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It’s no secret that New Orleans is known for its seafood. Situated on the Mississippi river and only a boat ride away from countless other water sources, the Big Easy is exactly where you should bring your big appetite. This seafood bar crawl takes you to some of the tastiest neighborhoods in NOLA, allowing you to eat to your heart’s (or stomach’s) desire.

This tour is ideal for visitors with limited time who still want to enjoy the highlights of New Orleans in a fun, safe, and effortless way. Navigate the vibrant streets of New Orleans on a Segway tour that brings the city’s rich history and culture to life. Offered daily, this exhilarating experience takes you through iconic neighborhoods with certified guides who share captivating stories. Each tour includes a training session, ensuring you’re comfortable before hitting the road.

Discover several of the New Orleans area’s key natural and historical landmarks—and learn more about the area’s past—on this multi-stop tour. In the morning, meet your guide in New Orleans and set off via air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll stop at highlights like the Louisiana Swamp and Lake Pontchartrain before heading to the Laura Plantation. There, embark on a self-guided tour of the grounds and learn about the enslaved people who lived there.

Get an overview of New Orleans, and visit a classic plantation and cemetery, on this full-day driving tour. Explore Oak Alley Plantation, about an hour from downtown New Orleans, on a guided tour; visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and learn about the city's above ground burial practices; and discover New Orleans, including areas affected by Katrina, on a driving tour with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take the party to the bayou on New Orleans’ only pedal bike bar boat. Gather a group of friends or your bridal or bachelor party, and bring your own beverages to celebrate in a totally unique, only-in-N’awlins way. Help move the boat by pedaling right at your bar seat, or simply soak in the riverside scenery while raising a glass.

No visit to New Orleans is complete without a visit to Bourbon Street, and this experience unlocks the party. Meet your local guide to enjoy welcome shots and collect your souvenir cup, which will be filled up as you visit your guide’s top bars and favorite hidden gems. Along the way, hear stories about the city, play some drinking games, and discover why Bourbon Street deserves its legendary reputation.

Discover the most legendary vampire haunts in New Orleans on this 2‐hour evening walking tour! Your local guide will lead a lamplit promenade through the French Quarter to visit places imbibed in vampire lore such as the filming location of Interview with a Vampire. You’ll also hear some ‘real’ stories of the undead from public archives and police reports, and peek in at a known vampire tavern. Think twice before accepting any free drinks!

Embark on a food-filled journey around the French Quarter of New Orleans—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone—on this private tasting tour. With your guide in the lead, set off to discover historical highlights from St. Louis Cathedral to Bourbon Street. Along the way, enjoy a range of traditional Creole and Cajun bites, including gumbo and beignets, while you’re immersed in the neighborhood’s culture and heritage.

Just adjacent to the French Quarter district in New Orleans is Treme: the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. On this small-group walking tour, explore beyond the typical tourist trail, and soak up the area's culture and history. Follow your guide to local landmarks, stopping at Storyville and Congo Square, all while discussing jazz greats and learning insider facts and stories you'd otherwise miss.

Pedal through two centuries of New Orleans history on a combo bike tour of the French Quarter and Garden District. Learn about the city’s Creole roots as you ride along the banks of the Mississippi and through the legendary streets of the oldest neighborhood in town. Then, cross over to the ‘American’ side, where stately southern mansions overlook leafy boulevards and the time-worn tombs of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. It’s a great way to meet the many faces of New Orleans while enjoying fresh air and exercise.

Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans like never before on our culinary city tour! As you ride through the historic streets of the Big Easy in our 14-passenger luxury motor coach, you'll have the chance to savor the city's rich culinary traditions at our hand-picked Black-owned restaurant stops. Our guided city tour not only takes you on a journey through the diverse and delicious flavors of New Orleans, but also offers insights into the city's culture, history, and architecture. Join us for a delightful exploration of this unique and vibrant culinary destination!

See New Orleans beyond just the French Quarter on a bike tour that gets you out into less-touristy neighborhoods like Faubourg Marigny and Bywater. Learn about the city's multicultural origins and follow the evolution of its Creole culture, stopping to hear local lore and snap photos at landmarks like the St. Roch Cemetery. The flexibility of both a small group size and a two-wheeled tour is a great way to expand your view of the Big Easy.

