All New Orleans Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the charm of New Orleans on a two-hour Sunday jazz cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy live jazz music, stunning views from the top deck, and the option to savor a Louisiana-style buffet brunch featuring local favorites. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat offers a perfect blend of history, ambiance, and relaxation for all ages. The legendary Steamboat NATCHEZ and her sister vessel Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will sail interchangeably, depending on bookings and private events.

Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

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

Explore the French Quarter and Marigny aboard a relaxing horse and carriage during this small-group tour in New Orleans. Discover the history, culture, and legends that surround this historic city as you see landmarks including the St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, and French Market. You also get insider tips from your guide about the best places to eat, drink, and explore in New Orleans.

New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

1 hourFree Cancellation

Discover a side of New Orleans you won't find in a traditional guidebook with this evening walking tour through the French Quarter. Engage with tales of demonic possession, ghostly apparitions, and infamous hauntings, delving into the macabre past of rituals and New Orleans Voodoo. Learn about European Witchcraft, folk magic, and the inspiration behind "AHS: Coven." Plus, visit LaLaurie Mansion and a real witch's coven to cast a spell with your group.

New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour

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

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.

New Orleans 75-Minute Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat. Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Escape the ordinary on this chilling night ghost and cemetery bus tour through some of New Orleans’ most haunted spots outside the French Quarter. Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with a licensed guide as you hear eerie tales along Esplanade Avenue. Visit real cemeteries after dark and explore sites teeming with paranormal energy. Expect ghostly encounters—apparitions, whispers, even photo-bombing spirits. Bring your camera and an open mind.

New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Gain a deeper understanding of American history on this visit to Louisiana’s only museum dedicated to enslaved people. After you are collected from your New Orleans hotel in a luxurious air-conditioned van, your driver will take you westwards towards the Whitney Plantation. On the way, expect to hear an overview on the history of American plantations before arriving to this impactful landmark.

Whitney Plantation (Guided Tour) with Bus Ride To & From N. O.

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

45 minutesFree Cancellation

New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

Special Offer

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.

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New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Ghost Hunt Inside Haunted Locations with New Orleans Paranormal

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Soak up the atmosphere of the bayou on this 8-hour cultural tour from New Orleans. Visit the Oak Alley Plantation House, dating from 1837, and view the stately row of 28 evenly spaced mature oaks that line the driveway. Follow your guide, dressed in period costume, through the mansion, the blacksmith shop and the onsite restaurant. You'll also learn about life in the bayou's waterways aboard a swamp and wetlands boat tour. See the amazing variety of flora and fauna native to the area and hear about life in the Barataria Swamps from your native guides. Round-trip transportation from New Orleans is included.

Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Delve into the atmospheric beauty of New Orleans’ vast swamplands on an exciting 2-hour small-group tour by airboat. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise past fascinating flora and fauna, scouring the picturesque scenery for sightings of alligators and other rare creatures. Experience the exhilaration of traveling at high velocity as your driver alternates between gentle cruising and high-speed bursts. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 9 passengers.

New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy the comfort and safety of a private pick-up from or to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with your professional chauffeur and their luxurious vehicle, which can also be booked round-trip. Your flight will be tracked to ensure convenient timings, whether you’re coming into the city or heading out of it, so sit back and relax as your driver maps out the best route for your journey.

Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle to and or from MSY Airport

1 hourFree Cancellation

Go beyond the guidebooks to immerse yourself in the heart of New Orleans’ music scene on this lively walking tour. Start at Louis Armstrong Park, explore jazz roots in the French Quarter, and stroll through historic spots like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street. Enjoy live jazz music at a local venue with a complimentary drink, while your guide shares insights into the city’s vibrant musical heritage and neighborhood culture.

New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

New Orleans’ French Quarter is known for its amazing food, and this Cajun and Creole cooking class centered in the French Quarter provides you with the tips you need to be able to make three dishes in your own kitchen. This intimate, small-group experience means you get quality time with your group as you make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster all from scratch. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Gain a deeper understanding of Louisiana—and combine two experiences in one—on this tour of the Whitney Plantation and a ride in the Manchac Swamp from New Orleans. Visit the plantation museum, view exhibits with an audio guide, and uncover the legacy of enslaved people as you explore. Afterward, ride a pontoon boat through a cypress swamp, look out for wildlife, and learn about Cajun culture from local guides.

Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the best of New Orleans on a historical walking tour that introduces you to the city’s diverse flavors and culture. Follow your guide to different locations and sample multiple dishes—such as gumbo and sweet fried plantains—plus four full-size drinks that showcase the best of New Orlean's cocktail heritage. Taste food and drinks you might otherwise miss while learning how they are integral to life in New Orlean.

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

CHRISTINE_S, Oct 2026

Detailed!

The tour was very informative and we learned more about the history of NOLA, slavery, origin of Voodoo and various sites where it all began. Elaine our tour guide showed us a lot of historical places even the Lalaurie Mansion and house of Marie Laveau.

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

Katie_S, Oct 2026

Would recom.

Susan was great. Friendly and very knowledgeable. We had 4 different stops but also cookies and a little treat. I’ve done food tours before. This one is elevated- you are sitting down at the restaurant, being served, a full size/large~ serving. For example, oyster stop, 3 large oysters.

After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour

Diego_M, Oct 2026

Unexpected surprise

I’m not into ghosts but my wife is, regardless it was very fun and educational. I learned a lot about burials, laws, etc, Guide was fun and entertaining. I would recommend it. Nice and leisure for those that want a calm experience. Wife was in a wheelchair and had to walk but it wasn’t bad.

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

GILBERT_C, Oct 2026

Haunted buggy tour of New Orleans a must!

Was running late because of trolley delay. Kendrick our tour guide called us and waited an extra ten minutes for-exceeded our expectations and helped not ruin our evening. Kendrick was knowledgeable with a great personality and a sense of humor. Great value. Highly recommend.

New Orleans Airboat Ride

JohnScott_B, Oct 2026

Perfect mix of rollercoaster thrills to slow nature meandering

I booked the tour with hotel pick up in the French Quarter. I paid for the smaller, 6 person tour and it was well worth the extra money!! For the life of me I can’t quite remember our Captain’s name, Titi? Something like that, he was awesome, it was a perfect mix of high speed thrills like a rollercoaster with slow leisure meandering deep in the Bayou. We saw a majestic Eagle and other water birds and of course, Alligators! What a beautiful area of planet earth! I loved all the mossy trees and the earthy smell of the swamp. Our guide also pointed out a huge Eagle’s nest high at the top of a tree. I even enjoyed the 30 minute ride to the starting point, listening to slow jams on the radio as we headed out of the city… it was very organized. This was a highlight on my first visit to NOLA . I absolutely recommend it! It was fantastic!!

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

JohnScott_B, Oct 2026

Fantastic informative tour! Ask for Jimmy!

I hope you get Jimmy as a guide. He was very articulate, engaging, funny and passionate about his work!! I learned a lot about New Orleans and the history and people of this gorgeous historic city in that short, awesome tour. There is a lot of history entombed in that little chunk of real estate. I highly recommend this tour. It was fantastic!

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Alyssa_O, Oct 2026

We love Ernie!

Great experience with Ernie as our guide! So knowledgeable and has such a passion and love for the nature, animals, and people he shows you. A genuinely beautiful landscape to get to explore from the comfort of the covered boat. Also the lady in the gift shop was an absolute gem and so kind! Definition of southern hospitality!

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

Freda_B, Oct 2026

Great New Orleans City Tour!

I had a wonderful experience on the New Orleans City Tour. Gary, our tour guide, was absolutely great! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and made the tour both informative and fun. His stories and insight really brought the history and culture of New Orleans to life. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Gary as your guide! He made my visit to New Orleans even more memorable.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

Rob_Z, Oct 2026

Interesting afternoon with the gators!

Cajun Encounters is definitely a well established, well run tour company. They have excellent staff, drivers and tour guides. The swamp is such an interesting area to see and our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable. Bottom line, if you’ve never visited the swamps of Louisiana, you should take this tour. Note: it’s about a 1 hour bus ride to the swamp.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

Lennon_G, Oct 2026

Peer-Reviewed

Logan was awesome. He was funny, his pacing was excellent, and the tour was genuinely spooky! What I liked most was the historical specificity Logan used to ground the tour in the history of New Orleans. As a ghost tour guide in another city, I was impressed with the level of showmanship and story craft. I learned a lot, and I would definitely go again! Highly recommend this tour and this guide!