All New Orleans Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 3

Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Escape the crowds of Bourbon Street and indulge in the best donuts and beignets New Orleans has to offer on this underground food tour of the Garden District and Magazine Street. Perfect for travelers who want to skip the hassle of researching food spots, this tour lets a local expert guide you to the city's top artisanal donut and beignet shops. Along the way, enjoy fascinating food commentary and sample a variety of delicious, locally loved treats. With an easy-paced walk and plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy each stop, you'll experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

(30)

from $131

New Orleans Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Donuts, & Much More

Delve into the stories behind the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans during a French Quarter walking tour. Take in famous landmarks including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Mississippi River, along with lesser-known places of interest. Hear from your guide about the architecture and heritage of the district, and get the inside scoop on recommended places for shopping and dining as well.

(1,033)

from $70

Special Offer

French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

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

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

(438)

from $29

Special Offer

See the New Orleans skyline from a whole new perspective.

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Savor your New Orleans experience with a professional photographer to show you around the French Quarter and capture high-quality photos of you and a small group. The local photographer not only knows the top photo spots in the city but can also share other details about the sights throughout the tour. This enables you to maximize your time and take home cherished memories form your trip.

(730)

from $48

New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot

1 hourFree Cancellation

After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour

(485)

from $65

Price varies by group size

4.7

(1,839)

from $56

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

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

5.0

(120)

from $93

Step beyond the wrought iron gates and into the hauntingly beautiful world of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries. On this unforgettable walking tour, you’ll journey through time with a licensed local guide—the only way to legally access these sacred and storied grounds. Discover the centuries-old burial traditions that make New Orleans unique, and explore the fascinating practice of above-ground interment, shaped by history, culture, and climate. Visit the tombs of legendary figures, learn about the symbolism behind the elaborate vaults, and hear captivating tales of the people laid to rest in these iconic sites. With exclusive access to some of the city's most famous cemeteries, this tour is a must-do for history lovers, curious travelers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Crescent City.

New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour

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.

(1,058)

from $30

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(179)

from $75

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

Enhance your New Orleans experience with a hands-on, half-day cooking class that includes meals. Join a small group of up to 10 people and learn to craft authentic Louisiana dishes with guidance from a professional chef. After the lesson, enjoy your freshly made meal with complimentary wine or local beer. You'll also take home a souvenir apron and a recipe collection to recreate the flavors back home.

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(1,278)

from $168

VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

3 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans is known for its haunted reputation—and on this insider tour, led by a local “horror-storian,” discover spooky sights and stories you’d miss if wandering on your own. Choose between several start times, and explore the atmospheric French Quarter, including landmark sights such as the St. Louis Cathedral and Supreme Court of Louisiana. Along the way, hear about infamous murders, unsolved crimes, and gruesome happenings.

(892)

from $191

New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(2,030)

from $38

New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter

1 hourFree Cancellation

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

(571)

from $325

Per group

4 to 5 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.

(87)

from $87

New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour

New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

(774)

from $89

Special Offer

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.

Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

1 hour 45 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(428)

from $59

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

Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

(236)

from $152

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(686)

from $55

Price varies by group size

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(744)

from $160

Likely to Sell Out

The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans - Rebels, Scandals & Secrets

1 hour 30 minutesFree 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.

(302)

from $35

New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(610)

from $61

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

Sheri_S, Aug 2026

Ask to have Gary K as...

Ask to have Gary K as your tour guide! He's a native and very knowledgeable about the history of the area. His voice was loud, clear, and easy to understand. He peppered his stories with appropriate humor from time to time. I've been to New Orleans a dozen times before and still learned so much.

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

Gretchen_L, Aug 2026

Book it!

Our tour guide was Ricanso. He was excellent from the meeting point, to the edn he was full of knowledge and energy. The stories were informative, educational and fun. The tour was a small group, about 8 and it was perfect. He managed time well, there was a bathroom/beverage break half way through, just a very chill and fun experience.

