Magazine Street Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Magazine Street. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour
• New Orleans Donut and Beignet Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
• New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour
• Private New Orleans City Tour with Local Expert Guide
• New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

There's no cost to visit Magazine Street, and it's a great place to go if you're looking for a free thing to do in New Orleans. Most Garden District tours spend a significant amount of time on Magazine Street. These tours start at around US$30 per person.

The Rum House is one of the top restaurants on Magazine Street and serves a mix of Caribbean and Latin fare and tasty cocktails. Gris-Gris is another fine option, especially if you want to try Southern cuisine, while Etoile is the place to go for an upscale dining experience.

Yes, there are walking tours of Magazine Street. Most such tours don't just cover Magazine Street. Instead, they include different parts of the Garden District, passing by old historic homes and sharing details about the history of the stately neighborhood and those who have lived there over the years.

You can do all sorts of shopping on Magazine Street. The street has antique stores, vintage shops, and boutiques selling accessories and clothing, including many locally crafted items that you’d be hard-pressed to find in other cities. There are also art galleries featuring the works of local artists.

Yes, Magazine Street is pedestrian-friendly. The street is well-suited for exploring on foot and is easy to get to from other parts of the city by streetcar. Many of its restaurants have outdoor seating and are great for people-watching. Its many shops make for good window-shopping.