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Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Travel through Cajun Country on this full-day New Orleans city tour and swamp adventure. Journey with your professional guide in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus as you learn about the history, culture and highlights of southern Creoles. You'll see major city highlights, areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, and tour the inside of a cemetery to see the above-ground tombs. Afterward, you'll head to the bayou for your choice of a leisurely pontoon boat ride or thrilling airboat ride.

(3,495)

from $131

New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour

New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(198)

from $110

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

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

This tour immerses you in the social, cultural, and musical life of New Orleans. Visit historic neighborhoods, such as the Garden District and Treme, and landmarks including Congo Square as you learn about the legacy of Creole, Afro, and Indigenous communities. Along the way, pass by the birthplaces of music legends, hear about the city’s love of jazz, and discover why hip-hop and rap are becoming its sound today.

(78)

from $75

Likely to Sell Out

The Soul and Sound of New Orleans: Culture and Music Tour

The Soul and Sound of New Orleans: Culture and Music Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(10)

from $79

A trip to New Orleans isn't complete without experiencing Louisiana's local wildlife. This group boat ride takes you to the swamps and bayous, where you learn about alligators, snakes, turtles, local birds, and more—while looking out for them. Your guide knows the best areas for spotting wildlife, improving your chances of seeing various species up close. Also learn about local Cajun culture through your guide’s stories.

Local captains grew up in these wetlands.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

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.

(2,274)

from $30

New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,128)

from $69

Experience the highlights of New Orleans in one comprehensive half-day tour. This itinerary combines a guided walk through the historic French Quarter, time to grab lunch at the famous French Market, a 75-minute cruise along the Mississippi River aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans, and a narrated bus tour showcasing the city’s top sights. Along the bus tour, you’ll pass by some of New Orleans’ most well-known landmarks, including the National WWII Museum, the charming Garden District, New Orleans City Park, Mardi Gras World, and the Audubon Aquarium. Beginning at Café Beignet, this well-balanced experience is designed to be easy and enjoyable, blending guided exploration with free time. It’s a great option for first-time visitors or anyone looking to see a wide range of the city’s highlights in a single outing.

New Orleans in a Day: Includes 75-Minute Riverboat Cruise

New Orleans in a Day: Includes 75-Minute Riverboat Cruise

6 hours 45 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

(236)

from $152

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

See the skyline of New Orleans from a whole new perspective.

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore New Orleans’ untamed bayou on an airboat tour that includes round-trip transportation and admission to an albino alligator exhibit. Cruise through marshes and swamps as your guide shares stories about the region’s wildlife and history that you won't get in the guidebook. Spot alligators, birds, and other native species, and stop at the remote village of Jean Lafitte, once home to the legendary 19th-century smuggler.

(89)

from $111

Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

1 hour 45 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(428)

from $59

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

4.9

(29)

from $131

Visit two of New Orleans' historical cemeteries, Masonic Cemetery #1 and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery, with a masterful storyteller to guide you along the way. This 2-hour bus tour will take you through a maze of above-ground tombs while learning about burial customs and traditions, the history of the city's Masons and Catholics, and the deaths of the Katrina tragedy. You'll leave with a reverence for the city's incredible history.

Night Cemetery Insiders Bus Tour in New Orleans

Night Cemetery Insiders Bus Tour in New Orleans

Beat the heat on this New Orleans SUV tour that takes you to four of the city’s must-see areas. Get a local perspective on essential sights throughout the French Quarter such as Ursuline Convent and Jackson Square before continuing to the Garden District, Metairie Cemetery, and the 1,300-acre City Park. Throughout the tour, hear fun facts and get local-approved recommendations for restaurants, jazz bars, and other Big Easy haunts.

NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOST, ONLY FACTS!

Price varies by group size

4.9

(168)

from $100

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(87)

from $87

Likely to Sell Out

Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans

Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a break from the bustle of New Orleans to explore the lifestyles and complex history of rural Louisiana on a day trip to the Oak Alley Plantation. Take a guided tour the opulent antebellum mansion, gardens, and enslaved people's cabins, and learn about the lives of the free and enslaved families who lived here. During the drive to River Road, learn about the region's history, from the Civil War to Hurricane Katrina.

(536)

from $130

Likely to Sell Out

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(41)

from $78

Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

Leave New Orleans behind for a half-day excursion to Laura Plantation—with all the driving and logistics taken care of. After being picked up from your hotel, travel to Laura Plantation to learn about what life was like on an old sugar plantation, both for owners and enslaved people. Hear the history and culture of Louisiana Creole women. On the roundtrip drive you’ll see several other plantations as well as scenic Lake Pontchartrain.

Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(14)

from $87

Oak Alley Or St. Joseph Plantation Plus Swamp Tour Combination

Save time with a full-day tour from New Orleans that combines a boat tour of the Louisiana swamp with a visit to either Oak Alley Plantation or St Joseph Plantation. Both plantations are located within a short drive of the swamp, so you can make the most of your excursion. Learn about the swamp’s ecosystem and wildlife from your boat captain, and hear about the plantation’s history during a guided tour.

Oak Alley Or St. Joseph Plantation Plus Swamp Tour Combination

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Transportation From downtown

(24)

from $125

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(397)

from $69

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

4.3

(176)

from $75

The Historical Creole Laura Plantation Big House.

Guided Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(17)

from $79

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

MARY_V, Jul 2026

Exceptional city tour.

Best tour of our visit. Our guide, Richard, was phenomenal. We were particularly interested in Katrina and his knowledge and delivery far exceeded our expectations. In addition to that, he was very knowledgeable about everything we saw. He kept us informed before we started and even gave us excellent restaurant suggestions. We ate dinner at the Napoleon House and loved it. Please consider taking this tour as you won't be disappointed. Again, it's Richard with Louisiana TourCompany. Its family owned which was a bonus.

City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

Jackie_J, Jul 2026

Relaxing City Tour

We had a great experience on the New Orleans City Tour and we booked it last minute! The pickup and drop-off were right on time, which made everything easy and stress-free. Our driver was friendly, engaging, and kept the tour interesting by sharing fun facts and local history throughout the ride. The only minor downside was that the bus was a little warm at times, but it didn’t take away from the overall experience. Visiting the cemetery and city park were my favorite stops. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the highlights of New Orleans with a knowledgeable and personable guide. Would loved to have seen some of the sites affected most by Katrina as well.

Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture

Saundra_G, Jul 2026

Connecting with our roots

Our tour guide Jay was Awesome 😎! The tour was educational and really helped us to understand that the effects of Katrina are long term and many, if not most, of the people are still struggling to recover from. Jay was funny, patient, and authentic. Would highly recommend and will definitely do it again.

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Florice_C, Jul 2026

Awesome experience! Loved it!!!

Wonderful experience and super fun boat driver! The boats are good, and Oh My and all Of the wildlife! Just a great overall day and don’t be worried about the heat the bayou is very shaded and boats breeze is great! Be sure you come with a fully charged battery— you will want to video and take lots of photos!!!

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Jose_C, Jul 2026

Great tour must do if you dont want to walk much

I had a lot of fun on this tour. The guide was fun, enjoyable, knowledgeable. We stopped for beignets and they allowed us to bring drinks on the bus. I stopped off at a bar at the meet up point and paid $40 for 2 LARGE RUM PUNCH And it was great!! It held me down the entire tour. Its 10/10!

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Natalie_H, Jul 2026

Go see the gators!

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly! Pick up and drop off was seamless, and the driver was very personable. Despite the rainy weather, we were still able to enjoy the tour and see plenty of alligators. We were even able to hold the cutest baby gator on our boat, which was owned by our instructor (hi Fluffy!). Would absolutely recommend as a relaxing way to spend an afternoon.

New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off and Garden District Walking Tour

Shannon_S, Jul 2026

Elliot & Logan 5 🌟 duo!

We were on the bus with Logan & Ellroy and they were awesome we had a family that was very disrespectful to Logan and cussing him out and disrupting the tour. He very professionally ask them to step off that bus but they are more than welcome to get on another bus. It was so professionally the bus erupted with applauds. They really do care that you enjoy the hop on hop off tour. They willing to answer any questions about New Orleans that you ask. The knowledge is amazing and they want you to have fun and feel like you got more than your money worth.

After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour

Heather_P, Jun 2026

Loved every minute of...

Loved every minute of this historical tour. The private cemetery tour and explanantions were outstanding. Jeff is very knowledgeable and was hilarious. Cory, our driver was excellent. Relaxing tour with air conditioning, ability to bring your own drinks, and a restroom/snack break at the halfway point. 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.

New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

cecil_m, Apr 2026

Christian RULES the Night!!!🖤

This tour was SO great!!! Christian was the perfect guide for this. He created the mood for such a tour perfectly. He was hilarious. He was knowledgeable. He kept us safe. He was passionate. You can tell he loves New Orleans and the people (living, dead, or undead) in it! I would go on any tour he gives when in town. The stops were all so fun including Morning Call for the frozen au lait and beignets! Thanks for one of the best, if not THE best of tours I’ve been on during my many visits.