New Orleans · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
13 reviewed
Some self-guided tours favour depth; others cover more ground. The route, timing and inclusions below show which experience matches the day you want.
A low-cost, self-guided haunted audio walk through the French Quarter, focused on real historic sites and outside-only stories.
“Great way to understand what your looking at and to seek the shops and other ideas on what to do.....”
Self-guided GPS audio tour of Tremé for $9.99, with Mardi Gras Indian costumes, Mahalia Jackson, and Louis Armstrong Park.
“It was very easy to access the audio tour. My family and I enjoyed the learning about the neighborhood.”
A self-guided Garden District walk with lifetime access and offline audio. Follow prompts past iconic homes, mansions, and cemeteries.
“Generally, the convenience from purchase in Viator to downloading the app and using the code to access our tour, plus learning how to use the app for the tour, was fine. A lot was covered and we walked to all spots in about an hour, even with one confusing moment when we had to backtrack a bit when the voice in the app said, “not all who wander are lost, but it looks like you might be.” Lol, that’s was fun. The voice recording was a bit slow, but we could have sped it up if we wanted to. I felt like I wanted it to be more up to…”
Self-guided French Quarter walk from Joan of Arc to Central Grocery. Pause audio anytime, get quirky stories, replay later for $9.75.
“Self guided tour was a great option for someone, who is visiting for the first time. A lot of awesome historic facts and a way to explore the city at your own pace.”
A $5 self-guided New Orleans ghost tour with high-quality audio, 6 languages, and smartphone navigation to haunted spots for a spooky evening.
“Nulle. Il est écrit nulle part que ce n’est pas en français !!! Arrivé sur place c’est en anglais ? Nulle arnaque. Attention. On vous écrit en français que c’est disponible en 6 langues et une fois sur place pas de français. Du coup on a perdu nos 2 réservations. Heureusement que ce n’était pas très chère …. De l’argent jeter par la fenêtre.”
Self-guided City Park audio tour from Beauregard Circle with GPS-matched storytelling, offline access, and quick stops at NOMA, the Botanical Garden, and major trees.
“Loved the area, the park was beautiful. Wish we had more time for the extras. Very informative audio tour.”
Metairie Cemetery audio stories in English with GPS, offline playback, and lifetime access, starting near Washington Artillery Park for $8.99.
“Did via car. Was very good but didn't point out some key graves (one was mere feet from start and stop point”
Explore New Orleans City Park with an offline puzzle app from the Museum of Art to the Singing Oak, flexible and good value.
“I would've given this a 5-star review however there were several clues that were impossible to solve due to the changes to the area. If this was updated regularly, it would make for a fantastic way to experience City Park. I've been going to New Orleans for over 10 years and had no idea what the park had to offer. I will most definitely be going back to experience all of the amazing fun things to do!! I do recommend this but be prepared to be a little frustrated.”
Self-guided kayak through Bayou Sauvage near New Orleans. Calm water, wildlife spotting, and the Swamp Swing, with gear provided.
“We had a great time. The staff was ready when we got there and had us launched pretty quickly after offering us an elevated view of the waters. We got our alligator spotting in and spotted a rare eagle. Fun, quiet day in the bayou after a busy fest weekend.”
Self-guided French Quarter puzzle walk with 10 clues, mobile ticket, and classic landmarks, ending at Central Grocery. Budget-friendly.
“This was SO MUCH FUN. You get to go to some really cool places and learn things you didn’t know! We had an absolute blast! Now we want to try them in other places!”
Self-guided $9.99 audio tour of New Orleans Esplanade Ridge, with offline access and major stops from the Free People of Color museum to St. Louis Cemetery #3.
“GREAT tour of a beautiful and historic NO. neighborhood The narrator is a native and folds in personal references that authenticate the tour--unlike many other tour guides. I also like that I can stop it and dwell on the beauty of an old home or historic site before moving on just by operating my phone...certainly better than following a person in a group pf 10-12 when much is missed. Cannot beat it for 5 bucks, and you'll go away appreciating the city much more.”
Walk St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 with a $6.99 VoiceMap GPS audio guide, offline access, and lifetime playback. Great for self-paced discovery.
“Could not get voiceapp to work - guess us older people don't know how to use this new technology. Followed instructions, had Bluetooth ear buds, still didn't work”
Hear the stories of enslaved people at Whitney Plantation, with hotel transfers and a self-guided audio tour, plus time to reflect.
