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Discover New Orleans’ most beautiful neighborhood in a relaxed and personalized way on a private Garden District walking tour. Avoid shuffling along with a big crowd, as a guide just for your group shows you the most stunning antebellum mansions, celebrity homes, and the famous Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 (from outside the gates). Ask all the questions you like and get custom recommendations on how to make the most of your New Orleans vacation.

This private tour is designed for travelers with a keen interest in the supernatural. This tour, which departs from New Orleans and includes round-trip transport in a luxury SUV, takes you to St. Francisville, home to what’s hailed as one of the most-haunted houses in America. You’ll enjoy a relaxed mix of guided sightseeing and free time, and benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide.

Learn about New Orleans outside of the bustling French Quarter with an audio walking tour of the Bywater neighborhood. Hear about the historically working-class neighborhood’s history and highlights, including art galleries, local parks, and landmarks along the Mississippi River. Simply download the audio tour onto your smartphone and explore the district at your own pace.

Don your spookiest attire and head out into the French Quarter for a guided Halloween celebration tour! Over the course of two hours, creep through darkened streets, hear chilling tales of debauchery and violence, and visit renowned sites of paranormal activity to test out an EMF ghost detector. Enjoy a night of ghostly revelry complete with a costume contest for the best-dressed guest!

Take a walk on the spooky side with a spine-tingling spirits walking tour in New Orleans. Wind through the French Quarter’s shadowed alleys and hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide. You’ll stop at sites of frequent paranormal happenings such as the Bourbon Orleans Hotel and the LaLaurie Mansion, home to the infamously brutal mistress Delphine LaLaurie. Leave with a new understanding of the ‘spirited French Quarter’!

On this two-hour, family-run walking tour of the Big Easy, you’ll discover the history-packed French Quarter’s most impressive haunts, from St. Louis Cathedral to the ghostly home of Marie Laveau. Listen to stories of voodoo and vampires along the way, using an EMF Meter to detect paranormal activity. Entertainment buffs can also get a peek at TV and filming locations.

Experience a New Orleans-style Christmas on this guided walking tour through the festive streets of the French Quarter. For a magical two hours, amble past eclectic shops and down charming walkways bedecked in extravagant decorations. Stroll past historic homes, romantic courtyards, and main attractions like St. Louis Cathedral. Take in the dazzle of the Vieux Carre blanketed in holiday lights, and warm up with a drink or two along the way (own expense).

Discover New Orleans' intoxicating blend of French, African, and American soul with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the Crescent City at your own pace. Begin in the legendary French Quarter where wrought-iron balconies drip with ferns above cobblestone streets that have witnessed three centuries of revelry, revolution, and reinvention. Wander down Bourbon Street where jazz spills from every doorway, then escape to the quieter charms of Royal Street's antique shops and art galleries. Stand in Jackson Square where Andrew Jackson's statue rises before the triple spires of St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously operating cathedral in North America. Explore the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the 'Cities of the Dead' that inspired vampire legends and voodoo tales. Stroll through the Garden District's oak-shaded avenues where Greek Revival mansions and Victorian confections showcase the wealth of antebellum cotton kings.

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.

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.

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.

Dive into adventure, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! Every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? make every day an adventure!

Discover why New Orleans is the center of voodoo culture on this unique tour of the French Quarter’s St. Louis No. 1 Cemetery, where the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau is buried. You’ll learn about the city’s burial rituals, why New Orleans’ cemeteries are called Cities of the Dead, and all about voodoo rites. You’ll also visit the Voodoo Authentica shop filled with voodoo potions.

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.

This is not a typical walking tour — it is an interactive murder mystery game that transforms the streets of New Orleans into a live crime scene. Players use the Questo app to follow clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles while discovering hidden gems, haunted landmarks, and secret stories of the French Quarter that most tourists never find. Completely self-guided, it can be played at any pace, paused for food or drinks, and enjoyed by couples, families, or groups of any size. No guide, no fixed schedule — just pure exploration and mystery.

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.

Discover the fragile landscapes of southeast Louisiana on this immersive nature and wildlife boat tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, delve into the coastal restoration efforts vital for the survival of wetlands, while observing alligators basking, egrets wading, and songbirds migrating. This tour offers a unique opportunity to understand the intersection of nature and policy, making it perfect for curious travelers seeking more than just scenic views. Upgrade your experience to include an authentic Cajun seafood boil (groups of 3 or more, 4pm tour time only.)

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

This walking tour visits some of the central sights in the French Quarter, focusing on the areas around Jackson Square and The French Market. Your guide will share the stories of the most incredible and unbelievable events that actually happened in New Orleans. The stories of early trader on the Mississippi, ruffians who ruled the city with an iron fist, organized crime bosses, crooked politicians, and more will eave you thinking we made it all up.

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!

Go on a private VIP ghost tour and pub crawl in New Orleans that will bring you to untouristed spots and share uncensored stories you won’t hear on other tours, all with a drink in hand. Visit five French Quarter bars to get some of the Big Easy’s best spirits, while your local spooky guide shares graphic ghost stories and creepy tales that will give you nightmares.

Want to have a ghost hunt with just your group? Here is your chance. Book a 2 location ghost hunt inside some of the most haunted places in the French Quarter. Price includes up to 12 participants from age 8 and up. Children under 8 are not permitted on this experience. Entrance fees and use of and instruction about the equipment also included. You will learn to use some of the most state-of-the-art equipment and ground breaking techniques to help illicit responses. This is NOT a walking tour with stories, you are inside and performing an investigation with the assistance of our investigators. Tour guide gratuities are NOT included in the tour price.

Enjoy a private tour of the French Quarter for up to 10 people. As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the French Quarter and learn about the history of the "Vieux Carré.".Our local guides will enlighten you about the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems to see on your visit here. We will guide you on tour from the mighty Mississippi River, to buildings older than our country, to present-day curious and unique locales. Understand why people become captivated with our city and keep coming back for more.

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.