Top New Orleans Outdoor Activities - page 4

See more of New Orleans when you travel by bike on this tour led by a local, who takes you places not easily found on your own. Cycle through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods and down Esplanade Ave. to City Park and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, with a stop at Café du Monde. You’ll also ride through the Bayou St. John and Tremé neighborhoods, and see several other highlights.

See more of New Orleans without the hassle of renting a car on this half-day bike tour that takes you around the famous French Quarter and beyond to explore neighborhoods many tourists never go. Learn about the city’s fascinating history directly from the owner of the tour company as you make stops at Jackson Square, the Garden District, historic cemeteries, Royal Street, the downtown area, and more.

Experience a self-guided mystery adventure that brings you to 10 locations around New Orleans in a unique way that’s impossible to replicate on your own. You’ll play detective in this murder mystery that has you gathering clues around the city at your own pace, either walking or by car. Be flexible as you explore the city using turn-by-turn GPS-powered directions on your phone, having fun along the way.

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.

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.

Enjoy a self-guided, app-led scavenger hunt through New Orleans that moves between the city's landmarks and lesser-visited spots, with challenges and clues unlocking at each location. The format runs entirely on your group's schedule with no fixed departure time, making it a practical option for groups who want to explore the city at their own pace.

If you’re a foodie visiting New Orleans, then there’s no better way to find local haunts than to go on a private tour with a local whose family have worked in the food industry for over 200 years. Find out insider secrets about the city’s food scene and taste lots of delicious dishes along the way. Potential treats you could try include chargrilled oysters, gumbo, muffuletta, beignets, pralines, and more.

Explore New Orleans’ diverse ecosystem along the Bayou Bienvenue by kayak for a unique and memorable experience in nature. See what makes the nature surrounding the Crescent City so special as you paddle through the swampy waterways surrounding the city. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, alligators, turtles, and more wildlife.

The French Quarter packs French colonial, Spanish, Creole, and American architectural layers into a small grid of blocks, with stories about voodoo practitioners, jazz musicians, pirates, and writers tied to specific addresses that aren't marked on the streets. This private tour covers the Quarter's main sites—St Louis Cemetery No. 1, St Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and Bourbon Street—with stories at each.

Wandering New Orleans with a couple of hours to fill can leave you missing half of what's there. Turn the city into a game instead, working through an app to hunt for clues, solve challenges, and photograph the spots you reach as you go. A host is on hand through the app if you get stuck, and you play as a team at your own pace, starting whenever suits you.

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.

Take a tour from a guide who has deep roots in the French Quarter and Garden District. Not only will you help the local community, you'll have a hometown perspective. As a child, I rode the streetcar each day to school and later attended Loyola University during Katrina. The areas I cover are a familiar landscape, and I can't wait to share my insights and the city's history with you.

Get an up-close perspective of the French Quarter without a long, hot walk on a licensed pedicab tour. Pedicabs can access side streets and alleyways that taxis can’t and offer a flexible, eco-friendly way to get around New Orleans' most historic neighborhood. Plus, the private ride is a great way to get insider tips from a local who knows the streets in and out.

Explore New Orleans in an exciting and flexible way on a bike tour of the iconic French Quarter, led by a knowledgeable guide. Pedal through vibrant streets, snap photos at your leisure, and discover hidden gems like the Lousia Street Cemetery, Treme, and lively Frenchmen Street—spots many tourists never see. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a personal look into the city from someone who loves it deeply.

Add magic or romance to your New Orleans vacation—and see a perspective of the city most travelers miss—thanks to this VIP sightseeing flight. Glide by small plane over urban New Orleans and the surrounded wetlands, and hear colorful tales of the city from your FAA-certified pilot as you view top sights. Plus, this package includes a bonus gourmet spread of other Champagne and chocolate or wine and cheese.

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.

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.

Join our one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt and explore New Orleans in a new, unique way. Each session is aided by an interactive remote host, who sends challenges to participants via an app. When the challenges are accomplished, the team scores points. Check your status against competitors on the app’s international leaderboard. This handcrafted adventure is part tour, part detective hunt, part social experiment, and part creative challenge, with lots of fun in between.

Step into New Orleans’ layered history and its complex relationship with water on this 2 hour guided walking tour exploring New Orleans’ history, resilience, and sustainability in relation to water. Through honest storytelling and expert context, your guide traces floods, engineering decisions, Katrina’s devastation, and the city’s ongoing sustainability efforts. The tour weaves together culture, policy, and lived experience to reveal how natural forces and human choices shaped the city’s vulnerabilities and innovations. By the end, you will have a clearer sense of what happened, why it matters, and what the future of New Orleans demands.

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.

Among the best ways to get a feel for New Orleans is to get out and walk it, but the standard self-guided tours can get a bit dull. Take one of these 3-hour smartphone-guided scavenger hunts and a three-hour window of your day will suddenly turn into adventure. Solve puzzles, study clues and celebrate at the finish, all while navigating the historic streets and taking in the sights of the Big Easy.

Gain a deeper understanding of American history on this two-in-one visit to Oak Alley Plantation and a Louisiana swamp tour on this day-long trip from New Orleans. You’ll pass other notable sites including Evergreen, Laura, and St. Joseph Plantations before exploring Oak Alley Plantation at your own pace. Afterward, join an airboat swamp tour and pass the site of the 1811 German Coast Uprising of enslaved people.

Who says the party has to end in the French Quarter? Take the celebration to the water on New Orleans' most unique cocktail cruise! Grab your friends, your favorite drinks, and your playlist as you cruise through the beautiful Louisiana bayous just minutes from the French Quarter. Dance, laugh, take amazing photos, and enjoy an unforgettable party surrounded by breathtaking marsh views instead of crowded bars. This open-air cruise is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette and bachelor parties, girls' trips, couples, reunions, or anyone looking for a fun time with a local twist. Connect your music to our premium Bluetooth sound system, sip cocktails, and let your captain show you a side of New Orleans that most visitors never see. #Batch Parties #Family Reunions #Celebrations #Birthday Parties The French Quarter starts the party... we take it Beyond the French Quarter!

Join us for Yoga at the Cabildo, where you will strengthen, stretch, and center yourself inside the historic Louisiana State Museum (701 Chartres). Immerse yourself in Spanish architecture while enjoying the views of Jackson Square. Don't miss out on this unique and rejuvenating experience! Yoga at the Cabildo begins at 8:30 am.