NEW ORLEANS
14 Tours Reviewed
History hits hardest when it’s personal. This Whitney Plantation audio tour takes you through the lives of enslaved people with audio-guided stops that don’t skirt the truth. You’ll also get hotel pickup and drop-off for the 70-mile ride, so you…
New Orleans has a way of teaching you to look twice. This St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 audio guide lets you wander the above-ground tombs at your own pace while the story runs on your phone. I love that you…
One street and a phone can tell a whole neighborhood story. This self-guided audio tour turns Esplanade Ridge into a walk you can control, with stops tied to the Faubourg St. John area and the city’s Creole Garden District roots.…
If you like your New Orleans sightseeing with a brain-teaser, this one works. It’s a self-guided French Quarter walk built around a stolen-art storyline, with 10 puzzle challenges you complete on your phone while moving between famous stops. I like…
Bayou time is the best reset. You paddle your own sit-on-top kayak through calm water at Bayou Sauvage, and you get real wildlife moments without the stress of a big group. I especially like the combo of a distant New…
City Park turns into a puzzle trail. This offline app game guides you with clues, so you can learn as you walk without hunting for Wi‑Fi. It links landmarks like the New Orleans Museum of Art and ends at the…
Your night walk starts with a play button. This self-guided New Orleans ghost tour sends you to haunted spots and delivers chilling, high-quality audio with background music, all while you control the pace. I like that the stories cover classic…
Trees and art, guided by your phone. This self-guided City Park audio tour uses GPS audio so you can take in New Orleans Museum of Art, the Botanical Garden, and the park’s massive tree canopy at your own pace. I…
One quiet loop can teach you a lot. This self-guided audio tour in New Orleans uses GPS so you hear stories tied to where you are in the cemetery, and you can do it at your own speed. I like…
One hour is enough time to get the Garden District feeling right. This self-guided route uses the VoiceMap app so you can follow narration tied to your exact location, with offline access for audio and maps. You’ll see standout architectural…
New Orleans feels different when you can set the pace. This self-guided French Quarter walk lets you control the audio narration at key landmarks, so you stop when you want to. I like that the tour is built for solo…
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…
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…
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…
