Top New Orleans Sightseeing Tours - page 5

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.

Focus on the sights rather than a map as you stroll the streets of New Orleans' famous French Quarter on this small-group walking tour. Listen to your guide's commentary on the area's French- and Spanish-influenced architecture, with many buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Landmarks include the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Ursuline Convent, and many Creole Colonial Buildings.

Take a stroll through New Orleans’ history and culture on a walking tour of the Garden District with an experienced guide. Visit streets lined with gracious, antebellum homes, and learn how the city’s Creole and American residents competed with Greek Revival architecture and English-gardens. Learn about the elaborate crypts and monuments in one of New Orleans’ oldest and most beautiful cemeteries, hear stories about Lafayette’s most famous ‘residents,’ and trace Louisiana history through the names on the gravestones.

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.

Experience the ultimate New Orleans bar crawl with a thrilling twist of ghostly tales. Your guide will share dark and fascinating stories of the city's past as you sip absinthe at Pirate's Alley and enjoy unique cocktails at the Harry's Corner Bar and MRB Bar and Kitchen. End your night at the iconic Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar famous as the oldest bar building in New Orleans.

Combine cycling with partying with this nighttime bike ride through the electric city of New Orleans. You'll be provided with a light-up bicycle with a basket and cupholders before heading out on the town with your DJ guide to explore the French Quarter. Make plenty of stops along the way to eat, take pictures, drink, and be merry.

Discover the highlights of the French Quarter on this guided walking tour in New Orleans. An informative guide takes you through 300 years of history and shares intriguing facts about the oldest French settlement in the United States. Learn about the unique French and Spanish architecture; see where jazz was born; and enjoy great views of the Mississippi River.

Discover why New Orleans is named the most haunted city in America on an evening walking tour through the darkened streets of the French Quarter. Storytelling guides share their own favorite tales of gruesome murders, spirited sightings, and natural disasters in lively retellings, on the sites where it all happened. Along the way, stop for drinks in atmospheric bars.

See the historical and haunted sights of New Orleans on a group walking tour that covers different territory from typical sightseeing excursions. Follow your guide around the French Quarter, past highlights such as the LaLaurie Mansion, Beauregard Keyes House, St. Louis Cathedral, and more. Plus, hear tales about ghosts, voodoo, and vampires as you explore, with the option to stop at bars along the way to purchase drinks (own expense).

Explore the best of New Orleans in half a day, guided by a local jazz musician, offering an immersive and fun experience. This half-day private tour covers the French Quarter, Treme, Garden District, City Park, and more, with stops to take stunning photos. Enjoy delicious beignets midway and the personalized attention that larger tours can't offer. Customize your tour to your interests, whether it's food, architecture, history, jazz, or murals.

Welcome aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! Enjoy a relaxing, family-friendly Jazz Brunch Cruise on the Mississippi River. Listen to live New Orleans jazz music followed by Captain's narration as you cruise past iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and beautiful city views that bring more than 300 years of New Orleans history to life. Indulge in a Creole-inspired brunch while sipping cocktails or other beverages from one of our full-service onboard bars, including the popular City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, featuring panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available with popcorn, sodas, and other casual favorites. Perfect for families, couples, and groups, this New Orleans Jazz Brunch Cruise is one of the best ways to experience the city’s live music, local cuisine, and scenic river views all in one unforgettable experience.

New Orleans is one of the few places in the United States where pirates once reigned. Learn all about this exciting chapter of New Orleans history on a pirate-themed history tour of the French Quarter. As you walk through Jackson Square and other historical areas, your guide shares stories of sword fights, smuggling, and the Battle of New Orleans that keep you hooked.

Enjoy a uniquely immersive way to explore New Orleans’ most popular and history-saturated neighborhood—and follow your guide straight to the highlights—on this walking tour of the French Quarter. Start from a convenient meeting point in the center of town, and get ready to discover key landmarks from the St. Louis Cathedral to Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. In between, learn insider stories about the area’s history that you wouldn’t encounter on your own.

See New Orleans through the eyes of a local on a private driving tour that takes you around the French Quarter and beyond to see parts of the city that many visitors miss. From the Mississippi River to the leafy Garden District, peaceful City Park to legendary cemeteries, cover more ground than a walking tour on an itinerary that can be customized based on your group’s interests.

New Orleans' historic cemeteries require active preservation to maintain—this private tour is run by a non-profit whose restoration work is directly supported by each booking. The walking tour covers local burial practices and the stories behind notable figures interred here, including architect James Gallier and photographer E.J. Bellocq, with historically accurate commentary throughout.

See New Orleans in a whole new way on a private sightseeing flight over the city. Choose between two durations to fit your preferences, and soak up aerial views that few other visitors get to see. Aboard your small plane, soar straight over New Orleans and the surrounding wetlands. Hear colorful tales of the city from your FAA–certified pilot, and glimpse the French Quarter, Mississippi River, and sleepy Louisiana bayous.

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.

Delight in sweeping views of New Orleans at twilight on a private evening sightseeing flight. Choose a 30- or 45-minute flight and glide by small plane over dazzling urban New Orleans. Hear colorful tales from your experienced pilot and glimpse famous sights by night including the French Quarter, the Mississippi River, and illuminated city landmarks. Sightseeing requests are welcome for a flexible itinerary.

Be enchanted by the historic and iconic French Quarter on this guided small-group walking tour that reveals the area’s past, superstition, and individuality. Your passionate guide will show you what life was like in the past and provide you with access to the Pontalba Apartments of 1850 House Museum.

Discover the French Quarter’s history, lore and legendary drinks on a 2-hour walking tour of the neighborhood with plenty of time refill your to-go cup at bars along the way. Learn the secrets of the Vieux Carré as you visit the city’s most haunted house, try to spot local vampires and a beloved ghost then hear about New Orleans’ Voodoo Queen. See historic sites and a soaring cathedral, and get insider tips on the best places to eat, drink and party like a New Orleans local.

Head off on an hour-long journey through two centuries of culture with this self guided audio tour. Experience life in one of America's oldest African American neighborhoods, a birthplace for civil rights activism and jazz that still vibrates today. Follow directions to explore Congo Square, Brass Band Heaven or even pay respects at the Tomb Of An Unknown Slave. Unlocking your phone is all it takes for you to head off on this self-guided stroll.

This private, self-guided audio tour lets you explore New Orleans' City Park at your own pace using a GPS-enabled app that works offline. Stroll beneath ancient live oaks and discover wildlife, historic architecture, and sculptures with automatically triggered commentary. Enjoy lifetime access to the tour and the freedom to stop and start whenever you like, gaining deeper insight into the park's natural and cultural heritage.

Explore New Orleans City Park on your own terms, and at your own pace, with this self-guided, app-based tour. You'll learn all about local history as you solve clues and puzzles that lead you from one part of the park to the next. Best of all, you don't even need internet as this app works offline.

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.