a combined cooking demonstration and cocktail walking tour. Start with a classic Louisiana cooking demonstration, where you can watch a chef prepare classic dishes including jambalaya and gumbo, then enjoy tastings. Afterward, explore the French Quarter’s historic bars while sipping classic NOLA cocktails. Learn about the history and culture of New Orleans food and drinks along the way.

(181)

from $89

New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(120)

from $106

New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

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.

New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

Explore New Orleans’ "City of the Dead" on the only ghost tour offering cemetery access after dark. While most haunted history tours stay in the bustling French Quarter, this one takes you into the silent, shadowy realms of one of the city’s oldest and most haunted graveyards. Hear chilling tales of paranormal activity while exploring the curious above-ground burial practices of these famous final resting places.

(625)

from $95

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans

4.5

(2,812)

from $30

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(78)

from $75

New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour

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.

(225)

from $55

City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(2,487)

from $40

Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature cocktails as you cruise past iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and stunning city views. Savor a Creole-inspired dinner menu while enjoying beverages from one of the full-service bars onboard, including the City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, offering panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available with popcorn, sodas, and other casual favorites. Perfect for couples, friends, groups, and special occasions, our Dinner Jazz Cruise delivers an unforgettable evening of New Orleans sights, cuisine, and music all in one experience!

Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

Explore New Orleans’ rich history and stunning architecture on this small-group tour. Travel by air-conditioned van through iconic areas like the French Quarter, Bayou St John, and the Garden District, with guided walking tours of St. Louis Cemetery #3 and City Park’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Enjoy highlights like Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and a stop for beignets at the famous Café du Monde (own expense).

3.7

(3)

from $60

Likely to Sell Out

New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup

New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(132)

from $96

Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura

Exploring outside the city limits of New Orleans can be difficult without a car. With this private tour, visit two of the best-preserved antebellum plantations—Oak Alley and Laura—without worrying about navigating or dealing with crowded tour buses. Take a docent-led tour at each site to learn about the complex and often dark history of the rural South, including the impact of enslavement in Louisiana.

Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura

5 to 6 hours

Price varies by group size

(10)

from $585

Discover one of Louisiana’s last preserved wetlands on a Honey Island Swamp boat tour. Make your own way to Slidell, then travel deep into the secluded swamp across Lake Pontchartrain to view native wildlife and discover a remote Cajun village only accessible by boat. Enjoy your expert guide's insights into Cajun culture and the lush swamps as you look out for alligators, wild boar, snakes, and native birds.

New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

Gather your most music-loving friends and set off for an unforgettable night out in the Big Easy on this VIP jazz experience in New Orleans. Join the leader of a famous local jazz band on a club crawl that takes you to three of the French Quarter’s premier music venues, where you’ll enjoy some of the best seats in the house and sip complimentary cocktails during live shows. Between sets, meet the musicians for an insider’s look at the city’s world-renowned jazz and blues scene.

(3,252)

from $43

New Orleans VIP Jazz Club Crawl

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.

(10)

from $225

Likely to Sell Out

It will look so much better with you on it!

New Orleans Creole History and Culture Ride

Leave New Orleans behind for a half-day excursion to Laura Plantation—with all the driving and logistics taken care of. After being picked up from your hotel, travel to Laura Plantation to learn about what life was like on an old sugar plantation, both for owners and enslaved people. Hear the history and culture of Louisiana Creole women. On the roundtrip drive you’ll see several other plantations as well as scenic Lake Pontchartrain.

(60)

from $55

Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(14)

from $87

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

Beat the heat on this New Orleans SUV tour that takes you to four of the city’s must-see areas. Get a local perspective on essential sights throughout the French Quarter such as Ursuline Convent and Jackson Square before continuing to the Garden District, Metairie Cemetery, and the 1,300-acre City Park. Throughout the tour, hear fun facts and get local-approved recommendations for restaurants, jazz bars, and other Big Easy haunts.

NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOST, ONLY FACTS!

Price varies by group size

(168)

from $100

Learn more about this iconic sculpture on your tour!

New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

Take a two-wheeled ride through the raucous history and heritage of New Orleans on a bike tour that takes you from the lively streets of the French Quarter to the swampy bayous at the edge of the town. Learn about the city's founding as you follow a flat and leisurely route down oak-lined avenues, through leafy parks, and past creepy cemeteries to reach Bayou St. John. It's a great way to get off the tourist track and see the diverse neighborhoods of the Big Easy.

