NEW ORLEANS
450 Tours Reviewed
A swamp zipline in Louisiana beats a standard city thrill. You’ll glide from mossy cypress treetops above Maurepas Swamp near Lake Ponchartrain with guides who focus hard on safety and smiles. Expect big views of Frenier, the lake, and even…
Sweet food, no searching required. This underground-style donut and beignet tour takes you off the Bourbon Street rush and into the Garden District and Magazine Street for guided tastings at multiple shops. I like that the route is built around…
Jazz plus the Mississippi equals instant good mood. On the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, you get that old-riverboat romance with a real New Orleans jazz band, plus skyline views from the water as the city glows. I like the pairing of…
Paddle into a real Louisiana swamp. This small-group kayak outing takes you beyond New Orleans into the Manchac and Maurepas bayous, where you can glide through cypress-lined waterways and keep an eye out for wildlife. The vibe is calm, hands-on,…
Swamp time with real Louisiana stories. This New Orleans swamp boat adventure sends you into Barataria wetlands for wildlife spotting plus legends tied to old mounds and Cajun cemeteries. What I like most is the round-trip hotel pickup from downtown…
Swamp wildlife and oak trees in one day. This combo tour pairs a narrated Manchac Swamp boat ride through Louisiana wetlands (hello alligators, turtles, and water birds) with a guided visit to Oak Alley Plantation, built in 1837–39 and famous…
The Mississippi rolls by and so does history. This 150-minute Creole Queen History Cruise mixes a narrated river ride with a guided stop at the Chalmette Battlefield tied to the Battle of New Orleans. Two things I really like: the…
New Orleans is a city you can’t fake. This small-group van tour strings together the major sights with real local explanations, so you can get your bearings fast and know where to go next. You’ll walk a bit in the…
Food and stories in the French Quarter, three hours. I love how this walk packs in multiple included tastings at old-school New Orleans staples, and I love the way a local guide ties each bite to food legends and street-level…
A mule-and-carriage ride in New Orleans feels like time travel. This 1-hour small-group tour takes you through the French Quarter and Marigny with a covered ride and live commentary about the people, architecture, and legends that shaped the city. You’ll…
A haunted door is the point of this walk. This New Orleans Ghost Adventures ghost tour mixes French Quarter legends with a historian guide and the chance to step inside at least one haunted location. You’ll move past well-known addresses,…
Cooking in New Orleans hits different. This hands-on class turns a slice of Cajun and Creole cuisine into something you actually make, then eat with your group—plus wine or local beer and a take-home souvenir. I especially like the small-group…
Alligator sightings beat the city heat. This guided Manchac Swamp cruise turns a day trip into a real bayou outing, with narrated stops that focus on wildlife, wetlands, and the Cajun world. You’ll ride in a typical swamp boat and…
Your first French Quarter meal should start strong. This New Orleans French Quarter Food Tour mixes Cajun and Creole culture with real street-level food stops, starting right at Jackson Square. I like how guides like Christy, Neil, Andre, Kaffey, and…
A quiet bus ride turns heavy fast. This Gray Line trip gets you from the French Quarter to Whitney Plantation with round-trip transport and a self-guided audio experience focused on the enslaved people of Louisiana. What I really liked is…
