New Orleans · HISTORICAL TOURS
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The best choice depends on where the experience starts, how long it runs and what the ticket covers. Compare those details before the calendar fills.
Walk the Garden District with a local guide, learn New Orleans burial traditions from Lafayette Cemetery #1, and get local tips. 2 hours, $35.
“This was a very interesting and informative tour. Our guide was entertaining, informative, and relatable. She encouraged and answered all questions. Highly recommend.”
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.”
A small-group, covered mule-drawn haunted history tour through New Orleans French Quarter highlights, with stories from Jackson Square to Lalaurie.
“Started promptly, the guide was super informative and the stories he told were interesting. Would highly recommend.”
2-hour haunted history ghost tour in the French Quarter with LaLaurie Mansion, voodoo lore, and a haunted bar stop for drinks.
“Well paced, short pleasant walk with stops and a friendly atmosphere. Very informative and interesting”
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen pairs a narrated Mississippi cruise with a Chalmette Battlefield ranger stop, plus optional onboard lunch.
“River cruise was wonderful! Meal was very good, staff very friendly, lots of history - commentator on board was so fun to listen - she told the history in a clear, concise manner. Wish they sold a book on board about our journey! Learned a lot about the MS river....”
A 3-hour New Orleans walking food tour with gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas, pralines, hot sauce samples, and history for $85.
“We thought we'd start off the trip with this tour and it was the way to go. We enjoyed Meg as our guide, she knew her stuff. Plus she has an incredible personality.”
Mississippi River paddlewheel cruise to Chalmette Battlefield with ranger-led history and optional Creole lunch. Cash bar cocktails onboard.
“Very nice tour with excellent moderator. Enjoyed the historical battlefield tour as well.”
Walk New Orleans' cocktail and food trail with up to six tastings and four full drinks, from alligator gumbo to pralines.
“Dylan was amazing! Such a Great personality and definitely knows his stuff!! We Loved the restaurants and drinks! We met another couple and became instant friends! What a great way to start our vacation. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes! Don’t miss this one you’ll be sorry.”
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”
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.”
Walk Tremé, Congo Square, and the French Quarter on a small-group jazz history tour with timed live-music stops and a drink included.
“This was a great tour. We lucked out and basically had a private tour. Lots of cool history about New Orleans and Jazz. The venues were great. Would definitely recommend. Kristi was our guide and she was amazing!”
A 2-hour Garden District walk with a professional storyteller, plus entry to a 1859 Opera Guild mansion and iconic mansion exteriors.
“Excellent walking tour! Margo was superb, very informative about the history and architecture of the Garden District. Pace was laid-back and not rushed, with plenty of shade during our stops. Also appreciated the bathroom break in the middle of it. Would recommend!”
A 2-hour small-group French Quarter walk with a local guide, levee history, Jackson Square sights, and literary stops from New Orleans legends.
“I visited New Orleans during their slow season. I was the only one on the tour, the guide showed up and was very informative. Thank you”
New Orleans Music Heritage Tour: a 2-hour walking route with a local record producer, Bluetooth song clips, and historic stops from Frenchmen to Congo Square.
“Great tour. Keith was very knowledgeable and an excellent story teller. Learned lots about the musical history of NOLA.”
A 3-hour small-group New Orleans bike tour with Jackson Square, cemeteries, City Park, and jazz-era stops, plus water and a basket bike.
“A bike tour was a great way to see all that NOLA has to offer. We had a great guide who was very knowledgeable and provided us with the history of the city and different neighborhoods. We saw the Mississippi River, Jackson Square, parks, historical neighborhoods and stopped at a Cafe du Monde for a beignet. This is an excellent local small business! I highly recommend the tour and the company.”
