USA · WALKING TOURS IN NEW ORLEANS
Good walking tours in New Orleans fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore New Orleans after dark on a 1-hour-45-minute French Quarter walk filled with ghost, voodoo, vampire, and true-crime tales.
“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.”
Taste gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets while exploring French Quarter history on this three-hour New Orleans food tour.
“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.”
Tour New Orleans’ oldest cemetery with an official guide, seeing Marie Laveau’s tomb and learning the stories behind the City of the Dead.
“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…”
Explore New Orleans Voodoo, Congo Square, Marie Laveau lore, French Quarter architecture, and Storyville on a two-hour guided walk.
“Great guide! Was super helpful and friendly. Made me feel safe walking around the city with a group being a single younger woman.”
Explore New Orleans’ Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery, grand homes, burial customs, and local food, music, and drink tips with a guide.
“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.”
Explore New Orleans’ haunted French Quarter with ghost, Vodou, and vampire tales, historic sites, and a lively English-speaking guide.
“Mr. Robby Rob was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed the trip overall.”
Explore New Orleans history, architecture, and culture on a small-group French Quarter walk with local guides for $35.
“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.”
Explore New Orleans after dark on a two-hour French Quarter ghost and vampire walk, with Madame LaLaurie, local legends, and lively guides.
“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"”
Explore New Orleans’ French Quarter through uncensored true crime, ghost stories, and dark local history on a 1-hour-45-minute walking tour.
“Cristo was amazing!! I was so impressed at his knowledge and he was very informative! He made the tour very fun and entertaining!!!”
Taste gumbo, po’boys, pralines, and more while exploring New Orleans food traditions and French Quarter history with a small group guide.
“Great tour, and great history. The food was fantastic with generous portions. I would highly recommend this experience and Meg was a wonderful guide.”
Explore New Orleans mansions, Lafayette Cemetery, architecture, and local stories on a relaxed two-hour small-group walk.
“Lots of interesting facts and information which brought New Orleans to life. Guide, Libby is passionate storyteller, best I’ve ever had”
Review of New Orleans’ French Quarter food tour, with po-boys, muffuletta, Creole dishes, pralines, local stories, tips, and honest value advice.
“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…”
Explore New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with ghost, vampire, and true-crime tales, plus 2-for-1 hurricanes before the 87-minute walk.
“Really enjoyed this tour on Halloween night, the barmaid I the bar where you meet was so rude I nearly cancelled the tour but glad I didn't. Guide was informative without boring you to tears would highly recommend”
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