All New Orleans Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

4 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

New Orleans is one of the world's great food cities—and this French Quarter tasting tour offers the perfect introduction to its culinary traditions and highlights. Meet your guide right outside the Louisiana Supreme Court Building, and come hungry: you'll visit several local restaurants to taste local specialties. As you go, learn the differences between Creole and Cajun cooking, and soak up the one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

French Quarter Food Walking Tour with Tastings

French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans

New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Sightseeing Package

3 daysFree Cancellation

"Discover the haunted heart of New Orleans with this guided adults-only ghost, voodoo, and vampire tour, where every stop comes alive with tales of the city's eerie past. Wander through iconic spots like Congo Square, Marie Laveau’s House, and the infamous LaLaurie Mansion as your guide weaves vivid stories of restless spirits and dark history. With two evening departure times, it’s easy to plan your perfect night of supernatural exploration. "

New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

New Orleans’ Garden District fascinates with historic mansions, impressive architecture, and colorful history, all framed by ancient live oak trees. On this tour, you’ll walk through the neighborhood learning the history and culture of the area from a local guide. The experience is complete with a stop at Lafayette Cemetery to learn about the city’s famous above-ground “Cities of the Dead.”

New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour

Experience the best of New Orleans on a historical walking tour that introduces you to the city’s diverse flavors and culture. Follow your guide to different locations and sample multiple dishes—such as gumbo and sweet fried plantains—plus four full-size drinks that showcase the best of New Orlean's cocktail heritage. Taste food and drinks you might otherwise miss while learning how they are integral to life in New Orlean.

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

Get hands-on with Voodoo traditions and learn about spiritual history and culture in a more immersive way at this two-hour Voodoo doll-making class in New Orleans. Discover the significance of these objects, uncover their customs, and leave with a unique souvenir. Enjoy included snacks and sip your own alcoholic drinks while crafting. Classes run multiple daytime (all welcome) and evening (adults only) sessions weekly.

Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans

Cruise the Mississippi River aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS on a relaxing 75-minute sightseeing experience suitable for all ages. As you travel along the river, the captain provides engaging commentary highlighting the French Quarter, historic waterfront locations, and the role the river has played in shaping New Orleans over the centuries. Guests can enjoy multiple onboard bars, including an open-air bar on the upper deck with sweeping views of the city skyline and riverbanks. Light snacks and beverages are also available for purchase, making it easy to sit back and enjoy the ride. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or as a couple, this river cruise offers a scenic and informative way to take in New Orleans from the water.

New Orleans 75-Minute Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

An interactive way to learn about the history of Destrehan Plantation, this night tour takes you on a journey to delve into the rich history of diverse groups like enslaved Africans, free creoles of color, Acadians, and Native Americans who shaped Louisiana's cultural tapestry. Learn about the 1811 slave revolt, walk among lingering spirits, and trace the evolution of Voodoo in south Louisiana. Uncover the mysteries behind this often misunderstood religion with the help of your personal storyteller.

Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

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

Who doesn't like ghosts and vampires save for their unfortunate victims? If you're looking for a fun night activity in New Orleans, then this ghost-walking tour of the French Quarter might get your blood flowing. Wander through the darkened streets of the French Quarter for a fun, historical tour of New Orleans, and listen to tales of ghoulish invincibility, and discover the lives of self-proclaimed vampires.

Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

Connect with spirits of various kinds on this adults-only, risqué romp through New Orleans. Hear debauched tales of adultery, murder, mayhem, medical experiments, and more from an entertaining guide as you wind through the streets of the French Quarter. Steel your courage with stops at three historic and allegedly haunted bars (drinks at own expense), including a former brothel. Choose from earlier- or later-evening tours to suit your schedule.

Pub Crawl: New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops

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

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

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

Price varies by group size

Discover one of New Orleans’ most popular, family-friendly attractions—and enjoy a hassle-free visiting experience—when you prebook admission tickets to the Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium. Home to more than 3,600 animals across 250-plus species and multiple habitat areas, the attraction offers plenty of opportunity for up-close natural encounters. Once inside, explore the sights at your own pace.

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half-day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak-lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from local guides. Upgrade your experience to include a pontoon swamp tour.

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

5 hours 30 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

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.

New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Instead of simply hearing ghost stories, experience them for yourself on one of the only interactive ghost tours in New Orleans. Join a paranormal guide at what are reputed to be some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter. With just your small group for company, set off in the evening, and have the chance to use real ghost-hunting tools to try and pick up on paranormal activity.

Ghost Hunt Inside Haunted Locations with New Orleans Paranormal

Ghost Hunt Inside Haunted Locations with New Orleans Paranormal

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

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Amy_G, Nov 2026

Vampires, VooDoo and Ghouls - Oh My!