4.7

(3,008)

from $36

New Orleans Creole Odyssey Small-Group Bike Tour

See the famous sights of New Orleans, without putting in the hours of research time, thanks to this expertly-crafted private guided walking tour. As you listen to commentary about the city’s history, stroll past the highlights of the French Quarter—including Bourbon Street and Cafe Du Monde. As well as teaching you about the city’s history, the tour is also a lesson about Dixie Jazz, and the famous Mardi Gras festival.

(276)

from $55

Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

Price varies by group size

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from $175

Beautiful Scenery of the beautiful Oak Trees!

Half-Day Oak Alley Plantation Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

3.8

(8)

from $79

Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup

Explore Louisiana’s bayou landscape–and avoid a basic, beginner-friendly itinerary–on this kayaking tour of Manchac Swamp, designed for experienced paddlers and including round-trip transfers from a central meeting point in New Orleans. Spend four hours on the water with a local naturalist guide, keep a lookout for wildlife, and learn about the local wetland ecosystem along the way.

Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup

6 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

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from $175

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Amy_B, Jul 2026

Best experience

We were in NOLA for a work-related conference and arrived a day early. We had so much fun with this experience…. More than we thought it may be. Chef Alex was phenomenal! He was engaging with the history of NOLA and the origin of the foods. And, the best part was eating everything he prepared! I love that I am heading home with recipes and will definitely be cooking these at home.

French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

Rebecca_A, Jul 2026

Tasty Tour with Nate

Nate did an amazing job of introducing us to interesting food and cocktails in New Orleans while also giving us information about New Orleans. We liked one of the restaurants so much we chose to go back there for dinner later in the week. The food portions were more than a bite and we had more than a full meal by the end of the tour.

New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

Mary_J, Jun 2026

Husband & I had a nice...

Husband & I had a nice private tour because it was only the two of us. John aka (Professor) said during the summer the tour numbers are low. We toured four exquisite bar/lounges on & around Royal street and learned the history of each bar and drinks. The drinks were stunning! Not your typical Bourbon Street mixed drinks. Our tour guide John(Professor) was cool and he engaged us with some history of New Orleans and answered our questions. If you want a relaxing, smooth, friendly, sophisticated feeling environment pick this tour! We loved it!

Creole New Orleans Electric Bike Tour (ages 16 & up)

Erich_A, Jun 2026

Nice easy, enjoyable, casual ride

The ride was very easy on the e-bikes. The guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we stayed safe as we crossed many intersections. We visited a huge cemetery which was very interesting to tour. Also we rode through a large park which had many wildflowers that were blooming. Enjoyed this tour very much.

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

Patti_F, May 2026

Great experience but lots of walking. I was not disappointed.

It is a beautiful place. I am glad we went. Unfortunately I couldn't make it to the house tour. They had told me that it was not wheelchair friendly I had hoped that I could do it with my walker. Nope but I sent my son to the house tour and I just enjoyed the beauty of the grounds. It was still worth the trip.

NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOST, ONLY FACTS!

Heather_p, May 2026

Informative and fun tour

Paul was wonderful to work with. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating throughout the experience. One of the biggest perks was being able to keep our luggage with us after the cruise, which saved us so much hassle. He picked us up right at the port and dropped us off at the airport after the tour, making everything seamless and stress free. We learned so much along the way and were able to take in beautiful architecture throughout the city, even in the cemetery. I would highly recommend booking this at the beginning of your visit. It really helps you get your bearings and appreciate everything you’re seeing even more. It will give you an idea of where you want to spend your time in New Orleans. There is so much to do from the French quarters, to the river.

New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

yvh58sbbzv, Apr 2026

A very informative and interesting tour!

Oz was our guide and offered a wonderful introduction to the City of New Orleans. He not only knows the City extremely well but his explanation of how the City developed over time was an interesting and intriguing history lesson. I would definitely recommend using Oz and his company for your next tour of New Orleans!

New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour

HipDip_H, Sep 2025

Great start to our first visit to NOLA

The bike tour is the best way to start your trip in Nola! Chip was a fantastic guide who definitely has ‘real’ knowledge of the area and its history. The tour was relaxed with plenty of stops so never felt rushed and the bikes were in great condition. Loved trying out the cruiser bike for the first time and so comfortable. Chip provided really interesting information and history which kept us hooked. Probably one of the best tours I’ve been on. Hope to join the good tour if time allows

French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

yadinvargas, Aug 2025

Roll with Roger!

Roger was an amazing tour guide. Not only was he very knowledgeable about the city's culture, he answered any questions we had regarding signs, streets, and objects we saw along the way. All of the food on the tour was great, with my favorite being the po' boy. Thinking about taking the tour? Do it!