Top New Orleans City Tours - page 4

Combine a visit to the Whitney Plantation with a pontoon tour through the Cajun Swamp on this small-group tour from New Orleans. You'll start at the Whitney Plantation, where you’ll learn about the stories of the enslaved people who once lived here. You'll then stop for lunch (at your own expense) before continuing to Bayou Sengette State Park for a swamp tour on a high-speed pontoon.

Take a stroll through New Orleans history on a walking tour of the French Quarter’s most important sites. Enjoy views of the broad Mississippi River as you hear about the city’s past and browse the best of the neighborhood’s distinctive boutiques. Get a glimpse of New Orleans’ multicultural roots in the French Market and Old Ursuline Convent then trace the elegant ironwork along Royal Street. Hear about the Big Easy’s most iconic writers and immerse yourself in the city’s culture while exploring the city at a relaxed pace.

Capture the spirit of New Orleans and the city’s voodoo culture on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Learn about the African-based spiritual folkways as you make your way to through New Orleans. Visit real voodoo altars, and hear stories about the voodoo practices that started over 100 years ago. Enter a mysterious world of spells and rituals, and gain a better understanding for the people who practiced them.

Discover the French Quarter’s history, lore and legendary drinks on a 2-hour walking tour of the neighborhood with plenty of time refill your to-go cup at bars along the way. Learn the secrets of the Vieux Carré as you visit the city’s most haunted house, try to spot local vampires and a beloved ghost then hear about New Orleans’ Voodoo Queen. See historic sites and a soaring cathedral, and get insider tips on the best places to eat, drink and party like a New Orleans local.

See the many faces of New Orleans on this 3-hour private tour. Your guide, a local historian, will lead you through the Lower Ninth Ward and the ever-evolving Warehouse/Arts District. Explore the scenic Garden District, known for its oak-lined streets, lush gardens, and impressive Victorian mansions. End your tour with a visit to the historic Lafayette Cemetery.

Get an up-close perspective of the French Quarter without a long, hot walk on a licensed pedicab tour. Pedicabs can access side streets and alleyways that taxis can’t and offer a flexible, eco-friendly way to get around New Orleans' most historic neighborhood. Plus, the private ride is a great way to get insider tips from a local who knows the streets in and out.

Delight in sweeping views of New Orleans at twilight on an evening sightseeing tour! Choose a 30-, 45- or 60-minute flight time, and glide by small plane over dazzling urban New Orleans and the surrounding wetlands. You’ll hear colorful tales of the city from your experienced pilot and glimpse famous sights by night including the French Quarter, the Mississippi River and the sleepy Louisiana bayous. Sightseeing requests are welcome!

See the famous sights of New Orleans, without putting in the hours of research time, thanks to this expertly-crafted private guided walking tour. As you listen to commentary about the city’s history, stroll past the highlights of the French Quarter—including Bourbon Street and Cafe Du Monde. As well as teaching you about the city’s history, the tour is also a lesson about Dixie Jazz, and the famous Mardi Gras festival.

Combine a swamp tour with a visit to Whitney Plantation on this tour from New Orleans. You'll take a self-guided audio tour through the plantation grounds, where you'll learn about what life was like for the enslaved people who built and maintained the structures here. You'll then take a boat ride through the swamp, where you'll learn about the local flora and fauna.

Immerse yourself in the spine-tingling history of The Big Easy with this 2-hour evening walking tour of New Orleans. Explore the city's well-known supernatural and haunted side, and hear stories of unsolved mysteries as you dig into New Orleans' fascinating history.

Get know the ‘Big Easy’ through the eyes of a local on this 2-hour insider’s walking tour of New Orleans. Learn about the city’s raucous history and famous residents, from pirates and voodoo queens to big-name celebrities, and dig into Mardi Gras traditions with a stroll down Bourbon Street. Discover what makes New Orleans’ cuisine and culture unique among the world as you visit the most interesting historic sites and modern hotspots throughout the French Quarter and along the mighty Mississippi.

Join us on an uncensored VIP tour experience for adults only through the French Quarter. We keep our numbers small compared to larger companies to allow a more personalized and intimate tour experience for our guests. Other companies won't get as graphic and gory about the REAL horrors, history, murder and mayhem of this city's dark past. No folklore on this one. History here is what horror movies are made of, and we don't hold back the details. S Each guest is gifted a magical protective curio handmade by local witches. You won't receive this on any other experience. Drinks are allowed on tour, but no glass on the street. There will be a bar break on the tour.

Get to know New Orleans’ alluring Garden District on a private walking tour that delves into the history of this neighborhood’s tree-lined boulevards and stately mansions. Learn about the impact of the cotton industry on the district, and take advantage of a guide’s insider knowledge about celebrity homes, local legends, and antebellum history. This personalized tour includes stop at the famous Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and a hand-picked bar.

