All New Orleans Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans

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

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Create memories that will last a lifetime on the mighty Mississippi River and experience the royal treatment about the Steamboat Natchez. Your experience begins with a complimentary Champagne cocktail and front-row access to the night’s entertainment, the Dukes of Dixieland. For dinner, indulge in a buffet dinner as you listen to live jazz performance. Take the chance to tour the historic vessel after dinner.

VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Discover what makes New Orleans unforgettable on a small-group van tour that combines the city’s most popular experiences in one. Walk the French Quarter, admire Garden District homes, visit historic cemeteries, and learn about Hurricane Katrina’s lasting impact. With a local guide, get an insider’s view on why residents love this vibrant, soulful city. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors and history enthusiasts alike.

New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

Set on a sprawling 6-acre (2.5-hectare) campus in downtown New Orleans, the National World War II Museum is the official United States museum of World War II and a must for any visiting history buffs. This ticket package includes timed entry to the groundbreaking 4D *Beyond All Boundaries* film narrated by Tom Hanks, with vibrating seats, atmospheric effects, and more: pick your desired screening time and arrive beforehand.

The National WWII Museum Campus Pass plus 4-D Film

1 dayFree Cancellation

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

Taste your way through New Orleans’ most charming neighborhood on a sensory-rich Garden District food and walking tour that removes the guesswork of where to eat. Stroll past historic mansions and cemeteries while learning about the city’s multicultural history and unique burial traditions. Along the way, stop to sample Creole, Cajun, French, and Italian specialties hand-picked by a guide who knows the best places to dine.

New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour

Visit a former plantation and ride through the swamp during this two-in-one tour. Start with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation for a tour of the antebellum mansion. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop during your free time. Lunch is available to purchase at the restaurant on-site. Next, head to the dock for your swamp tour. Search for alligators and other wildlife and stop for photo ops while aboard an airboat. Round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans.

Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Discover the atmospheric swamps surrounding New Orleans on a fascinating airboat tour, led by a professional guide. In a group of 16 or less, climb aboard an airboat destined for the rich flora and fauna of the swamplands. Enrich your natural knowledge as you listen to intriguing commentary from your guide; scour the scenery for sightings of alligators; and feel your adrenaline levels surge as you accelerate and reach high speeds.

New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on a private kayak and canoe small-group tour through Louisiana's historic Manchac Swamp. A local naturalist guides you, providing explanations of historical information and the native ecosystem. Paddle through this slow-moving bayou, once home to the ghost town of Ruddock, and a passage for historic New Orleans explorers. Discover the swamp's rich history and diverse wildlife, creating an immersive and educational outdoor experience.

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Taste your way through New Orleans on this spirited, small-group cocktail and food tour through the French Quarter. Visit restaurants and bars you'd be unlikely to find on your own and savor a range of classic Nola bites, all while your guide shares insider stories and culinary history. Enjoy four signature cocktails along the way, and benefit from the relaxed, dinner-party-style atmosphere.

French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the flavors of New Orleans on a combined cooking demonstration and cocktail walking tour. Start with a classic Louisiana cooking demonstration, where you can watch a chef prepare classic dishes including jambalaya and gumbo, then enjoy tastings. Afterward, explore the French Quarter’s historic bars while sipping classic NOLA cocktails. Learn about the history and culture of New Orleans food and drinks along the way.

New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of New Orleans with a delightful Jazz Brunch aboard the Creole Queen Riverboat. Enjoy live music as you cruise down the Mighty Mississippi River, savoring a mouthwatering brunch featuring classic dishes like Chicken & Andouille Gumbo and New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp. Choose to indulge in bottomless mimosas or Cajun Bloody Marys while soaking in stunning views of the New Orleans skyline. - Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise with live jazz music on weekends - Brunch options available, featuring delicious Southern cuisine - Optional bottomless cocktails for an additional charge - Board from 10:00 AM, cruise departs at 11:00 AM and returns at 12:30 PM

Creole Queen Riverboat Weekend Jazz Brunch on Mississippi River

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take a deep dive into local culinary culture with a Cajun cooking class guided by a chef who’ll teach you how to make three delicious courses of barbecue shrimp, jambalaya, and chocolate bread pudding. Your engaging teacher will share recipes, professional techniques, and Louisiana’s culinary history. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Just make sure you bring your appetite.

Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class

Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans

New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

1 hourFree Cancellation

Experience the elegance of New Orleans’ antebellum south on this full-day historical plantation tour. In a small group, visit Destrehan Plantation, Whitney Plantation, then Houmas House Plantation, where you’ll view stunning architecture, oak‐lined esplanades, and former slave quarters while hearing fascinating – and often somber – pre‐Civil war histories from expert guides. You'll also enjoy a private, unlimited gourmet buffet luncheon, served exclusively for your group at Houmas House.

New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Experience Louisiana’s wild bayou country on an exciting, family-friendly airboat tour. This tour includes a ride on a small airboat (maximum 13 passengers) that zips through the tree‐lined marshes at speeds up to 45 mph (72 kph). While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from your guide as you view lush scenery and local wildlife, including alligators, nutria, and native birds. Pickup and drop-off from downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels included.

Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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New Orleans Airboat Ride

Sharon_B, Oct 2026

Ronnie the King of Gator Guides

Myself, my 22 yo daughter and my mom, had an amazing time on this tour. Ronnie was so knowledgable and fun, you could tell that he was the real deal. It was almost like the gators recognized the sound of his boat and we saw at least 7 of them from babies to the grand daddy 12 footer. We even saw One Eye Willy! Ronnie was wonderful and we would highly recommend this tour and guide. I also paid extra for the small boat and pick up/drop off service, it was well worth not having to navigate the roads and pay for an uber for the 30 minute commute.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

Elizabeth_D, Oct 2026

Go to the bayou! You won’t regret it.

Our driver Derek was great! He told us all about the city and recommended some good places to eat in NOLA on the way to the tour. Our tour boat Captain Kevin was so nice and engaging. His fun personality made all the difference in the experience we had. This bayou tour was the most fun we had on our trip to NOLA!

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

Kathy_W, Oct 2026

Well worth the time! Great tour guide!

Gary (a several generation New Orleans native) was an excellent guide with great tips and facts sprinkled throughout the tour. I especially appreciated his insider perspective about Hurricane Katrina, including all the factors that contibuted to the disaster, the effect on the various Wards and Parishes, and the aftermath of the hurricane.

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

WandaEILEEN_J, Oct 2026

A Great Food Experience.

Our guide was great! Susan was fantastic, she provide an insight to the food and history making our experience extraordinary. The food was more than great. We all want go back and eat more, trying to figure that out. I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to New Orleans for the first time. I would also recommend doing this the first or second day you are here, this will give you some great insight on the foods you would like more of and were to get it. A big thanks to Susan for making our tour a great experience and a more than fun time!!!

Airboat Swamp Tour

Phil_O, Oct 2026

We were on the Big Red...

We were on the Big Red Boat Clifford. Our guide was excellent and very informative about the alligators and natural habitat we traveled through. He located several alligators along the way and told great stories about several of them that they have come to know by name. He also gave us a fun ride through the many tributaries of the swamp. I highly recommend this tour on a trip to New Orleans.

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Lorett_N, Oct 2026

Larry and Ivan are a great team! Go see them..

Larry was a great tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the French quarter and outlying areas. We saw parts of the quarter that we didn't know existed. The history of the French quarter is so diverse, every tour we take we learn something new. Thank you Larry for an informative tour.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

Jennifer_D, Oct 2026

Spooktacular Fun

We had an amazing time on this ghost tour in New Orleans! Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic, incredibly knowledgeable, down to earth, and such a great storyteller. She had the perfect balance of spooky and fun, making the entire experience entertaining and engaging from start to finish. You could tell she genuinely loved what she does! If you’re visiting New Orleans and looking for a fun, spooky experience, I highly recommend this tour.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Regina_C, Oct 2026

So Much Fun — Highly Recommend!

This was hands down one of my favorite parts of our New Orleans trip! I wasn’t really sure what to expect going into the swamp tour, but it ended up being such an amazing experience. Our guide was fantastic — funny, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the swamp and the wildlife. We got to see alligators up close, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and learn so much along the way without it ever feeling boring or overly “touristy.” There was just something so cool about being out on the water surrounded by the Louisiana swamp. It was peaceful, exciting, and completely different from anything we normally get to experience. I’m so glad we booked this tour, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting New Orleans. It gave us some great memories and was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

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 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!