New Orleans · FRENCH QUARTER TOURS
43 reviewed
The Quarter makes more sense with someone who can separate architecture, music, food and folklore. These are the strongest reviewed routes, with durations, prices and the focus of each walk made clear.
Taste French Quarter classics on a 3-hour walking tour with gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets, plus big guide energy.
“We really enjoyed this good your. It gave us the opportunity to visit some very nice restaurants and taste some delicious food. It was a good introduction to NO cuisine. Bate was such a fun guide”
A 2-hour French Quarter walk with voodoo culture, Marie Laveau stories, Congo Square, and Storyville history for under $30.
“Although it ended up not being what I had anticipated originally, I feel it is suited best for those whose interests are more developed.”
2-hour French Quarter walking tour with a small group, guided stops at Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, French Market, and the Mississippi River.
“Interesting tour for first-timers to NOLA (my kids) and a good refresher for me since it’s been over a decade since my last visit. Loved getting reacquainted with the charming French Quarter, the history of NOLA, and contemporary information as well.”
2-hour ghost and vampire walk through New Orleans French Quarter, featuring Madame LaLaurie tales and a local guide ending at Jackson Square.
“Our tour was great! Lots of history with a little bit of ghost and vampire stories sprinkled in! Enjoyed it!”
Half-day New Orleans tour with hotel pickup, French Quarter and Garden District sights, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and Frenchmen Street.
“Very informative and Gary goes above and beyond sharing information with us. In addition to the tour information Gary sent us texts with even more.”
A 2-hour small-group French Quarter walking tour with live storytelling, major landmarks, courtyards, and local tips for $35 per person.
“Excellent tour. Libby our guide made it fun, interesting and you could see she had a passion about the history of NOLA.”
A 2.5-hour small-group French Quarter food walk with beignets, gumbo, po’boys, hot sauce, and French Market history.
“Food tour was fantastic! Tour guide was knowledgeable and took me all around downtown to fantastic spots. Highly recommended and worth the price.”
Horse-drawn small-group tour through New Orleans French Quarter and Marigny, with landmark stories and food tips. $65, about 1 hour.
“Driver very knowledgeable and friendly. Extremely informative and knew his facts. Overall a great experience.”
Walk the French Quarter for classic Creole bites, pralines, po-boys, and muffaletta, plus stories from a local guide. $75, about 3 hours.
“Charles was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the city And made our tour fun and informative. The restaurants he took us to were delicious and there was a nice variety of food to try.”
A 2-hour French Quarter ghost walk with real local stops, licensed guides, and rare interior access, featuring Lalaurie Mansion sights.
“Jamie is so good as a tour guide! Took my daughter and her friends on the tour for her birthday, they are still talking about it! We all had such a great time and learned some creepy, fun and interesting facts about New Orleans!”
A 2-hour guided walk through New Orleans French Quarter and Treme with Marie Laveau voodoo stories, ending at Jackson Square for $29.
“Our Tour guide James was great! Lots of historical information. Only downfall is not being able to go into the cemetary”
Small-group French Quarter walk with included 1850 House Museum access to a Pontalba apartment and local folklore.
“Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. This was a great tour! I learned fascinating information about the French, Spanish and Creole history.”
A 3-hour French Quarter food history walk with up to 8 tastings, gumbo, hot sauce, po-boys, muffuletta, and dessert, plus vegetarian options.
“Guide was engaging and funny whilst giving lots of information”
See the French Quarter by mule-drawn carriage with licensed narration, then roll into Faubourg Marigny. 1 hour, covered seats.
“This was a wonderful learning experience, and the ride was nice.”
Four French Quarter cocktail stops, Sazerac to Roffignac, with absinthe stories and tailored tips, all in a 3-hour small group walk.
“Beth is exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of cocktails and the establishments where you will imbibe. She’s also a lot of fun and kept the conversation rolling and interesting. She also recommended great places both for after tour munchies and breakfast the next morning. Every drink was full-sized, beautifully presented and impeccably prepared. Had the best Sazerac we’ve ever experienced and we live here, so that’s saying something. It is an easy walk, keeping the uneven sidewalks in mind.”
