All New Orleans Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(6,001)

from $70

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

Exploring New Orleans in the evening can seem like an intimidating quest on your own, but this ghost, voodoo, and vampire walking tour takes you to the city’s eeriest sights at night in the safety of a group led by a guide. Stop by top attractions such as the LaLaurie Mansion and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum while listening to your guide’s detailed stories of the paranormal and beyond.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(13,391)

from $36

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

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.

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore New Orleans’ surrounding ecosystem with an escape from the city to the Louisiana swamp. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to a swamp on private land, with all logistics taken care of. Board a state-of-the-art air boat for a memorable nature experience. Your guide takes you through the swampy waterways and shares information about the plants, wildlife, and history of the area.

(6,894)

from $37

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Airboat Swamp Tour

4.9

(296)

from $67

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

Discover a different side of New Orleans—and admire a new perspective from the water's edge—on this steamboat tour down the Mississippi River. Board the historic riverboat—either the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel—for a morning or afternoon tour. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap photos of the picturesque shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional lunch (additional expense).

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy an only-in-New-Orleans experience when you embark on a paddle-wheel boat tour of the mighty Mississippi River. In the evening, hop aboard the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel, the Riverboat City of New Orleans, and admire views of the city from the water's edge. This cost-saving package additionally includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected), plus live jazz music to set the mood.

(5,720)

from $44

Captivating views of the New Orleans skyline

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

4.1

(7,861)

from $58

Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms

4.7

(2,506)

from $40

Pedal or kick your feet up and let the captain and motor do the work.

1 hour 45 minutes

New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

(113)

from $50

Travelers enjoy views of iconic St.Louis Cathedral from the open top of a double-decker bus.

1 dayFree Cancellation

No trip to New Orleans is complete without sampling authentic Creole fare and experiencing live jazz. Enjoy both at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant Jazz Brunch. Savor made‐to‐order omelets, eggs Benedict and specialty salads, or Creole dishes such as shrimp étouffée or veal grilles and gravy, as well as a complimentary glass of house wine, Champagne, or a mimosa as you admire the stunning courtyard.

(5,101)

from $51

Jazz Brunch Buffet at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant

Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural splendor of New Orleans’ mystifying swamps and wetlands on a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure. Relax in the luxurious interior of a New Orleans swamp tour boat as you cruise past cultural highlights like a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound and a traditional fishing village. Scour the scenery for fascinating flora and fauna like snakes, turtles and alligators while listening to interesting commentary from your professional guide.

(323)

from $50

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Cruise the Mississippi River aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS on a relaxing 75-minute sightseeing experience suitable for all ages. As you travel along the river, the captain provides engaging commentary highlighting the French Quarter, historic waterfront locations, and the role the river has played in shaping New Orleans over the centuries. Guests can enjoy multiple onboard bars, including an open-air bar on the upper deck with sweeping views of the city skyline and riverbanks. Light snacks and beverages are also available for purchase, making it easy to sit back and enjoy the ride. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or as a couple, this river cruise offers a scenic and informative way to take in New Orleans from the water.

(2,071)

from $35

New Orleans 75-Minute Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

New Orleans 75-Minute Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.0

(56)

from $26

The Official Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

One of New Orleans' most popular tourist attractions, St. Louis Cemetery No.1 is only able to be visited as part of a guided tour, with limited visitors allowed into the City of the Dead each day. This pre-bookable experience ensures you don’t miss out on the chance to visit the impressive cemetery—or the opportunity to learn more about the final resting place of some of the city’s best-known residents.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

55 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(4,405)

from $25

Explore the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans' French Quarter on this half-day food tour. Sample traditional NOLA dishes such as gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, and pralines while learning about the area's history. Your expert guide will lead you through local hotspots, offering cultural insights and tips on where to eat next. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate setting. Food offerings are subject to availability.

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

(6,519)

from $82

The impressive story of this slave child can be told at the Whitney Plantation.

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover a different side of New Orleans–and learn about wildlife you can’t spot anywhere else–with a ticket to the city’s famous Audubon Zoo, including the option to upgrade to include access to the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium located downtown. See endangered species including whooping cranes and Amur leopards, watch animal care demonstrations, and learn facts about the over 1,700 animals who live here.

(324)

from $79

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Audubon Zoo Ticket

4.6

(111)

from $38

Likely to Sell Out

Enjoying a thrilling and high-octane way to immerse yourself in Louisiana’s wild swamp ecosystems—and try out a range of courses and options—with this zipline experience. Pick from one of many available start times, make your own way to the Maurepas Swamp near Lake Ponchartrain and get suited up in your gear. From the cypress treetops, try out five different ziplines, a suspension bridge, and more.

New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(989)

from $89

Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

Price varies by group size

4.7

(672)

from $55

Private Transfer to/from Louis Armstrong Intl Airport and NOLA

Ensure a smooth arrival or departure from New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) with a private transfer. Choose from a one-way arrival or departure transfer or a round-trip transfer for a hassle-free trip. Meet your chauffeur at baggage claim and get help with your luggage to your vehicle—a sedan, SUV, or Sprinter van. Sit back and relax as you are transferred to your hotel, private residence, cruise terminal, or corporate venue.

