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Get an insider’s view of New Orleans on this small-group introduction to the city. Hop aboard a bus with a small group of fellow travelers and visit historic neighborhoods, including the French Quarter and the Garden District. Check out one of the Big Easy's famous cemeteries while learning about the city’s history, architecture, and vibrant culture.

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!

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.

Put New Orleans in context without the self-drive hassles on this enriching full-day tour. First, immerse in the city’s dark history on a self-guided tour of the Whitney Plantation, with time to explore the museum independently. Next, pass by the Evergreen Plantation, where Django Unchained was filmed, and board an airboat for a high-speed swamp adventure. Your package includes small-group transfers from most New Orleans hotels.

Explore New Orleans’ historic cemeteries and uncover the unique burial traditions that set this city apart. On this off-the-beaten-path tour, visit St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1, St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery, where you’ll honor lives lost to Hurricane Katrina, yellow fever, and other tragedies. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of New Orleans’ fascinating history, far from the typical tourist crowds.

Save money by opting for a shared transfer service between your hotel or port and the New Orleans International Airport. With this package, you’ll get round-trip shared transfers in a comfortable vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. This service combines the convenience of a private transfer with the lower cost associated with a shared transfer, making it a great alternative to private taxis or public transportation.

Take a walk through the St. Louis #3 Cemetery with author and historian Sally Asher, who wrote about the cemetery in her book "Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans." With this tour, you'll learn all about the different types of tombs and burial practices and learn about some of the people interred here.

Connect with spirits of various kinds on this adults-only, risqué romp through New Orleans. Hear debauched tales of adultery, murder, mayhem, medical experiments, and more from an entertaining guide as you wind through the streets of the French Quarter. Steel your courage with stops at three historic and allegedly haunted bars (drinks at own expense), including a former brothel. Choose from earlier- or later-evening tours to suit your schedule.

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.

Visit Mobile’s Carnival Museum without having to wait in line by pre-booking your visit. Inside, you'll see all sorts of carnival-related ephemera, from ornately jeweled robes to old Mardi Gras crowns, all displayed in a historic mansion. You can also join one of three daily guided tours or explore on your own with the help of an app-based audio tour.

Uncover Louisiana’s rich and complicated past on this small-group plantation tour. Travel along Lake Pontchartrain to the Whitney Plantation, where a self-guided app offers powerful insight into enslavement and history. Then explore the Creole heritage of Laura Plantation with a guided visit. Along the way, stop for photos at Evergreen and other historic sites, passing through scenic sugar cane fields and iconic oak-lined roads that tell stories of the South.

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.

Immerse yourself in the women's history of New Orleans on this walking tour focused on the city's founding ladies. Meet up with your group around Jackson Square and spend the next few hours strolling through the French Quarter, seeing can't-miss landmarks and listening to oral history from your guide.

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.

Discover the spooky side of New Orleans on a 1-hour ghost tour that takes place at night. Start in the French Quarter and visit eight locations with the option to extend the tour for more. Hear about the history and hauntings at the LaLaurie Mansion, Beauregard-Keyes House, Old Ursuline Convent, and Jackson Square as you walk with your guide.

Instead of simply hearing ghost stories, experience them for yourself on one of the only interactive ghost tours in New Orleans. Join a paranormal guide at what are reputed to be some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter. With just your small group for company, set off in the evening, and have the chance to use real ghost-hunting tools to try and pick up on paranormal activity.

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.

This tour is perfect for experiencing New Orleans’ vibrant pub scene while uncovering its spookiest ghost stories. Enjoy a curated selection of great bars without the hassle of route planning, and as you stroll between stops, hear chilling tales of ghosts and voodoo that you’d never discover on your own.

The Holiday Festival of Lights fills James Island County Park with more than 700 displays and 2 million lights. Arrive by round-trip transfer from Charleston Visitor Center and take in the festival at your own pace. Pick up holiday treats, take little ones to meet Santa, ride the Festival Express train or join a reindeer-making workshop.

Discover the supernatural side of New Orleans—and go beyond simple sightseeing—on this nighttime ghost and vampire tour for adults only. Hear tales of spooky sightings, chilling mysteries, and unsolved crimes. Walk through the city after dark, pass by top landmarks, including the LaLaurie Mansion, and turn hidden corners you might otherwise have missed.

New Orleans is among the most mysterious cities in the world, with fascinating history and intriguing legends, but many of its most mysterious tales aren’t found in books or on websites. On this captivating walking tour, you’ll explore the city’s hidden corners, where stories of voodoo, mysticism, and rich culture come to life.

Swap the hustle and bustle of New Orleans for the natural beauty of the Louisiana bayou—and leave the crowds behind—on this small-group airboat tour through the swamps near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Explore the lush landscape from the water, look out for native wildlife including alligators and turtles, and learn about the region’s unique ecosystem. Along the way, hear stories and insights from a local guide.

Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of New Orleans from two perspectives on a city tour and steamboat cruise that lets you escape the land-based crowds. Enjoy a narrated coach tour of historic landmarks, including the French Quarter, Jackson Square, and the Garden District. Then, step aboard Steamboat NATCHEZ (or its sister vessel) for a journey along the mighty Mississippi River, complete with live jazz and optional Creole dining.

Step into the past at the Gallier House in New Orleans—one of the finest surviving examples of 19th-century townhome living in the French Quarter. On a guided tour, see authentic Victorian furnishings and architectural details, including innovative 1860’s features like indoor plumbing. Plus, learn about the history and former inhabitants of this urban plantation home and the enslaved people whose labor supported the wealthy Gallier family.