All Louisiana Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(358)

from $79

Explore New Orleans’ surrounding ecosystem with an escape from the city to the Louisiana swamp. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to a swamp on private land, with all logistics taken care of. Board a state-of-the-art air boat for a memorable nature experience. Your guide takes you through the swampy waterways and shares information about the plants, wildlife, and history of the area.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Airboat Swamp Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural splendor of New Orleans’ mystifying swamps and wetlands on a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure. Relax in the luxurious interior of a New Orleans swamp tour boat as you cruise past cultural highlights like a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound and a traditional fishing village. Scour the scenery for fascinating flora and fauna like snakes, turtles and alligators while listening to interesting commentary from your professional guide.

(339)

from $67

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy an only-in-New-Orleans experience when you embark on a paddle-wheel boat tour of the mighty Mississippi River. In the evening, hop aboard the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel, the Riverboat City of New Orleans, and admire views of the city from the water's edge. This cost-saving package additionally includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected), plus live jazz music to set the mood.

(2,251)

from $35

Captivating views of the New Orleans skyline

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(8,125)

from $58

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(2,721)

from $40

The entrance of Armstrong Park, our starting point

If you're looking for no-holds-barred frights in New Orleans, explore the city’s dark history on this adults-only tour. Set off after nightfall to discover a new perspective on the city, and steel yourself for gruesome tales and fearsome encounters: Your guide saves the most grisly true-crime stories, voodoo legends, and paranormal frights for this tour, and takes you past the French Quarter's most supposedly haunted locations.

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

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(7,072)

from $37

No trip to New Orleans is complete without sampling authentic Creole fare and experiencing live jazz. Enjoy both at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant Jazz Brunch. Savor made‐to‐order omelets, eggs Benedict and specialty salads, or Creole dishes such as shrimp étouffée or veal grilles and gravy, as well as a complimentary glass of house wine, Champagne, or a mimosa as you admire the stunning courtyard.

Jazz Brunch Buffet at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant

Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

1 dayFree Cancellation

4.3

(5,197)

from $51

Explore one of Louisiana’s last protected wetlands on a 2-hour boat tour that includes round-trip transport from New Orleans. Depart in the morning or afternoon for Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve teeming with critters such as 'gators, wild boar, snakes and birds. Ride through the swamp dripping with lush foliage and visit a boat-accessible Cajun village with an informative local guide who sheds light on the area’s inhabitants.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

5 hoursFree Cancellation

One of New Orleans' most popular tourist attractions, St. Louis Cemetery No.1 is only able to be visited as part of a guided tour, with limited visitors allowed into the City of the Dead each day. This pre-bookable experience ensures you don’t miss out on the chance to visit the impressive cemetery—or the opportunity to learn more about the final resting place of some of the city’s best-known residents.

(6,950)

from $76

The Official Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

55 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(4,622)

from $25

Explore the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans' French Quarter on this half-day food tour. Sample traditional NOLA dishes such as gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, and pralines while learning about the area's history. Your expert guide will lead you through local hotspots, offering cultural insights and tips on where to eat next. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate setting. Food offerings are subject to availability.

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(6,661)

from $82

Breaux Bridge Walking Food Tour: Cajun Culinary Adventure

Explore the heart of Cajun culture on a three-hour walking food tour in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, known as the Crawfish Capital of the World. This unique culinary journey combines history and gastronomy as you stroll through the picturesque downtown, sampling signature dishes from locally owned restaurants. Experience the rich heritage of the area while indulging in flavors passed down through generations. Perfect for food lovers and history buffs alike, this tour is designed to provide an unforgettable taste of Cajun traditions. - Duration: 3 hours of leisurely walking and tasting - Minimum group size of 6 guests required for the tour - Visit several celebrated eateries featuring Cajun classics - Discover the historical landmarks that shaped Cajun culture

Breaux Bridge Walking Food Tour: Cajun Culinary Adventure

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

from $69

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

Exploring New Orleans in the evening can seem like an intimidating quest on your own, but this ghost, voodoo, and vampire walking tour takes you to the city’s eeriest sights at night in the safety of a group led by a guide. Stop by top attractions such as the LaLaurie Mansion and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum while listening to your guide’s detailed stories of the paranormal and beyond.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(13,681)

from $37

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

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

(1,599)

from $60

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.

French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans Airboat Ride

4.7

(5,192)

from $59

Private Transfer to/from Louis Armstrong Intl Airport and NOLA

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

(377)

from $50

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Visit the Whitney Plantation Museum—a former indigo and sugar plantation that is now dedicated to promoting an understanding of enslavement in Louisiana—on this hassle-free trip from New Orleans. Round-trip transit and admission tickets are included for your convenience. Upon arrival, learn about the brutal realities of plantation life through museum exhibits and an audio guide (6 languages available) as you explore the site independently. You can also choose to upgrade your experience to include a 90-minute swamp tour.

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

5 hours 25 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,447)

from $89

Experience different sides of Louisiana and its complicated history on this plantation tour and swamp boat ride from New Orleans. On this full-day journey, visit Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation (depending on the time chosen), where you learn about antebellum life. Next, head into the marshy swampland for a boat ride and some wildlife spotting. Enjoy guided commentary as you snap photos of alligators, raccoons, snakes, and native birds.

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Uncover the mysteries of the swamps surrounding New Orleans on an exhilarating airboat tour of the area, led by a professional guide. Cruise along the picturesque waterways in search of ferocious alligators and other rare wildlife while listening to illuminating commentary from your guide. Feel your adrenaline levels surge as your driver accelerates to high speeds, and capture fantastic photographs during regular stops. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned coach.

Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

4 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoying a thrilling and high-octane way to immerse yourself in Louisiana’s wild swamp ecosystems—and try out a range of courses and options—with this zipline experience. Pick from one of many available start times, make your own way to the Maurepas Swamp near Lake Ponchartrain and get suited up in your gear. From the cypress treetops, try out five different ziplines, a suspension bridge, and more.

(2,081)

from $90

New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1,042)

from $89

Get a taste of 18th-century New Orleans while exploring its most notorious haunts aboard a mule-drawn carriage. Join a small group of no more than eight people for an intimate evening tour through the French Quarter, where rollicking nightlife conceals a past filled with dark deeds, natural disasters, and supernatural sightings. Hear the city's most salacious history from a guide as you clip-clop your way past iron-laced balconies, darkened alleys, and southern mansions steeped in legend.

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.6

(2,554)

from $65

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

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Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou

Tanya_K, Aug 2026

Amazingly fun time with gators up close

We did the covered boat and were initially a little envious of the fast airboats but later appreciated our decision of choosing a slower covered boat because of the shade it provided and our guide was able to get so many gators right next to the boat. I don’t think we we’ve been able to see them as well haven chosen something else. We probably saw no less than 20 that came within 6 feet of the boat.

Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

ladis_g, Aug 2026

Love Love Love!

I cant believe how amazing our time was at this beautiful venue! I suppose I should start with our server because she was absolutely phenomenal! So much so that we ended up becoming friends on social media lol! The food was perfect!!! and we even had other servers coming over and taking pictures for us without us even asking- real Customer Service at its very finest. I cannot thank them enough for giving us such a beautiful experience our first time in new orleans. This is an absolute must regardless of how much time you’re spending in Nola. And by the way, our hotel offered free breakfast and we still decided to do this brunch because of the reviews we had read from others. This was probably the best money we spent in New Orleans.

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

Laura_S, Aug 2026

Good price- saved us some dollars!!

Viator saved us over $40 on a family of 4 adults and 2 small children. We spent about 2.5 hrs touring the aquarium and insectarium. Pictures are taken as you enter, but can be purchased after the Insectarium with "bugs" background or after the aquarium with fish and sharks background. Pictures are $30. We enjoyed ourselves immensely!!

Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

michelle_s, Aug 2026

great guide, great ride

it was so cool to experience the swamp and see the wildlife in it. Our guide Jason was clearly very knowledgeable and felt VERY comfortable navigating the environment. He was an ace at parallel parking the boat, and also knew the place like the back of his hand. He was telling us about the local alligators like they were truly his neighbors, he could identify them by small markings I could barely catch, and he noted to us their usual habits and territories and interactions. Not only was he a great resource on the gators, he also was pointed out bird nests and calls to us and did his best to help us find them as well. I thought it was a good length of time as well. and while they talked about how they used to do this, they NO LONGER feed the gators marshmallows, which is good!! (though he had very funny stories about it.)

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

Sherris_M, Aug 2026

Do It for the Culture!!

This was a truly informative, enriching, and deeply meaningful tour. Jay was an excellent tour guide who did far more than simply share facts about New Orleans. He was able to bring the city’s history and culture to life by weaving together the story of New Orleans through the lens of the Black experience. I especially appreciated the way he emphasized the origins of the city’s unique culture and traditions, while also honoring the strength, perseverance, and resilience of the people who helped shape New Orleans into the place it is today. The tour provided a deeper understanding of the history behind the culture, traditions, music, and communities that make New Orleans so distinctive. Jay’s storytelling offered an important perspective that is often overlooked, allowing us to better appreciate not only where New Orleans came from, but also the people whose contributions, struggles, and resilience are woven into the fabric of the city. This is an excellent must-do experience for anyone who wants to move beyond the typical tourist attractions and gain a more authentic understanding of the real culture, history, and people of New Orleans. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the city with greater depth, context, and appreciation.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

Bonnie_M, Jul 2026

Bayou tour on Monday, 7/6/26 for the McCulloughs

Rickey and Ben are very knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. Rickey had much interesting information during our bus rides to and from and Ben was very professional and expresses in his conversations that he loves the Bayou and his job. Office tracked us down to change or tour time which was much appreciated.

VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Emma_R, Jul 2026

Amazing magical VIP trip!

VIP Experience was truly magical and amazing!!!! Marlon looked after us from arrival to departure and made everything so extra special for us. Welcome drinks - fab seats for the Jazz Band and delicious food plus really lovely wine with dinner. VIP the whole evening and spoilt rotten!!! All drinks included and very generous indeed. Such a special trip to be on the Steamboat on the Mississippi River - amazing and highly recommend this!!!

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

Alisa_T, May 2026

Great Find!

We like to find cooking classes when we travel, but sometimes it's hit or miss. This time was definitely a hit! We had a great teacher, chef ricardo, and another couple. He was very informative and funny and made the cooking experience a treat! We made a three-course meal, traditional to New Orleans, and everything was delicious. It was a very fun time and I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to do something different while on vacation, or a date, or a friend's outing.

New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

Yu_L, May 2026

Wonderful Carriage Ride for Families with Kids

As a Chinese visitor traveling with a child, this carriage tour was an amazing experience. The staff kindly let kids sit in the front, which made it extra special and exciting. The carriage driver was very experienced and professional. During the ride, there was a small traffic situation when a car blocked the road and even bumped into another vehicle, but the horse stayed very calm and patient, and the driver handled everything smoothly. We felt very safe the entire time. It was a unique and memorable experience, and I highly recommend it for families with kids!

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Ellen_M, Apr 2026

Maybe good to have food offered on board

Great tour, the ride was surprisingly nice! It’s smaller but we like it! The additional tour to the landmarks was a good added bonus. Too bad not enough time to check out the cemetery though . The narrator has a great radio voice and good narrative . So overall , it’s a nice relaxing day enjoying the sun and the Mississippi River!