This was a great tour in a history-rich area of the city. Our tour guide, Hannah Kate, was knowledgeable and friendly. She is a fantastic story teller and was able to pull the tour together with the common threads through her stories. Wear good shoes - the only caution I would have is it watch where you walk - the old streets are uneven in places so you don't want to trip. That absolutely has no impact on the quality of the tour or the tour guide - just a heads up.

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

Kenneth_C, Nov 2026

Nate the Great

We had an outstanding food tour with Nate. We went to a wide variety of local food locations, most of which we would not have found on our own. We sampled a number of local New Orleans specialties. Nate also did a great job giving us insight into the history and culture of New Orleans. He has a wealth of information and gave us a number of recommendations, both food and non-food related. The pacing was perfect, and the amount of food was filling but not overwhelming. Highly recommend.

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

Amy_G, Nov 2026

Fantastic preview of a fabulous city

This was a great tour around the city as an overview to check out the historic areas, the homes around the city and learn more about how the city was built, shaped by the cultures of people who live here and the after effects of Hurricane Katrina. This also gave us some ideas for other places we wanted to visit in subsequent days during our trip. We were able to stop for a brief visit to one of the city's cemetaries. The fresh beignets during the park stop didn't hurt either. The motor coach was clean and air conditioned which was nice on a sultry day. The pickup and drop off at our hotel was appreciated. Our tour guide, Gary K, was knowledgable, personable and friendly. You could tell her knew his history and was able to navigate busy streets while sharing a lot of great detail about his home.

New Orleans Airboat Ride

Amy_B, Nov 2026

10/10 plus more

So much fun, went in early November there were still a few gators before hibernation. Not to humid. Great weather. I recommend the small premium. We got to feed the gators. Definitely worth the xtra few bucks for the experience. Oh and hold on to the bars, you think you might fall overboard at first but you get used to it.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Christine_S, Nov 2026

Outstanding Tour

Our guide did an amazing job. We saw several gators along with other wildlife. Birds including eagles in a nest. A racoon family including babies. Many facts and knowledge about the area and the wildlife that lives and thrives there. Including the way the community came together to take care and bring back the number of gators in the area.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

Chanda_D, Nov 2026

Awesome

Our guide was an older woman who prayed before starting the tour. It was for protection for the tour group and herself. The tour was so informative. This was my second time doing this tour. I didn’t realize how bad the tour guide from last year was until we had Mama Nita this year. So knowledgeable! I have visited New Orleans 9 times now and she gave me new information that I never knew! Loved her and the tour.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Tabetha_T, Nov 2026

Awesome/Informative tour. Just do it!!

We enjoyed this tour so much (beside a downpour right as we were on our way back. We got drenched!) Can’t control nature though. Dewie was absolutely ah-mazing! We learned so much about gators on this tour. We even got to see quite a few of them while we were out there. If you’re in the area visiting, I would definitely recommend you take this tour

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Jen_G, Oct 2026

Amazing time and enjoyable experience!

We had an amazing time with Lemen! He definitely kept my daughter and me spooked with his incredible knowledge of the French Quarter’s history and fascinating vampire theories. We truly enjoyed every moment of the tour and especially appreciate him taking such wonderful care of Norma, the horse. It was an unforgettable experience!

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Lucy_T, Oct 2026

Not one to miss if you’re visiting New Orleans!

An excellent day with Kate as our tour guide and Cindy as our driver. Our boat captain Dustin was also wonderful. It was a really informative trip and there was plenty of time for wandering and exploring both the plantation and Cajun Pride. In the plantation, we got to see the beautiful gardens, planter’s house and slave houses with guides who talked us through life on the plantation. On the river cruise, we saw loads of alligators (all different sizes/ages), raccoons, turtles and wild boars. Our captain told stories and jokes, then surprised us at the end with a tiny, baby alligator to hold! A truly brilliant experience.

After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour

Amy_K, Oct 2026

Take this tour. The best night tour in NOLA in my experience.

After a terrible experience on another tour the night before, I was crossing my fingers that this would be better. And it absolutely was. John? The guide was engaging, informative, funny and a wealth of information for this experience. I would recommend it and I would even take this tour again. This tour included a stop for beignets and drinks (and a bathroom) . It's cash only so come prepared, but worth it for a little snack.

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Jacqulyn_D, Oct 2026

Fantastic! Take the tour!

My husband and I did it. Our tour guide, Roy, was AWESOME! This was so informative and FUN! Highly Recommend! If you're on the fence about doing a tour... Do this one! The bus was a smaller white hotel like bus with AC (very nice compared to the walking tours)! It also allowed for a smaller group of about 20 people. And did I mention our guide Roy was AWESOME! He was professional, funny, respectful, courteous and family friendly (people on our bus had children with them). He provided a great tour with history, lure and information. 10 out of 10 Recommend!