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Sarah_T, Aug 2026

Recommended combined plantation & swamp tour that can be done in 1 day

Provided by Grayline tours Nee Orleans. Coach trip firstly to plantation - we chose Oak Alley. Lovely drive along the River Road. Plantation is great - actually had longer than we thought we’d get - 2.5 hrs. Had a timed entry tour of the ‘big’ house - took about 30 mins. Plenty of time to explore outer areas of the plantation, including the slave housing, the cafe is lovely & the gift shop worth a visit. Following this we were taken to the Cajun Pride Swamp tour company. Excellent swamp tour where we saw plenty of Alligators, Raccoons & Hogs. Our captain was brilliant - great humour & good knowledge of swamps. Our bus tour guide was lovely but we found the commentary a little difficult to follow as it was slightly disjointed & lacked clear flow. However, her knowledge was clear & we still learned a lot.

Airboat Swamp Tour

David_S, Aug 2026

Now That's a Nice Gator!

We had an amazing time on the Airboat Swamp Tour with Ragin Cajun! Since we didn't rent a car during our trip, we opted for the shuttle service, and it was absolutely the right choice. The pickup was easy, convenient, and took all the stress out of getting there. I wasn't quite sure what to expect going into the tour, but it exceeded our expectations. Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable, entertaining, and full of interesting stories about the local wildlife, history, and culture. You could tell he genuinely enjoyed sharing his expertise. The airboat ride itself was thrilling and a lot of fun, but the highlight was definitely seeing the alligators up close. Watching these incredible animals in their natural habitat was unforgettable. In fact, one gator came right up to the boat, making for one of the best photos of our trip! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Great transportation, a great guide, an exciting ride, and amazing wildlife sightings. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

Tray_L, Jul 2026

More Than A Tour - An Experience!

We had an amazing experience on the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Tour with Jimmy! He was absolutely fantastic. You can immediately tell he has a true passion for the history of New Orleans and the community that makes it so special. Jimmy shared that he was previously a history professor, and it definitely shows. He has a way of bringing history to life that is engaging, entertaining, and incredibly informative. We learned so much during the tour, and several of the stories and historical facts he shared will stick with me for a long time. If you’re looking for a tour that’s more than just walking through a cemetery, Jimmy is the guide you want. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine love for New Orleans made this one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

VB_S, Jul 2026

An entertainment encounter with entomology and aqua life

If your child has an uncontrolled fear of insects near her or him, DON'T go into the butterfly enclosure! Or at least be ready for one grandparent to make a quick exit with the child to avoid trauma and drama. Otherwise, everyone enjoy many things. Well, in the case of the teenager, at least one thing, and that was the virtual experience (of course). Pricey but nicey. We'd take our grandchildren again. We stayed three hours and didn't even realize it.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Benjamin_W, Jul 2026

Loved the experience...

Loved the experience perfect for us. Our tour guide Ernie was great, he had the perfect balance of information, hummor, and personal stories. The tour was a perfect length. Ernie answer any questions you asked and was very knowledgeable about the swamp, it's animals, wildlife, history, and cargo. Would recommend

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Kirby_K, Jul 2026

Do It!!!

Such a great adventure... We booked the tour, which had transportation included, and our shuttle driver was very prompt and courteous. Once we arrived to the location, we were able to use the restroom and browse the gift shop before leaving. Ernie was our guide and he was tons of fun! As a native of the bayou, he's a living historian, very knowledgeable of any and everything swamp related. He takes pride in what he does and it's evident that he enjoys his tours. Despite the rainy weather, he battled the elements and made the best of it. He knew exactly where to go to find his gator friends that were awaiting their daily marshmallow fill. They felt the vibrations of his boat and knew he was coming. It was pretty cool. The tour was nice and lengthy, and very relaxing. If I were a local, I'd probably do this tour monthly. That's how much I enjoyed it. If you're contemplating, do it! You won't regret it. The only thing that could've made it better was getting to hold a baby alligator, which we weren't able to do. Hopefully, next time!

New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Diane_K, Jun 2026

It’s a great way to see...

It’s a great way to see the city sights if you’re here for the first time and have only 3-4 days like myself. I like that you have a Bus Host who gives a commentary as we move along instead of ear phones. It would have been a perfect ride if it wasn’t for the rain though LOL but take it all in your stride and have fun!