Private Transfer to/from Louis Armstrong Intl Airport and NOLA

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(353)

from $50

Get hands-on with Voodoo traditions and learn about spiritual history and culture in a more immersive way at this two-hour Voodoo doll-making class in New Orleans. Discover the significance of these objects, uncover their customs, and leave with a unique souvenir. Enjoy included snacks and sip your own alcoholic drinks while crafting. Classes run multiple daytime (all welcome) and evening (adults only) sessions weekly.

Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(136)

from $100

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

Tour the Oak Alley Plantation, named for the alley of centuries-old oaks leading up to the antebellum Big House. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop and a souvenir shop during your free time. Alcoholic drinks and lunch are available to purchase at the restaurant on-site, with round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans. Upgrade your experience to include a 3-hour city tour of New Orleans with a stop to tour the above ground tombs at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

(174)

from $75

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

4.9

(1,643)

from $85

Travelers cruise through a cypress swamp on a flat-bottomed airboat.

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans Airboat Ride

4.7

(5,092)

from $59

See the New Orleans skyline from a whole new perspective.

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(2,041)

from $47

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New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Sharon_S, May 2026

Wonderful swamp tour, quiet boat, Ernie was great!

We had a wonderful time with Ernie on our swamp tour. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. We both know a lot more about alligators, their habits and nesting. In the large boat with the quiet motor it was peaceful and serene the whole time so Ernie was able to give us lots of interesting facts and information, we enjoyed it thoroughly!

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Anne_B, May 2026

Great tour

This tour was well worth the time and money. Seeing the plantation and hearing about its history was an amazing experience. The boat tour in the swamp was very cool. We saw a lot of the wildlife and some alligators up close. One of the highlights was our tour guide Robert who made the most of the time on the bus with awesome New Orleans history. Would highly recommend.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Lori_B, May 2026

Excellent Tour

Captain Ernie was great! His combination of knowledge and experience made for a fun and interesting tour as he provided information about conservation and the area’s history. This tour gives you time to see the animals and experience the peace of the bayou, unlike the unbelievably loud air boats that were racing through. You will not be disappointed.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

Irina_B, May 2026

Ghost tour

Morgan ( the nun) was fantastic! She had many great stories to tell- and on top of that, she was enthusiastic, approachable, had a great sense of humor, knowledge of the city, and its history, and was full of surprising details— that might keep you awake at night. Or not. It’s a ghost tour— be ready!

New Orleans Airboat Ride

Joanne_S, May 2026

Fun Experience

Really enjoyed this experience, it was great fun and completely safe. Our guide was informative and professional. There were lots of alligators around and we loved how we stopped right next to them. My only criticism was the comment made by our guide to my husband as we left the boat. It was raining during our trip and we were soaked. We needed to get off the boat and open our rucksack to get the tip money out, but as we got off, the guide turned to my husband and said thanks for the tip. I didn't hear it, and took the money my husband handed to me, and gave it to the guide. So here's another tip .... don't presume, just give us 2 mins to get the money out when we're soaking wet. It was a nasty comment and certainly uncalled for!

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

Onaika_N, May 2026

Down in the cemetery

This experience was great! Very informative and interesting. If you are sensitive to the heat for a health reason or whatever it is bring plenty of fluids maybe a big hat and fan it is in the wide open and very hot but it was to be expected being down in the bayou in the middle of May. As far as our tour guide John, a retired history professor and it showed. Would have loved to have him as my professor. Very engaging, he made sure you were paying attention answered questions but also asked them. A wealth of information and very personable. 10/10

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

Jason_S, May 2026

Ghost tour

Very cool tour! JJ was our guide and he is amazing and he cares for and watches out for his tour guests! Very knowledgeable and facts that not everyone knows he gives all the details and doesn't hold back! Amazing guy so friendly and very inclusive of everyone he's with and will take time to talk with you and answer all your questions! It's a must do tour!

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Michael_E, May 2026

Excellent sampling of food.

Get overview of the French Quarter. Great Range of food samples. Small bites but in the end you will not be hungry. Nate our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We had beignets, Calas, alligator, muffuletta, po boy, gumbo, and pralines. Really enjoyed our time.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

Rachel_P, May 2026

Loved the swamp tour, we...

Loved the swamp tour, we got to see plenty of wildlife including the alligators. Our boat captain Dustin had lots of interesting information to share with us. We booked the tour which included pickup from the French quarter, the bus was comfortable and air conditioned and the driver Cornell kept everyone entertained during the ride.

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Lara_M, May 2026

Highly recommend!

So informative! Our tour guide was masterful in his knowledge. We were with 5 other people and everyone seemed fascinated by the information and to truly enjoy the experience. We did this on our first night in NOLA, and it was such a great way to kick things off. I loved every minute. I was really impressed with the experience. Larry was an A+ guide!! Highly recommend!

New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Tiff_C, Apr 2026

This was my first-ever...

This was my first-ever hop-on hop-off experience, and I had a great time. It honestly set the standard for me, and I’ve since taken similar tours in Barcelona and Buenos Aires. I now see it as a great first stop in any big city abroad. I understand these tours are run by different companies, so the experience can vary depending on things like how clear the pickup points are and whether the tour is guided/narrated or mainly an audio headset experience. The New Orleans tour, in particular, was very informative and full of history, and we really enjoyed using it as a convenient shuttle around the city. It also helped us avoid relying on cabs, which made getting around much easier. One thing to note is that some streets were blocked off due to Mardi Gras preparations, which affected parts of the route. It might be helpful if that was made clearer in the description, especially around seasonal route changes from January through March. Overall, a really enjoyable and practical way to explore the city, and I would recommend it.