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The 15 Walking Tours in New Orleans That Earn Their Price

29 tours  ·  from $10

Good walking tours in New Orleans fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - French Quarter streets, where the stories begin
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk the French Quarter after dark with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, or Tony, hearing stories tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and the Casket Girls. Expect history, folklore, uneven sidewalks, and a group walk rather than interior access to most sites.

“The walk was informative. I would have liked more stories, but the ones we had were great. Saw some buildings we wouldn't have noticed during the day.”

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Gumbo, sausage, and seafood at the opening stops
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Jack, Susan, Nate, or Lauren, stopping for generous tastings of gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. Expect history, restaurant tips, and plenty of food. Choose the small-group option for no more than 13 people.

“Excellent tour with Nate v knowledgable answered all questions. Great sense of humour. Food 10/10 still feeling full hours later cannot fault at all. Would highly recommend. Big thanks Brad & Deborah for amending tickets and 100% communication.”

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour - The 45-minute walk through the City of the Dead
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

3.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 45 minutes inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with a locally licensed guide. Hear stories about Marie Laveau, Delphine LaLaurie, and New Orleans burial customs while walking among above-ground tombs. Tours are limited to 20 people and depart from Basin St. Station.

“It's a beautiful tour of the cemetery, but it is a walking guided tour. Individuals with mobility issues, or young children--this probably isn't the activity for them. There are places that the ground is uneven, or as the old saying goes "watch your feet or loose your teeth!" That being said, it's a wonderful, historic tour of the oldest Catholic cemetery in New Orleans. Our tour guide, Alan, gave a wonderful and knowledgeable tour of the grounds and history of the cemetery. However, it is no longer open to the public (unless one has family interred there), and tour guests do not have the ability to wander freely in the…”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - French Quarter architecture and Voodoo stories
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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

4.New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk about one mile through the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as William, Logan, or Jimmy. Hear the history behind Voodoo, Marie Laveau, slavery, jazz, and local architecture, visit Congo Square and Voodoo Authentica, and finish at Jackson Square.

“Great guide! Was super helpful and friendly. Made me feel safe walking around the city with a group being a single younger woman.”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour - Homes, Hollywood connections, and the people behind the façades
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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

5.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as Caroline, Angie, or Shawn, learning about antebellum homes, cemetery customs, celebrity residents, and local life. The two-hour small-group tour visits Lafayette Cemetery from outside its gates, since repairs have closed it to the public.

“Our guide, Caroline, was very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. I would have taken another tour from her if I had the time. The homes we saw were well chosen and the stories were entertaining. If standing still makes your back ache then load up on pain meds but it is worth it.”

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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour - Starting at Witches Brew Gallery in Exchange Alley
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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

6.New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,731 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Walk through the French Quarter for 90 minutes to 2 hours with guides such as Logan, Morgan, Mack, and Spooky Rob. Begin at Witches Brew Gallery, hear the LaLaurie Mansion story, learn about Vodou, pass historic sites, and finish near Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar.

“Mr. Robby Rob was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed the trip overall.”

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour - The French Quarter: a compact lesson in place and people
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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

7.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk the French Quarter for two hours with a local guide such as Scott, Tim, Libby, or Renée. See Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River while learning about architecture, culture, food, and places to explore afterward.

“Lesley did an amazing job on our walking tour of the French Quarter with her deep knowledge of NOLA’s history, culture, food, architecture, etc. The tour enriched our time here and was the perfect way to launch our visit.”

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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter - Walking the Quarter, one story at a time
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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

8.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Walk from North Rampart Street to Jackson Square with a local English-speaking guide. Expect French Quarter history, haunted sites, the Madame LaLaurie story, and vampire lore, though the balance of ghosts and vampires can vary by guide. The group can include up to 28 people.

“Randy was a great guide. Informative, fun. Did not enjoy meeting place as bartender was rude and gave vague directions. Didn't want drink so she became ill with us and acted like we were an inconvenience to her overall. . Need more info on site for how to "check in"”

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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour - St. Louis Cathedral sets the mood
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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

9.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with horror-storians such as Jamie, Christo, Lucy, and Anja. Hear documented murders, unsolved crimes, mafia stories, hauntings, and grisly legends at places including St. Louis Cathedral and the Louisiana Supreme Court. This adults-only tour is 17+ and costs $38.

