NEW ORLEANS
25 Tours Reviewed
Laura Plantation in Louisiana hits harder in person. It’s a guided Creole-history stop from New Orleans with air-conditioned round-trip transport and a 2-hour visit built around how people lived. What I like most is the combination of practical comfort and…
A ghost tour at night, but on wheels. This audio-guided bus ride mixes haunted New Orleans vibes with GPS-triggered storytelling and some slick on-board tech like video and special lighting. It’s built for people who want to see a handful…
Plantation history comes with teeth. I love the luxury, climate-controlled van and the fact you get a guided big-house look at Whitney Plantation. One caution: the story here is heavy, so go in ready for uncomfortable truths. This trip also…
St. Louis Cemetery #3 feels like a city within a city. This guided walking tour takes you through an active burial ground (one burial a day on average) while you learn how tomb designs and burial traditions work. I especially…
Two plantations, one hard truth. This small-group day pairs Whitney Plantation’s slavery-focused exhibits with a guided visit to Laura Plantation, plus real-time narration as you ride the River Road. I like that it keeps the group small, so your questions…
Tremé tells its story on your own steps. This self-guided GPS audio tour helps you move block by block and starts the narration when you reach the right spot, so you’re not just hearing facts—you’re standing inside the scene. I…
New Orleans on two wheels feels like a cheat code, especially with a tight route and a guide who keeps things moving. I love how you get French Quarter landmarks plus the Mississippi River view near Jackson Square in just…
A city with secrets deserves a spooky pace. This self-guided Ghosts of New Orleans audio walk lets you wander the French Quarter and listen to ghost-and-vampire stories on your terms. I especially like the no-crowd format: you’re not stuck in…
NOLA makes sense through its buildings. This 3-hour tour is a smart way to stitch together architecture and street-level history, from the French Quarter to Faubourg Treme, without getting lost in trivia. I especially like the stop-and-explain style of the…
A rum tasting with real chemistry. This New Orleans tour takes you through Roulaison Distilling Co with small-group access and a guide who keeps the room talking. You’ll learn how sugar cane becomes rum, then taste a 5-pour lineup made…
Street stories in the French Quarter start here. This 2-hour walking tour gives you a local view of New Orleans’ most famous blocks, without turning it into a lecture. You’ll hop between key landmarks like Jackson Square and the St.…
Ghost hunting gear hits different in New Orleans. This guided nighttime hunt sends you into two haunted buildings in the French Quarter, where you use real tools to try capturing audio and visual evidence. I love the hands-on approach: you’re…
Fresh donuts, right on the street. This is a guided beignet and donut tour that walks you through classic New Orleans neighborhoods while you stop for sweet hits (and coffee) along the way, down Magazine Street with its shop-and-café rhythm.…
Most nights in the French Quarter are already spooky. This one adds a local guide and a tight 90-minute route through the city’s most talked-about legends. You’ll hear stories tied to real corners—Jackson Square’s eerie pull, the infamous dark bend…
Five pours, one hour, behind-the-scenes rum magic. I like how this owner-led small-group tour stays personal, and I love that the five-rum tasting flight is included in the $15 price. One thing to plan for: the tasting is 21+ and…
