Top New Orleans Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 8

Experience the highlights of New Orleans in one comprehensive half-day tour. This itinerary combines a guided walk through the historic French Quarter, time to grab lunch at the famous French Market, a 75-minute cruise along the Mississippi River aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans, and a narrated bus tour showcasing the city’s top sights. Along the bus tour, you’ll pass by some of New Orleans’ most well-known landmarks, including the National WWII Museum, the charming Garden District, New Orleans City Park, Mardi Gras World, and the Audubon Aquarium. Beginning at Café Beignet, this well-balanced experience is designed to be easy and enjoyable, blending guided exploration with free time. It’s a great option for first-time visitors or anyone looking to see a wide range of the city’s highlights in a single outing.

Maximize your New Orleans experience with a convenient digital pass that offers entry to over 25 top attractions in the area, including the National WWII Museum, Mardi Gras World, and more. Get skip-the-line for many of the attractions, and choose from different pass durations to fit the length of your stay. Enjoy flexible exploration of the city's rich culture and history.

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.

Discover the rich history of New Orleans, beyond the bars of Bourbon Street and the parties of Mardi Gras, on a private, half-day walking tour of the French Quarter. Visit many landmarks that tell the story of the city’s unique French, Spanish, and Creole heritage while strolling through the atmospheric streets with a private guide.

Explore New Orleans—and discover the area in a more active way than most other excursions—on this small-group Segway tour in and around the French Quarter, suitable for beginners. Take part in a safety briefing and training session before setting off, discover highlights including St. Louis Cathedral and Frenchmen Street, and visit lesser-known spots you might otherwise have missed. As you glide, learn about local history and culture.

Avoid hours of walking between landmarks on an active and convenient bike tour through the heart of New Orleans. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides little–known facts and anecdotes about the city’s must-see landmarks, from the Mississippi River to Congo Square. Bottled water and a small group size ensure a comfortable tour.

Getting to or from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) can be tricky, even if you’re familiar with the journey. Whether you’re starting your vacation or heading back to the airport at the end of your trip, hop in the back of a private car with this airport transfer service and relax as your driver delivers you safely to your destination.

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.

Discover New Orleans’ ghoulish side on this spooky ghosts and spirits walking tour, which also features an augmented reality experiences. Wind through the French Quarter’s dark corridors and hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide. Visit infamous locations such as the Lalaurie Mansion and the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. By the end, l understand why New Orleans is a hotspot for paranormal investigators.

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 the romance and heartbreak of New Orleans with a 1-hour love story walking tour of the French Quarter with a local guide. Trace a path through the neighborhood’s historic streets as you hear about passionate antebellum couples and family dynasties, legendary beauties and betrayal. Explore picture-perfect alleyways and streets and learn about the European, African and Caribbean heritage of the city, and of the high drama, tears and triumphs behind the elegant façade of New Orleans society.

Discover the dark history of New Orleans in a fun and immersive way on a small-group tour with stops at bars along the way. The guide reveals stories you wouldn’t hear on a traditional sightseeing tour—including hauntings, vampires, serial killers, and voodoo. The itinerary is customized based on your interests, letting you shape the experience to include the stories you want to hear.

Known for its unique burial rites, New Orleans’ hauntingly beautiful cemeteries are a must-visit, and this history-based tour shares information you’d otherwise not know. Stroll through Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery with a local who explains the culture surrounding New Orleans burial practices. You’ll see graves of famous New Orleanians including author Anne Rice, bandleader Louis Prima, and some of the many Louisiana governors and New Orleans mayors buried here.

Discover historic, culturally-rich New Orleans with this exclusive 2-hour small-group tour with a maximum of 9 guests. Guided by local knowledge, you'll explore various sights in the French Quarter, such as architectural fortes and creole courtyards. Along your journey, learn about local movie locations and take tips on where to get tasty NOLA cuisine as you explore the streets of the city.

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 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.

Discover the charm and elegance of Uptown New Orleans on this fully personalized private tour. Enjoy hassle-free private transport from your hotel to iconic neighborhoods, then stretch your legs for peaceful strolls down oak-lined streets and lush parks. Explore the historic Garden District’s majestic mansions and picturesque gardens, then visit the legendary Lafayette Cemetery for a glimpse into New Orleans’ storied past.

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 architectural features of the Garden District on this New Orleans walking tour. The tree-lined streets here feel a world away from the French Quarter, with historic mansions, impressive gardens, and even one of the city’s famed cemeteries all covered on this fast-paced journey through the neighborhood’s highlights. Your guide will give a brief overview of the area’s history as you pass by filming locations and celebrity homes, too.

The Whitney Plantation Museum is known for being the site where one of the biggest slave rebellions in the United States occurred. Find out about the history of slavery and the stories of those who lived on the plantation by going on this self-guided tour. To help you save time traveling on public transport and get to the museum with ease, pickup is included from New Orleans.

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.

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.

Discover New Orleans’ top attractions, as well as one of the region's most notable former plantation homes, on this two-in-one, time-saving tour. Start with a bus tour of the city, including the French Quarter, the Garden District, the Ninth Ward, and more. Then head to Oak Alley Plantation where you can learn more about its past, including its involvement in slavery's dark legacy.

Taste your way through New Orleans' diverse food scene—and discover dishes and stories you'd likely miss if exploring alone—on this guided walking tour. Head to a number of popular eateries, and sample Louisiana favorites such as gumbo, jambalaya, and biscuits, plus local drinks—all without the hassle of making restaurant reservations. Afterwards, enjoy a chef-led cooking demonstration to learn how to make some of the dishes you’ve sampled.