Get insight and knowledge about New Orleans Voodoo culture from a High Priestess guide. While most Voodoo tours in New Orleans are led by non-initiates or those with no experience in the religion, you will lead by a High Priestesses of Louisiana Plantation Vodou. Eshé/Mary J. has lineage to 1700's-era Louisiana, while Malika/Osheyo Amanzi is related to the Gullah-Geechee of the Atlantic coast, with their own West African-based religions.

Discover the rich tapestry of New Orleans on this walking tour of landmarks deeply rooted in the city’s cultural history. With a group, follow your guide and gain insight you won’t get in a guidebook as you hear the stories behind the highlights and learn about their importance to music, spirituality, and the legacy of enslaved people.

Dig into New Orleans' centuries of history—and discover some of the city's most frightful tales—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the heart of the atmospheric French Quarter, and set off after dark. Head to neighborhood landmarks like Jackson Square, visit the chilling LaLaurie Mansion, and discover other lesser-known sights and ghost stories that you wouldn't encounter on your own.

Experience the charm of New Orleans’ Garden District at your own pace with David, a licensed tour guide eager to share his passion for the city and its history with others. On this self-guided walking tour, you will stroll picturesque streets, discovering the fascinating stories behind mansions linked to Ann Rice and Nicolas Cage. Uncover the district's Civil War history, its role in slavery, and the survival tales of its stunning architecture. Delve into landmarks like Buckner Mansion and Sandra Bullock's Swiss Chalet. Discover the first home with indoor plumbing, the Walter Grinnan Robinson House, with its unique rain collection tank on the roof. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

If you’re a fan of true crime, explore the darker side of New Orleans on this fascinating pub crawl. While you sip in bars with blood-spattered pasts, your guide will share graphic stories about the city’s serial-killers and explain all about terrifying crimes from history to the present day. As you walk, you’ll see different murder locations and hear plenty of twisted tales along the way.

Visit Oak Alley Plantation, nestled in the heart of Louisiana’s historic sugarcane region. Famous for its breathtaking canopy of centuries-old oak trees, the site offers a powerful glimpse into the layered history of the American South. Tour the stately Greek Revival home and learn about the lives of the enslaved people who built and maintained the plantation. Knowledgeable guides share stories that reflect the stark realities of plantation life from multiple perspectives. This tour provides meaningful insight into one of the region’s most iconic estates. Gain a deeper understanding of the wealth it generated and the people whose forced labor made it possible. It’s a thought-provoking look at a legacy that still resonates today.

Discover the beloved Garden District in New Orleans with an intimate group led by a local who shares stories and insights you wouldn’t learn otherwise. This informative walking tour takes you to special spots including celebrity homes and filming locations, as well as historic landmarks and cemeteries. See the celebrity homes of Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock, and Nicholas Cage, and where Mark Twain used to hang out.

All ages will enjoy this tour's mix of adventure, storytelling, and history while walking and learning through the heart of New Orleans. Not only is the city's music, culture, architecture, and food explained, but you'll gain an understanding of the French Quarter's layout and how to navigate the remainder of your trip. You'll hear the story of voodoo priestess, Marie Laveau, and walk by places such as Bourbon Street, Congo Square, and Jackson Square.

Enjoy a more personalized and insider way to explore one of New Orleans' best-loved neighborhoods on this small-group walking tour of the Garden District. Follow your guide to many notable attractions, ranging from bustling Magazine Street to the Buckner Mansion and more, strolling down the leafy streets as you go. Along the way, learn facts and stories about the neighborhood's rich history.

Just off the trolley from the French Quarter, New Orleans’ Garden District is the city’s historical core. Learn about Garden District history and architecture from your guide as you walk down picture-perfect streets, past sights like the Lafayette Cemetery, and right by celebrity homes. Because it’s a small-group tour, you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, too.

Explore the fascinating culinary history of New Orleans from the comfort and safety of a bicycle, covering much more ground than you would on foot. Follow your guide around hidden corners to discover their favorite eateries, where you’ll taste Louisiana delicacies and hear the stories behind each dish. Gain insight you won’t get in a guidebook as your tastebuds become immersed in traditional dishes without the hassle of restaurant reservations.

Take a wild ride through the bayous of Cajun Country on this airboat adventure from New Orleans. In a small group, wind through tree‐lined swampland and spot abundant local wildlife, including nutria, alligators, and giant catfish, and stop at Destrehan Plantation to get a taste of the elegant antebellum south.