Top New Orleans Half-day Tours - page 5

Discover New Orleans’ rich craft brewery scene by bike. You’ll cycle through the beautiful Garden District, stopping at bars and microbreweries along the way—and leave it all to your guide to lead the way, as they share interesting stories about the area’s past. Visit under-the-radar spots in the Irish Channel and Garden District, stopping at three breweries for cold beers along the way.

Leave the tourist crowds of the French Quarter behind and discover the flavors of New Orleans like a local on a 2.5- to 3-hour food tour. Offered in either the Garden District or Bywater Neighborhood, you have the flexibility to choose the itinerary that most appeals to your palate. Whichever you pick, enjoy food and drinks at three local joints that you won’t find in a typical guidebook.

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.

Immerse yourself in New Orleans’ vibrant art scene and see things most tourists don’t experience. Visit galleries and see colorful murals and street art, plus meet artists in their studios on this private, customized tour. You’ll see Banksy’s Rain Girl, visit curated galleries on Magazine Street, and explore the art scenes of Warehouse District and the French Quarter, stopping for an included lunch along the way.

Go beyond Bourbon Street on this 3-hour private VIP tour of New Orleans nightlife and enjoy the heart of the Big Easy’s music scene on famous Frenchmen Street. Hear top live bands at iconic clubs, watch a cocktail-making demonstration, and enjoy one included cocktail. Visit hot spots such as The Spotted Cat, Cafe Negril, and Club 30/90, all in one night with personal attention throughout.

Discovering the captivating history and culture of New Orleans with NOLA Ambassador is an experience you remember got a lifetime. Owned and operated by a native who takes pride in sharing authenticity that can only come from the beautiful crescent city.

Get an insider's view of the New Orleans music scene with a sixth-generation New Orleanian as your guide! You'll visit some of the liveliest neighborhoods in town, including the French Quarter. Marigny, and Treme, visiting top music venues and talking about the city's musical history and traditions along the way.

Visit either St. Joseph Plantation or Oak Alley Plantation with this full-day tour from New Orleans that allows you to skip the hassle of renting a car. With door-to-door service from your hotel and departure at mid-day, you can visit your choice of plantation and have a free morning in New Orleans. Both plantations provide guided tours and time to explore the grounds on your own.

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.

Combine the comfort of a driving tour with the relaxed pace of a walking tour with this experience, which takes you all across town. You'll visit some of the city's most interesting old neighborhoods, from the Garden District to the French Quarter, with a guide on hand to provide narration.

Elevated! Swanky! Bespoke vibe! Get ready for an amazing afternoon of traditions, photo opportunities, cocktails, whiskey, Cajun and Creole cuisine tastings! Visit the sparkly Chandelier Bar, Sazerac House Museum and Distillery and the Bourbon House restaurant. At the Chandelier bar you will enjoy a Chef's choice appetizer and craft beverage in it's artsy and elegant atmosphere. Your viewing platform starts and continues on the famous Canal Street where you will experience views from city street cars with their distinctive sounds to the beautiful French Quarter. This while sipping a cocktails and tasting bites along the way from the former World Trade Center and the now Four Seasons hotel. At Sazerac House, enjoy a tour of the museum and distillery, complete with tastings and live demonstrations. Lastly, try seafood and sausage gumbo, muffaletta flat bread, bread pudding, and Bourbon milk punch at a New Orleans vibrant hotspot in the French Quarter.

New Orleans’ food, like the city itself, is impossible to compare. On this six-hour tour, we explore the roots of Creole cuisine through neighborhood restaurants, food shops, and the people who keep these traditions alive. We begin in the city’s oldest food marketplace with coffee and a praline-stuffed beignet, then continue with New Orleans-style iced coffee, Gulf oysters or boudin, and a wedge of muffaletta. Through streets lined with Creole cottages, we head into the Marigny for alligator meatballs, passing landmarks tied to rock ’n’ roll, R&B, and Tremé’s African American history. Lunch is at Lil Dizzy’s, known for its gumbo, followed by seafood by the pound, such as crawfish in season, and a drink at a local neighborhood bar. Along the way, we meet community members who bring Creole history to life through food, ending with something sweet — a praline or snoball — and perhaps, in true New Orleans style, a parade or downpour.

Gain a deeper understanding of American history–and avoid the crowds–on this private tour of the Whitney Plantation, including round-trip transfers from New Orleans. View important exhibits, hear powerful insights, and discover the legacy of enslaved people as you explore the landmark. Along the way, your driver-guide will share facts and point out other highlights, including filming locations from “12 Years A Slave” and “Interview with the Vampire”.

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.

As a city with a rich immigrant history, New Orleans is home to a wide range of bars, each with their own history and cultural heritage. Rather than pondering where to start, on this half-day small-group bike tour, cycle along the city’s colorful streets, stopping at several historic, centuries-old drinking establishments.