Join us on this unique New Orleans’ music tour! Armstrong Park is named after one of the most famous jazz musicians in the world and one of New Orleans’ most beloved sons: Louis Armstrong. You’ll hear about jazz’s origins, resulting from a rich mix of cultures in a single city, which combined West African and Caribbean sounds with European musical influences - giving us this uniquely American artform. You won't stop there! Next, your local guide will bring jazz history to life by selecting a specially curated route to hear the best the music scene has to offer. You could make your way past Preservation Hall and the historic French market or head to the famous Frenchman Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Even stop for a drink on us! Whatever your musical interests, you’ll end this tour with a new appreciation for American music, New Orleans’ famous residents, and the art and sounds of jazz.

Experience a full-day adventure on this dull-Day Laura Plantation and airboat swamp guided tour. Delve into the fascinating pre-war history of Louisiana with a knowledgeable guide at Laura Plantation. Immerse yourself in Creole culture as you explore historical homes, gardens, and slave cabins. Learn about the tragic impact of the American slave trade and the stories of both free and enslaved individuals who lived there. Plus, enjoy private transportation from your New Orleans hotel.

Vibrant New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and the home of the world famous Mardi Gras and the once in a lifetime experience that is the city's French Quarter. It is well worth a visit to uncover the unique features of this exciting city. This self-guided audio tour is the perfect way to experience it all in your own time and at your own pace. New Orleans' colourful history is full of interesting characters and fascinating stories. There is so much on this tour that is absorbing and sometimes even shocking. Simply download our self-guided audio tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point. The tour will take two to three hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way . Please note that this tour is currently only available in English.

Treat yourself to New Orleans 'your way' on a 3-hour private city tour! By luxury car or SUV, travel through the French Quarter, St Louis Cemetery No 1, the Garden District, the Ninth Ward and City Park. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its fascinating history from your personal chauffeur. On this highly flexible tour, you have the liberty to request stops for photo ops and to get a better look at a favorite location.

Oak Alley Plantation is famed for the 28 oak trees that lead up to the historic property. Experience the history, atmosphere, and antique farming machinery on a guided tour of the grounds. After a sit down lunch in Westego, Louisiana (at your own expense) we'll head across the water for a 90-minute airboat ride through the swamp to learn about American alligators and the Louisiana wetlands. Riders must be 48" tall.

Experience New Orleans apart from the big tour groups and kitschy sites on a private tour led by a guide with deep roots in the Big Easy. Ride comfortably and cooly around town in a luxury vehicle, seeing more than just the French Quarter with stops in the Garden District, City Park, and funky Faubourg Marigny. Soak up the city’s one-of-a-kind history, culture, and flavor with personalized insight you won’t find in any guidebook.

See New Orleans sights without breaking a sweat on this driving tour of the city. Aboard a comfortable 14-passenger van, head to must-see New Orleans attractions such as the French Quarter, Garden District, and Marigny Neighborhood, hearing history and fun facts about points of interest from your guide along the way. You’ll cover more ground than a walking tour in half the time.

Get an insider perspective on the rich culture of New Orleans on this private bus tour. After a hotel pick-up, we'll drive to the city's most beloved sites and historic neighborhoods, including the Treme, French Quarter, and Garden District. We'll take a stop for morning beignets in City Park and see the famous gravestones of St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. After 2.5 hours, you'll have a solid feel for this unique city.

Guests will have the time of their lives while getting tipsy throughout this storytelling journey through its heinous historic happenings. One of a kind tour created in 2014 by Ashli Stratman who owns the company and trademark for this tour and others as well. There’s a reason why there are an abundance of blogs and articles in Mrs Stratman being the best tour guide in New Orleans. She’s won many awards and been honored for providing the top tours in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her passion and love for the city of New Orleans shows in her tours. Guests seem to not get enough when they attend her tours and it’s obvious why! Other company’s may attempt to copy her tours but there’s no other tour like it! Cover general history & spice things up with voodoo, ghost / vampire stories! Visit famous bars but also special bars that you wouldn’t have even known existed without having your local guide leading the way. The paranormal equipment is a bonus for guests that love ghost stories!!

Explore New Orleans’s most famous sights and lesser-known treasures on a private combo tour of the French Quarter and outlying neighborhoods. Stroll past historic landmarks like Jackson Square and the Cabildo on a walking tour, and then get an authentic glimpse of the city often missed by visitors on a comprehensive driving tour.  A private guide and comfortable transport make it a great way to delve deep beneath the surface of this one-of-a-kind American city.