Top New Orleans Literary Tours in 2026

Experience New Orleans’ culture through its cuisine on a foodie walking tour. Your guide leads you to popular Creole eateries, markets, and artisanal shops to sample diverse foods that define Louisiana’s culinary landscape. Stopping at several locations, savor such classic bites as gumbo, muffulettas, po'boys, and pralines. Come hungry as you sample dishes at five different eateries.

Add depth to your French Quarter experience with a private, customizable tour led by a long-time local resident. Your guide will tailor the tour to your interests, with options to explore LGBTQ history, literary landmarks, or even the intriguing world of Voodoo in the neighborhood.

Witness a different side of New Orleans history on a visit to the dynamic National WWII Museum, the official World War II museum of the US. While away the hours exploring wartime artifacts and discovering fascinating facts and histories at this world-class museum. Ideal for history buffs, students, or as a rainy-day activity in New Orleans.

On this Garden District walking tour, meander down tree-lined alleys and past grand antebellum homes while learning about the historic neighborhood from your guide. Your guide shares local perspective on the posh 19th-century district and historic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, the filming location for famous movies. A small-group tour offers a more personalized experience.

Learn more about New Orleans' food, history, architecture, and culture than you could on your own with a culinary walking tour. Follow your local guide to historic buildings, local hotels, and several tasting locations in the historic French Quarter. Along the way, hear anecdotes and legends about the Crescent City's gastronomic culture.

Go beyond the guidebooks to immerse yourself in the heart of New Orleans’ music scene on this lively walking tour. Start at Louis Armstrong Park, explore jazz roots in the French Quarter, and stroll through historic spots like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street. Enjoy live jazz music at a local venue with a complimentary drink, while your guide shares insights into the city’s vibrant musical heritage and neighborhood culture.

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.

Stroll around Frenchmen Street, New Orlean's top nightlife spot for live music, on this VIP evening tour. Listen to guided commentary on the street's colorful history and visit some of the hottest nightclubs, one of which will serve you an included New Orleans-style cocktail. You can also peruse the Frenchmen Street Art Market to pick up some locally-made souvenirs.

If you're looking for no-holds-barred frights in New Orleans, explore the city’s dark history on this adults-only tour. Set off after nightfall to discover a new perspective on the city, and steel yourself for gruesome tales and fearsome encounters: Your guide saves the most grisly true-crime stories, voodoo legends, and paranormal frights for this tour, and takes you past the French Quarter's most supposedly haunted locations.

Discover the historic restaurants and bars of the French Quarter on a tour that combines culinary delights with historical details. Starting on a rooftop bar, your guide provides a lay of the land, making the tour an ideal way for newcomers to get to know the city. From there, taste and drink your way through New Orleans’ classics establishments with a guide to recommend the authentic, must-try items.

Escape the crowds of Bourbon Street and indulge in the best donuts and beignets New Orleans has to offer on this underground food tour of the Garden District and Magazine Street. Perfect for travelers who want to skip the hassle of researching food spots, this tour lets a local expert guide you to the city's top artisanal donut and beignet shops. Along the way, enjoy fascinating food commentary and sample a variety of delicious, locally loved treats. With an easy-paced walk and plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy each stop, you'll experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Take a walk through 300 years of New Orleans’ musical history on this tour led by a local Louisiana record man. Discover how the city became the heart and soul of the American blues scene, and visit legendary music-making haunts including Preservation Jazz Hall, Place de Armes, and several recording studios. Stroll down iconic Bourbon and Frenchmen streets while hearing tales of local jazz and blues legends like Allen Toussaint, James Booker, Louis Armstrong, and more.