Experience New Orleans through two things that define the city: its food and its history. On this private 3-hour walking tour, explore the French Quarter while tasting classic dishes born from the city's remarkable mix of cultures and traditions. Visit a carefully selected mix of celebrated restaurants and neighborhood favorites for generous tastes of New Orleans specialties. Between stops, discover the people, events, architecture, and traditions behind what you're eating—and how New Orleans became unlike any other American city. This is more than a food crawl: it is a relaxed, personal introduction to the French Quarter through the stories and flavors that shaped it. Please share dietary restrictions when booking. With advance notice, vegetarian substitutions may be possible, but options can be limited. This tour regularly features New Orleans dishes containing pork, seafood, or both, and substitutions cannot be guaranteed without advance notice.

Come thirsty! We will talk about the rich cultures, people, traditions and the spirits we've been drinking that date back to the 1700's. I'll infuse the tour with my family history and take you to bars that my family has been going to for generations! From French royalty to Grand Terre pirates we will start the tour off classy and let the good times roll! We will be touring around the Historic French Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods like the Treme and Marigny sipping on traditional New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac, Mint Julep, Hurricanes, the Haunted Bloody, Voodoo daiquiris and Nola brews in the best places where the locals drink! We start the tour off at the river with a local cocktail. And yes we can drink and walk!!! Yep no open container laws here just 'le bon temps roulez' and drink up and take it easy!

Step into the heart of New Orleans and uncover the legends of voodoo, jazz, and Creole heritage. Stroll past iconic French Quarter landmarks, then unwind on a scenic Mississippi River cruise with live jazz and skyline views. A soulful journey awaits. Highlights: • Visit the vibrant French Quarter with a 5-Star Guide who brings history to life • Cruise the mighty Mississippi to live jazz and expert narration on board • Explore voodoo legends, jazz roots, and iconic sights of New Orleans • Discover top local spots with personalized tips for food, music, and fun • Enjoy a relaxing jazz cruise with no planning stress—tickets are included Experience the soul of New Orleans on this private walking tour through its most historic streets and along the Mississippi River. With a Licensed Private Guide from Rosotravel, enjoy personal stories, hidden gems, and a relaxing jazz cruise. See the city’s past come to life—book your spot today!

We begin in the picturesque French Quarter. We'll discuss geography, architecture and the folks that made this fabled city in the swamp. Next we’ll head downriver to the Marigny & Bywater neighborhoods - dubbed the “hippest” parts of the city, this area is currently experiencing a cultural renaissance. We’ll proceed along Esplanade Ridge, lined with historic homes, toward Bayou St. John & City Park. Inside the park we’ll take time to stroll amongst the majestic live oaks and sample some beignets & café au lait. These are the best beignets in the city - trust us! We'll have transportation, but some walking, in areas like the Jackson Square & City Park is ideal. This excursion, features the highlights of the French Quarter and downriver neighborhoods.

Explore New Orleans’ diverse ecosystem with an escape from the city to the Louisiana swamp. You’ll be picked up from your New Orleans hotel with all logistics taken care of on this private excursion for up to six people. Board a small and agile air boat for a memorable only-in-New-Orleans nature experience. Your guide and boat captain will take you through the swampy waterways as you search for various bird species, nutria, and wild alligators.

Visit a historic southern plantation located just a short drive from New Orleans and explore the city on a driving tour on this full-day private excursion. Learn about the history of the Antebellum South as you tour the main structures and grounds of Evergreen Plantation, and hear stories about the families that owned the land, and the enslaved people who toiled there. Your tour includes hotel pickup in New Orleans, and VIP transportation for up to four passengers.

Explore the alluring beauty of New Orleans with a unique 5.5-hour private driving tour. Unearth secrets from this vibrant city and its history through an exciting guided excursion to the many sights and attractions. Make good use of your time in NOLA, and visit Destrehan Plantation, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and Hurricane Katrina Memorial, while passing through many of the well-known neighborhoods.

The audio guide is a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter. The tour is designed specifically to help you get to know the neighborhood in a short time (2–2.5 hours). Follow the route on the map in the app to walk from the Mahalia Jackson Theater to the Mississippi River waterfront, seeing the main sights along the way. You will definitely see: Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo, Congo Square, The Storyville Museum, Old Ursuline Convent, St. Louis Cathedral. The tour includes 26 interesting stops. All stories are written by professional journalists and historians, with a touch of humor and a love of travel. After you download the tour, the app works offline. You can hear the audio guide clearly through your headphones. Enjoy fascinating stories and legends as you move at your own pace, without having to follow a tour group. You can stop to rest in a café or turn down a picturesque alley, then continue your walk through city.

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