“Cristo was amazing!! I was so impressed at his knowledge and he was very informative! He made the tour very fun and entertaining!!!”

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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour - Pralines and the sweet side of Creole cooking
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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

10.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a food-loving guide, stopping at five eateries and shops for gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, po’boys, muffulettas, boudin, red beans and rice, and dessert. Guides such as Beth, Meg, John, and Dylan add food history, recipes, and humor along the way.

“Great tour, and great history. The food was fantastic with generous portions. I would highly recommend this experience and Meg was a wonderful guide.”

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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 - Walking through the cemetery gates
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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

11.Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,519 reviews · 55 min · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide inside Basin St. Station, then walk into normally restricted St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. In 55 minutes, hear stories about Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, Nicolas Cage’s pyramid tomb, and New Orleans burial traditions. Guides including Zelda, Richie, Jimmy, Mary, and Taylor bring lively local detail.

“All three of us really enjoyed our tour. Our guide (Jeff?) was funny and very informative.”

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New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour - Lafayette Cemetery No. 1: a powerful introduction
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New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

12.New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,384 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide such as Libby, Tim, Renée, James, Lesley, or Yvonne. Expect grand 19th-century homes, architecture, Mardi Gras and film lore, plus a gate-side look at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. The pace is easy, with time for questions and photos.

“Lots of interesting facts and information which brought New Orleans to life. Guide, Libby is passionate storyteller, best I’ve ever had”

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French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour - The French Market and the Quarter’s many voices
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French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour

13.French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk from the jazz fountain through the French Market and French Quarter to Jackson Square with guides such as Scott, Libby, Tim, and Lesley. Expect stories about architecture, slavery, music, and local characters, plus practical tips for restaurants and jazz venues.

“Libby was brilliant, so much knowledge and passion of New Orleans and the French Quarter. She showed us many interesting places and told us things we would never have known without doing the tour. Thank you so much Libby. We highly recommend doing this tour and we also did a tour of the Garden District with the same company which we would also highly recommend.”

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French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans - Tujague’s and the first taste of Creole cooking
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French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

14.French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide such as Charles, Kim, Linda, or Roger, stopping for classic dishes including gumbo, red beans and rice, po-boy, muffuletta, pastries, grits, and pralines. The three-hour route is food-focused but also heavy on city history.

“I went on my first solo trip to New Orleans and wanted to experience the local cuisine while learning about the city’s history. Charles was our tour guide, and he was absolutely amazing! You can immediately tell how passionate he is about New Orleans - its food, history, and culture. Every stop had delicious food and drinks, with the jambalaya being my favorite. Charles made the tour incredibly fun and engaging, and I learned so much about the local restaurants and the history behind the dishes. I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to New Orleans! I would highly recommend this tour to solo travelers, family, couples, etc (our…”

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New Orleans Delicious Donuts & Beignets: A Sweet Walking Tour - Walking Magazine Street at an easy pace
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New Orleans Delicious Donuts & Beignets: A Sweet Walking Tour

15.New Orleans Delicious Donuts & Beignets: A Sweet Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 928 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Start with beignets and coffee at PJ’s on Magazine Street, then walk with guides such as Bobbie, Emily, or Thomas to District Donuts and two more stops. Expect local history, unusual flavors, and shared tastings, ending at The Vintage rather than the starting point.

“Kim was AWESOME!! Would do the tour again tomorrow if we were still in town. Would recommend everyone to take the tour.”

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New in Walking Tours in New Orleans

★ 4.5New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking TourFrom $60477 reviews
★ 5.0New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French QuarterFrom $95604 reviews
★ 5.0New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking TourFrom $25422 reviews
★ 5.0Garden District Home and History Walking TourFrom $26470 reviews
★ 5.0New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking TourFrom $37492 reviews
★ 4.5French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New OrleansFrom $85592 reviews
★ 4.9Garden District Guided Walking TourFrom $35514 reviews
★ 4.52-Hour Ghosts & Vampires Walking TourFrom $22465 reviews

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